Dogwood Circle Rezoning Passes With Moderate Density
Cookeville Planning Commission recommended a compromise rezoning for property on Dogwood Circle and Forest Road during its Monday meeting. The Commission opted for a moderate-density designation despite a developer’s request for higher density. The board recommended the Cookeville City Council approve RS-10 zoning, a moderate-density classification that aligns with existing development to the north of […]
DeKalb Commissioners Approves 25-Year Lease For Building
The DeKalb County Commission approved a 25-year commercial lease agreement with DeKalb County Emergency Communications Monday to move in to the former health department. 911 Director Brad Mullinax said the department plans to invest between $500,000 and $1 million to upgrade the facility. Mullinax said the approval allows the department to move forward with architectural […]
Tech Marching Band Membership One Of Highest In History
As the football opener looms in day, the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagle Marching Band will take to the field with one of its highest membership levels in school history. Director of Bands Jeffrey Miller said the marching band currently consists of approximately 190 members. Miller said the university has seen a significant increase in participation […]
Mental Health Cooperative Boosts Availability Of Services
The Upper Cumberland’s Mental Health Cooperative expanded into a new 8,000-square-foot facility to address a growing demand for behavioral health services across the 12 counties. Facility Administrator Kayla Jackson said the larger space now accommodating a patient load that includes hundreds of people traveling from adjoining counties. “It really does reflect that growing demand because, […]
Zoning Essential For Counties To Regulate Industry Growth
Why can Upper Cumberland counties not stop projects like data centers and bitcoin mines? UCDD Deputy Director Tommy Lee said jurisdictions without zoning lack the legal authority to eliminate or restrict potential land uses. Lee said Tennessee code and established case law dictate that zoning is the only viable method for a local government to […]
Putnam In Talks For Upscale Hotel Near Expo Center
Putnam County negotiating with a developer to bring a four-to-five-star hotel to the Tennessee Avenue exit to support the new Expo Center and Convention Center. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said the county has been working for approximately three years to secure a hotel developer for the area. Porter said the Putnam County Commission recently […]
Putnam Road Supervisor In Final Days Of Caring For Facilities
Putnam County Road Supervisor Randy Jones in the final week of a position he has held since 2010. Jones said the transition to retirement next week will be a significant change after a career spanning some 40 years in road construction and maintenance. Jones said he has never been unemployed before. “I’m going to retire […]
Historic $25 Million Investment Transforms Fentress Education
Fentress County leaders gathered with State Officials Monday to celebrate the opening of the county’s new $25 million Higher Education Campus. Roane State Community College President Chris Whaley said the 26,000-square-foot facility represents a shared commitment to student success between the college and TCAT. “It is hard to imagine, in fact, I think it’s more […]
