Exact Timeline For Overton County INOAC Closure Uncertain
Overton County Executive Austin Dodson said the exact timeline for the closure of the INOAC plant remains a question mark. Dodson said local officials are deploying resources to help those employees impacted. “My office along with the City and Chamber have sent over Workforce Development to work with these employees to make sure these workers […]
Van Buren Delays 911 Board Appointments Pending Research
Van Buren County Commissioners delaying two appointments to the county’s 911 Board as questions emerged about how the county should fill the seats moving forward. Mayor Barry Austin proposed Commissioners Jeff Blair and Rip Van Winkle for two positions. During discussion, commissioners questioned the makeup of the board and whether county commissioners themselves could be […]
Tisdell House Opens Residential Recovery For Women
Recovering Crossville opening a new 12-month residential recovery program for women overcoming substance use addiction in Cumberland County. Founder and Executive Director Kristie Isaacson said the organization said the program utilizes certified peer recovery specialists to help navigate participants through a programmatic style of care. Tisdell House includes therapy, life skills, and group meetings. “If […]
Guardian Drone Purchase Approved By White County
White County Commissioners approved funding for the Guardian Over White County drone project, after questions were raised about artificial intelligence, data collection and public access to drone footage. White County Commissioner Andy Davis said he wanted commissioners to be clear about what type of drone the county would be purchasing. Davis said he wondered about […]
Pickett Schools To Launch Agricultural Drone Program
Pickett County Schools launching a new agricultural drone program providing students with hands-on experience using unmanned aircraft technology in livestock production. CTE Director Kenny Tompkins said the initiative is funded through a $100,000 SPARK grant. Tompkins said the school system identified agriculture as a priority because it currently serves as the only program of study […]
New Fentress Solid Waste Director Hired From Within
Fentress County Executive Jacob Rosenbaum appointing Donovan Garrett as the new Fentress County Solid Waste Director. Rosenbaum said the selection process involved 12 quality applicants and five final interviews to fill the leadership role. Garrett has spent more than 11 years within the department and most recently served in two separate supervisory capacities. “We felt […]
Putnam Attorney Responds To Questions Over Hotel
Questions over a proposed hotel near the Putnam County Expo Center prompted a response from the county attorney concerning whether a contract exists and whether county-owned land has already been committed. Resident Lisa Owen questioned the county’s handling of the proposed development and accused officials of withholding information about negotiations. Putnam County Attorney Jeff Jones […]
New Advanced System Prevents Sewage Spills Near Tech
Cookeville has completed an $11.7 million infrastructure project featuring a new pump station and a 1.5 million gallon storage tank to eliminate sewage overflows near Tennessee Tech. Cookeville Water Quality Control Director Barry Turner said the Lee Avenue facility uses specialized sensors and a computer system to monitor water levels during heavy rain. Turner said […]
Cookeville Lists Willow Avenue Lot, Sets Minimum Bid
Cookeville establishing a $125,000 minimum bid for the sale of a nearly half-acre commercial property on West Stevens Street. The city listed the piece of land this week, after City Council agreed to dispose of the property. The approximately 0.48-acre property is zoned General Commercial, but its use will be restricted to residential development or […]
Eric Mitchell Propels Warriorettes to Historic Success
A young White County girls golf team made program history this season, capturing district and region championships in the same year for the first time. White County Golf Coach Eric Mitchell led a roster of freshmen and sophomores to the District 6A and Region 3A titles. The championships sent a full White County girls team […]
