Fentress Approves Ridgeline Gas Line Agreement
The Ridgeline gasline expansion project received Fentress County Commissioners approval for a use and occupancy agreement to construct the new line through the county. Enbridge Representative Art Haskins said the new thirty-inch pipeline will be in the same easement as an existing line in the county. Haskins said the company is currently working with landowners […]
Putnam Establishes Budget Committee, Schedule
Budget work set to begin for the Putnam County Commissioners. Mayor Randy Porter appointed a nine member group of commissioners to begin work April 21. The purpose of that meeting will to be elect officers for the committee and get a first budget presentation from Porter. “And let me say the other too, (I) always […]
Tech Assistant Believes Title IX Lawsuits Possible
Tennessee Tech’s Assistant Athletic Director of Compliance Mandy Thatcher said more lawsuits could follow after the U.S. Department of Education decision that Title IX would not apply to NIL deals. Thatcher said a current lawsuit settlement includes $20.5 million in funding for student athletes, though a judge has not finalized the agreement. Thatcher said with […]
Virtual Day New Snow Experience; Warren Goes Well
This snow event has produced a new aspect for Upper Cumberland parents, teachers and students: virtual learning days. Warren County ventured there first last Friday because of weather and sickness. Director of Schools Grant Swallows said the school system had planned the virtual day ahead of time which could have led to an overall good […]
Mackie Focused On Professionalism, Community
Monterey’s newly appointed police chief John Mackie said he is prepared to lead the police department and the community. Mackie said it is an honor to be appointed as the police chief of his hometown and he is excited to serve the people he has lived with for so long. Mackie said one of his […]
Cummins Falls Host Marathon This Weekend
Upper Cumberland runners will gather at Cummins Falls State Park this Saturday as the park hosts its annual marathon.
Fentress Pursues CDBG Grant For EMS Facility
The Fentress County Commission voted Tuesday night to pursue a grant to renovate the county ambulance facility, but not without some discussion. Several commissioners asked about pursuing a Community Development Block Grant as a way to increase funding for the Highway Department. Fentress County Grant Writer Amanda Mainord said highway departments are not eligible. “We […]
White County Updates Building Permit Fees
The White County Commission approved an updated building permit fee schedule during its Tuesday meeting. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the new fees will be based on square footage instead of construction costs. Robinson said the system was suggested by the county’s building inspector and comes from the International Code Council. “I don’t foresee […]
Overton Board Approve Allons Traffic Study
The Overton County School Board approved proceeding with an Allons Elementary traffic study during Tuesday night’s meeting. Director of Schools Donnie Holman said the traffic study will be part of the school system’s process to expand several schools including Allons Elementary. Holman said the state asked the school system to perform a traffic study before […]
Putnam Jail Seeing Increased Medical Costs
The Putnam County Jail seeing an increase in medical costs after the expansion from last summer. Sheriff Eddie Farris told the Putnam County Commission Tuesday night that the facility is spending about $30,000 more per month than it did before the addition. Farris said the increase is in line with what his department had been […]
