Jon Ward Appointed First Cookeville Assistant City Manager
Jon Ward will be Cookeville’s first Assistant City Manager, announced during Thursday’s City Council meeting. City Manager James Mills said the decision to establish the position was not a sudden move but a plan he had considered for at least two years. Ward has served the city for 10 years and will continue his current […]
John Rose Concedes Tennessee Governor Primary Race
John Rose conceded the Tennessee gubernatorial primary race Thursday night, pledging his support to the Republican nominee following a campaign that spanned over 500 days. Rose said he contacted Marsha Blackburn to offer his congratulations and commit his backing for the general election in November. Rose said that while the results did not favor his […]
Sheriff John Garrett Secures Overton County Victory
Overton County Sheriff John Garrett secured a decisive victory to continue his service as the county’s top law enforcement official after receiving 64 percent of the vote. Garrett said the election results represent a significant win that allows him to maintain his current role within the community. Garrett said he intends to focus on his […]
Austin Dodson Pledges New Future As Overton Executive
Newly elected Overton County Executive Austin Dodson preparing to take office after voters supported his vision for a new direction for the county. Dodson said the election results reflect a desire from the community to move toward a different future. Dodson said he intends to apply excellence to the daily operations of the executive’s office. […]
Greg Brannon Pledges New Direction For Clay County
Greg Brannon preparing to take office in Clay County after a successful election night where he campaigned on a platform of bringing new ideas and growth to the region. Brannon said the support from the community was essential to his victory and remains vital as he transitions into his new role. “I’m so appreciative of […]
Cookeville City Council Welcomes Familiar New Faces
Cookeville business owner Cigi England and Kelly Parkison secured seats on the Cookeville City Council during Thursday night’s election, bringing backgrounds in local business and community service to the five-member board, joining Mayor-Elect Chad Gilbert, Vice Mayor Luke Eldridge and Ali Bagci. Cookeville City Council Member-elect Cigi England said the campaign process was a completely […]
Porter Prioritizes Infrastructure In Putnam County Victory
Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter is prioritizing infrastructure improvements and quality of life initiatives for local youth following his re-election victory. Porter said the county currently maintains a strong financial position despite national economic challenges such as inflation and rising gas prices. Porter said he remains optimistic about the future of the community because of […]
Hometown Engineer Chad Gilbert Named Cookeville Mayor
Hometown engineer Chad Gilbert will serve as the next Mayor of Cookeville after securing the most votes in the City Council race. Chad Gilbert said the opportunity to lead his own community follows a campaign focused on his previous four years of service to the city. Gilbert said the election results were the culmination of […]
Rosenbaum Targets Growth As New Fentress Executive
Newly elected Fentress County Executive Jacob Rosenbaum preparing to transition into his new role with a focus on implementing ways to manage the area’s recent economic expansion. Rosenbaum said the community must engage in a strategic planning process to address the challenges of rapid development. Rosenbaum said the county has experienced record-setting growth over the […]
Algood Voters Elect Tiffany Anton Mayor To Lead Change
Algood voters elected Tiffany Anton as the community’s new mayor, signaling a desire for a new direction for the municipality. Anton said she is eager to begin her service to the community after receiving 43 percent of the vote. “I was really concerned that Algood has stayed kind of what it’s stayed, status quo for […]
