Sparta Aldermen Approve $3 Million for Playground, Splash Pad
Sparta investing over $3 million in equipment for the splash pad and playground at the city park. Mayor Jerry Lowery said the splash pad and playground will be connected to one another, so kids can easily use them both at the same time. Lowery said the splash pad was a high demand item, as families […]
Advocate Reflects On 35th Anniversary Of ADA Adoption
2025 marks the 35th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, a game changer according to a local advocate. Jeremy Fleenor serves as Regional Manager for Access Academy, an organization that assists students with disabilities. Fleenor said the law is by far the most significant piece of federal legislation ever created for those with disabilities. […]
Overton Getting New Audio Gear For ADA Compliance
Overton County getting new equipment to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act during public county meetings.
Medical Zoning Revised, Amid Methadone Clinic Concerns
Cookeville City Council voted unanimously Thursday to amend the zoning code, clarifying the rules for where certain medical facilities, including methadone clinics, could locate. But after the vote, multiple council members made it clear that they do not want a methadone facility in Cookeville. Mayor Laurin Wheaton said the city’s current zoning rules were too […]
Uplands Village Gets First ADA Compliant Trail For Wheelchair And Walker Users
Work has begun on the first-ever ADA compliant trail in the Pleasant Hill Community. The .3 mile trail at Uplands Village will allow for easier access for folks with walkers and wheelchairs. Uplands Village Trail Committee Chairperson Cheryl Heckler said they have had request for several years, and they’re excited to start work on the […]
New Fentress Courthouse Renovations Showcase Historic Look
The Fentress County Courthouse is rounding the corner on completion after beginning work in October. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said that they are 85-90 percent complete on the project. Johnson said an emphasis has been put on keeping the historic feel to the building. “We’re losing so much history in the country nowadays,” Johnson said. […]
Fentress County Nearing Completion On ADA Projects
Fentress County’s ADA compliance projects are about 70 to 80 percent complete. That is according to Fentress County Executive Jimmy Johnson who said they’ve been working on 21 buildings since October. Johnson said with the $1.2 million in state funding they’ve been able to address parks, ball fields, the senior center and the library. “Biggest […]
Cumberland County Addressing ADA Compliance Needs
Cumberland County has completed its transition plan to upgrade county facilities with ADA compliance issues. Mayor Allen Foster said this might be the first time the county has done a complete review of these needs. Foster said this will be a multi-year project, but the county will first address buildings the community uses the most. […]
UC Habitat for Humanity Seeking Seniors to Apply
UC Habitat for Humanity is looking for eligible seniors to apply for their Aging In Place program. Executive Director Pam Ealy said they are lacking the referrals they usually have and want to line up 20 to 30 repair projects over the Winter and Spring. Ealy said the Aging In Place program, or “Neighbor to […]
ADA Turns 30
The Americans with Disabilities Act turned 30 this month. President George H.W. Bush signed the bill into law on July 26, 1990. Holly Williams is the Director of Area Agency on Aging and Disability with the UCDD. She said the law has been a game changer. “The impact that the Americans with Disabilities Act has […]
