UC Airport Assessing Wildlife Around Facility
The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport in the midst of a wildlife assessment in order to improve security measures. Airport Manager Dean Selby said the assessment is happening thanks to a grant from the USDA to study the different wildlife in the area and how they impact the airport. Selby said wildlife is one of the […]
UC Airport Pursuing FAA Terminal Grant
The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport is working to increase their chances of receiving a grant for a new terminal. Airport Manager Dean Selby said they are getting input directly from the FAA to make sure their application for the grant is as strong as possible. Selby said they applied for the grant once in the […]
UC Airport Investigating Ways To Expand Parking Capacity
The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport is looking for ways to increase its parking capacity as it continues with major expansions. Airport Manager Dean Selby said the airport’s rapid growth is steadily bringing in more and more people, But construction of new facilities limits any new potential parking lots. Selby said the problems caused by a […]
UC Airport Board To Discuss New Interlocal Agreement This Week
The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport Board will hold a special called meeting Wednesday to discuss a new interlocal agreement between the four governments involved with the airport. Airport Manager Dean Selby said the new agreement will clarify the responsibilities the governments of Cookeville, Sparta, Putnam County and White County. Selby said the current agreement has […]
UC Regional Airport Board Moves Forward On New T-Hangars
The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport Board approved a $1,039,000 bid for two new hangars during its Tuesday meeting. The board also approved building the foundation for a third hangar facility. The hangars, used to store airplanes, will be leased or rented to private citizens. Airport Manager Dean Selby said six of the eleven planned T-hangars […]
Airport Board To Consider Grant Awarded For Hangar Project
The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport has received funding for its hangar construction project. The airport board approved applying for the $500,000 grant last year. Airport Manager Dean Selby said now the body will consider accepting the grant at its Tuesday meeting. “It would be a 50/50 grant for a million dollars worth of construction for […]
UCRA Finds Party To Remove Old Farmhouse From Property
The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport moving forward on the demolition of a farmhouse on its property. Airport Manager Dean Selby said the goal is to have the home removed by the end of spring. “I’m ready to see it gone,” Selby said. “I think it is a hazard. It could be potential liability if someone […]
UCRA Kicks Off Another Phase Of Fuel Farm Upgrades
The next phase of the Upper Cumberland Regional Airport fuel project kicked off Thursday. Airport Manager Dean Selby said he met with the contractor for a pre-construction session outlining the expectations. “The most difficult thing that I have been hearing from them are supply chain issues,” Selby said. “They have a projected date but as […]
Airport Board To Consider Feasibility Study Over Commercial Flights
A feasibility study on commercial flights at the Upper Cumberland Regional Airport could gain approval this week. The regional airport board will consider the work authorization of phase one Tuesday. Airport Manager Dean Selby said he expects the motion to pass based on the terms. “What drives the next phase is what do we see […]
UC Regional Airport Board To Consider Grant Application For Hangar
The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport Board will consider a grant proposal tonight to build a hangar. The special called meeting includes the pre-application for an Appalachian Regional Commission grant to help fund the project. Airport Manager Dean Selby said board approval is needed before the December 3rd deadline. “We have to look forward to how […]
