Mayors Concerned About Unknowns In Commodity Transition
Several City and County Mayors voiced concerns Wednesday morning about rural counties’ ability to receive food following the state take over of UCHRA’s commodity program. Three food banks, including Second Harvest, will take over the program in October after a decision by the state. UCHRA Executive Director Mark Farley said the Middle Tennessee region lacks […]
Spencer Consider Diverting Property Off College Street
Spencer Aldermen discussed diverting a piece of property on College Street across from the Spencer Church of Christ. Alderman David Chandler said the property contains Clendenon Avenue, an old city street that has not been maintained since the 1930s. Chandler said the church believes the property is abandoned, as they have been maintaining it. Farmer […]
Spencer Receives Grants For UT Extension, Downtown Improvements
Spencer aldermen accepted two grants during their Thursday meeting, including a Three Star grant designed to revitalize the Spencer downtown. Spencer Mayor Alisa Farmer said the community will create a strategic plan to improve tourism, marketing, and the small business development of Spencer’s downtown. “I wasn’t expected to get awarded that because I just really […]
Spencer Approves 17K For City Water Tank Maintenance
Spencer conducting routine maintenance on the city water tank in order to remove sludge buildup. The city will be outsourcing the water tank cleaning services to a third-party company. Spencer Mayor Alisa Farmer said this cost is a major price cut for the city compared to last year’s $24,000 invoice. Farmer said the water tank […]
Spencer Talks About Focusing On Tourism Follow Governors Conference
Spencer Alderman discussed increasing their focus on tourism Thursday night following Governor Bill Lee’s recent Conference on Tourism and Hospitality. Spencer Mayor Alisa Farmer said the governor recognized Van Buren County’s increase in tourism. Farmer said the county ranks 44th out of 95 counties in the state for tourism, and number four in the Upper […]
City Of Spencer Elects Alisa Farmer As New Mayor
City of Spencer will see a change in leadership with new Mayor Alisa Farmer. According to unofficial results from the Van Buren County Elections Office, Farmer defeated Incumbent Mickey Robinson 201 votes to 181 votes. Candidate Duane Hodges came in third with 166 votes. Farmer said that as Mayor-Elect, the main issue on the forefront […]
Spencer Mayor Candidates Talk Water Issues, Constituent Communication At Debate
The city’s water conditions, the mayor as a full-time or part-time position, and better communications with constituents…some of the issues discussed by the 3 candidates for Spencer Mayor Thursday night. The 3 candidates participated in a 90-minute debate where residents had the chance to ask questions of concern. A majority of the debate’s questions came […]
