Cookeville Ready To Write A Check For TVA Tower Relocation
Cookeville City Council voted Thursday night to pay for the relocation of the TVA Transmission Tower at Jefferson Avenue and Neal Street. City Manager James Mills said the Tennessee state legislature approved the special appropriation of $750,000 to the city. Mills said the city has already deposited $30,000 with the TVA toward the agreement. “If […]
Sparta Finalizes Overnight Food Truck Parking Ban
The Sparta Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved an ordinance on second and final reading Thursday to prohibit mobile food vendors from parking overnight. Mayor Jerry Lowery said the new regulations specifically target the parking habits of food trucks and the structure of their associated fees. The board passed the measure unanimously following a roll […]
Gilbert Elected Mayor During Cookeville Council Transition
Chad Gilbert elected Cookeville Mayor during a transition meeting Thursday, as the city council seated new members and honored outgoing officials. “I’d like to thank the citizens putting their trust in me as Mayor along with this new Council to lead our great city,” Gilbert said. “That honor and responsibility are not lightly taken, and […]
Baxter Promoting From Within To Select New Police Chief
Baxter selecting a new police chief from within its own department after the sudden retirement of Police Chief Al Reyes. Mayor Danny Holmes said Reyes’ resignation was immediate, with his last day Friday. The current sitting council will be in place at the special called meeting August 31. Holmes said the Lieutenant Brandon Herren and […]
Cookeville High Tops Upper Cumberland School Rankings
Cookeville High School earned the highest spot among Upper Cumberland schools in the latest U.S. News & World Report state high school rankings. Cookeville placed 54th out of nearly 500 high schools across Tennessee. Upperman ranked 101. U.S. News & World Report said the rankings are based on factors including college readiness, state assessment proficiency, […]
Thursday Return To Class, 60 Events Welcome Tech Students
Tennessee Tech returning to class Thursday with more than 60 events scheduled, designed to build immediate connections for students. Director of Leadership and Student Engagement Matt Nisbet said the “Week of Welcome” schedule began with freshman move-in days. Nisbet said the university intentionally designs these activities to ensure students feel a sense of belonging. “We’ve […]
Dometic Expands Manufacturing Operations In Sparta
Dometic is relocating its steering and helm manufacturing operations from Pennsylvania to Sparta as part of an expansion that will bring more than 90 new jobs to White County. White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the project involves enlarging the existing building footprint to accommodate the specialized production work. “It’s a great win for the […]
Church Donation Secures Reopening Of Baxter City Park
Baxter City Park expected to reopen as soon as next week following a $2,500 donation from Life Church to cover the costs of a new five-year lease agreement. Mayor Danny Holmes said the Baxter City Council granted him the authority to move forward with the short-term lease despite knowing the city will likely not qualify […]
Homeland Security Probes Origin Of TCAT False Call
The McMinnville Police Department and Homeland Security continue the investigation into the origin of a false active shooter report at TCAT McMinnville. McMinnville Police Officers immediately responded to the campus Wednesday and determined the report was false after checking the facility. Officials said no one at the TCAT campus was in danger at any time […]
Local Intervention Halts White County Bitcoin Site Development
White County Executive-Elect Kyle Goff announced Thursday a proposed Bitcoin mining operation on Pleasant Hill has been suspended. Goff said the project will no longer move forward at the Pleasant Hill location. Goff said J.M. Passons and the Passons family are responsible for stopping the development from entering the community. “The Bitcoin Mining Operation on […]
