Algood Considers Expanding Urban Growth Boundary
The Algood Planning Committee discussed expanding the city Urban Growth Boundary, one of four Putnam County communities to contemplate changes. Algood City Administrator Keith Morrison said Monterey, Cookeville and Baxter submitted urban growth boundary changes. Morrison said the last amendment to the boundary was roughly ten years ago. Committee Member Dan Taylor said there are […]
Baxter Award Bid To Relocate Ditty Road Utility Lines
Baxter Aldermen have awarded an estimated $1 million bid to relocate utility lines along Ditty Road for T-DOT’s Portobello Industrial Access Project. T-DOT would not bid out the Portobello Industrial Access Project until the lines were relocated. Consulting Engineer Tom Bennett said he would not advise rebidding the project to relocate the utility lines, as […]
Baxter Harvest Festival Features Antique Motorcar Visit
Motorcar enthusiasts will have a great opportunity to see antique vehicles Saturday at the Baxter Harvest Festival. Baxter Mayor Danny Holmes said the antique cars are part of a group that will be traveling on the Nashville Eastern Railroad as part of the Nashville and Eastern Railroad Excursion. Holmes said this is the first time […]
Baxter Searching For Money To Pay For Fire Communication
Baxter will have to search for funding to purchase a new radio communication system for volunteer firefighters. Baxter Fire Chief Matt White requested the system last month, as several volunteer firefighters are without a radio. But the low bid came in at $16,000. Mayor Danny Holmes said the city’s budget is tight. “I want them […]
Baxter Sign I-40 Project Proposal, Start Still Ways Off
Baxter signing off on the T-DOT I-40 Improvement Project proposal, the next step in moving that project forward. Baxter Mayor Danny Holmes said signing the proposal essentially lets T-DOT know they are aware of the project and are okay with proceeding. The estimated $22 million project will create a third lane on Baxter Road, to […]
Baxter Aldermen Approve Pay Period Change Thursday
Baxter Aldermen approved a resolution to change the city employee pay period schedule during Thursday night’s meeting. The change will hold employees’ pay back a week. Baxter Mayor Danny Holmes said the change is to fix a payroll issue and get all employees on the same pay schedule. “When we have our payroll, it’s due […]
UC Athletic Directors Making Final Football Preparations
High School Athletic Directors putting the finishing touches on football’s returns to the Upper Cumberland Friday night. Stone Memorial hosts York in Friday’s opener. Athletic Director Nathan Brown said some of the challenges this week were water for the new field and preparing a new game clock operator to ensure perfect execution under the lights. […]
Baxter Fire Chief Requests New Communication System
Baxter will consider the purchase of a new radio communication system after Fire Chief Matthew White made the request during Thursday night’s Aldermen meeting. The council authorized White to secure bids for a system. White said the Fire Department’s current system is old and causes him safety concerns. “We’ve got to do something,” White said. […]
Bennett: Two Baxter Capital Projects Nearing Completion
Positive news on two important projects for Baxter. City Engineer Tom Bennett said the sewer rehab project has begun wrapping up. Bennett said officials do not yet know how much this will help with infiltration reduction. Bennett said they will be part of the monitoring to begin next. “You know, it’s really exciting to see […]
Baxter Approves 50 Cent Per Hour Raise For City Employees
The Baxter City Council officially approved a 50 cent per hour pay increase for all city employees at Thursday’s meeting. Mayor Danny Holmes said the city council believes in giving raises and treating the employees well. Despite factors like inflation, Holmes said it was important for the employees to at least get something. “This was […]
