White County Wants To Use Grant For Parks/Rec Director
White County will apply for a Tennessee Recreation Initiative Program Grant to try and hire a county Parks and Recreation Director. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the grant is a three-year grant worth $25,000 and requires a $25,000 match for the first two years and then on the third year, the county would be […]
UCDD Asking State Legislators To Update Funding
UCDD working with state officials in an attempt to increase the amount of funding provided to development districts across Tennessee.
Council Members Concerned About Lawn Care Bid
Multiple members of Cookeville City Council concerned about the details of the plan to bid out much of the city’s lawn care work.
Cumberland Playhouse Celebrating 60 Years
The Cumberland County Playhouse will celebrate 60 years of being a part of the Upper Cumberland community this July. Director Bryce McDonald said former Broadway performers Paul and Mary Crabtree founded the Playhouse in 1965. McDonald said Crabtree was beloved by the Cumberland County Community after putting on a show called “The Perils of Pinocchio” […]
No Bids For Monterey Police Station Repairs
Monterey has not received any offers to repair the town’s police station since it started taking bids at the beginning of February.
Monterey Purchasing New Expanded Camera System
Monterey Aldermen approved a proposal to spend some $6,200 for a new camera system set to be installed throughout the city.
White County Commissioners To Bid Jail Toilet Replacements
White County Commissioners approved bidding out toilet replacements for the White County Jail during Monday night’s Budget Committee meeting. White County Finance Director Chad Marcum said he received an estimated project quote of $100,000. Half of the costs would be installation. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the county could choose to do the installation […]
Cookeville To Consider Mine Lick Creek Water Line Bid
Cookeville City Council to consider awarding a bid for some $940,000 to do water line improvements along Mine Lick Creek Road.
Monterey Swears In Mackie As Police Chief
Monterey Police Chief John Mackie sworn in at the start of Monday’s aldermen meeting.
UCDD Offering First Composting Classes Across UC
UCDD will being a series of free composting classes in each Upper Cumberland county beginning this month. UCDD Solid Waste Planner Lisa Luck said UCDD received a grant from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. Luck said the classes will teach people the basics of composting, such as how to set up a composting […]
