Flash Flood Concern Remains, More Storms Til AM
Another round of tornado warnings Wednesday night produced scattered damage, but the biggest concern remains flooding heading into the latter part of the evening. A tornado warning issued for Dekalb, Smith and Putnam Counties around 6:45pm Wednesday night. Rotation concerns centered on Carthage. Aarons Branch Road in Jackson County reported impassable due to flooding. Trees […]
Next Steps For Magnolia Ridge & Rose Bud Village Developments
The Highlands Residential Services Board got a look at the floor plans and renderings for the Magnolia Ridge Apartments and Red Bud Village located off Buffalo Valley Road. Consultant Alvin Nancy said the proposed Magnolia Ridge Apartments would have 77 units. He said the Red Bud Village apartment would include a pair of two-story buildings […]
Putnam Planning Rescinds County Road Recommendation
The Putnam County Planning Commission rescinded a recommendation to accept a new county road during its Tuesday meeting. Planning Director Kevin Rush said parts of Anna Maria Lane’s gravel were washed out by heavy rains after the commission suggested adding the street to the county list in February. Rush said he spoke with Road Supervisor […]
Putnam Planning Approves Next Step In 65-Lot Subdivision On Buffalo Valley
A new 65-lot subdivision on Buffalo Valley Road will move forward, pending contingencies from the Putnam County Planning Commission. The contingencies discussed during the Tuesday meeting include road adjustments, drainage easements for two of the lots, new lot stakes, and a letter of credit for $25,000. Planning Director Kevin Rush said the conditions should not […]
HRS Applying For $2.5 Million To Continue Master Plan
Highlands Residential Services applying for $2.5 million in state funding to construct more housing units. Director of Operations Chris Cassetty said if approved, the grant would help continue the housing authority’s master plan for 20 units at Buffalo Valley Road. “It looks to target people that are about to be homeless. People that maybe can’t […]
Cookeville Council Approves First Reading On Buffalo Valley Rezoning
Cookeville City Council approved the rezoning of some 10.2 acres on Buffalo Valley Road to RS-5 Thursday night. Developers plan to build 41 homes on the undeveloped land just west of Holladay Road with an average lot size of just under 9,000 square feet. The unanimous first reading vote would change the zoning from RS-10. […]
Straightening Buffalo Valley Road Dependent On Project Scale
Cookeville Public Works will look at straightening Buffalo Valley Road when the Cane Creek Bridge design process gets the go-ahead. Public Works Director Greg Brown said he does not think a major relocation of the road is feasible but the department will try and shift the road as much as possible to improve safety. Brown […]
HRS Adds To Its Long Term Development Plan
The Highlands Residential Services’ Development Plan has been enlarged with the recently purchased Eagles Landing property being officially added. Executive Director Dow Harris said the long term five phase master plan now focuses on 80 some acres located near Buffalo Valley Road. “We are looking at constructing approximately a total of 248, 250 units in […]
HRS Reveals Renderings Of New Hickory Valley Housing
The 3-D renderings of the new Hickory Valley housing units on Buffalo Valley Road revealed Thursday. During Thursday’s Highlands Residential Services’ Board meeting, members got their first look of seven buildings meant to accommodate low-income elderly residents. Executive Director Dow Harris said the finished project will have 48 housing units ranging from one to three […]
Cookeville Looking To Acquire 31 Acres To Expand Cane Creek
Cookeville City Council will vote Thursday to acquire 31.39 acres off Buffalo Valley Road to expand Cane Creek Park. City Manager James Mills has set an option on the land set to expire November 30. The total price: $350,000. “I’m really excited to bring this to the council,” Mills said at Monday’s Work Session. “The […]
