UCHRA Approves Loans For Two Livingston Businesses
The UCDD Executive Board approved loans for two Livingston businesses Tuesday. The board approved some $167,000 for Dale and Melissa Barnes to purchase Bud’s Grocery and turn it into D&M Market and Deli. Loan Program Manager Mindy Tramel said the store will be purchased for a total price of some $520,000 and will function largely […]
Cookeville Consolidates West Side Commercial Garbage
Some 14 businesses on Cookeville’s West Side will now dispose of garbage in a newly-constructed dumpster enclosure to keep roadways looking cleaner. Public Works Director Mary Beth Elrod said the individual trash carts cut off the view of storefronts and murals. She said the businesses helped the city pay for the structure and will pay […]
Putnam County’s Record-Setting 90 Ribbon Cuttings Set Record
Putnam County’s 90 ribbon cuttings in 2023 are by far the county’s most ever in a single year. Cookeville/Putnam County Chamber Membership Manager Natalie Saxon-Adams said the 75 ribbon cuttings last year was the previous record. Saxon-Adams said while the events can serve as celebrations of important milestones for a business, most of them have […]
Livingston-Overton Chamber Hosting Chamber 101 Series
Livingston-Overton Chamber of Commerce will start a series to help new and existing members better understand the scope of their benefits. Director Shannon Cantrell said that it’s important for the chamber to have good relationships with its local businesses to help the community thrive. “When I see our local businesses succeed, and I see tourism […]
Sparta Grant Program Open For Businesses Improving Storefronts
Applications for Sparta’s downtown revitalization grant program has reopened. Sparta-White County Chamber of Commerce President Marvin Bullock said the initiative funds downtown businesses to restore storefronts. “It’s an incentive. It doesn’t pay for everything, but it’s an incentive for people to get the facades painted on the buildings,” Bullock said. “A good number of the […]
Celina To Offer Leak Insurance For Farms And Businesses
Farms and businesses that purchase water through Celina will soon be able to utilize leak insurance. The Board of Aldermen approved coverage up to $1,000. Mayor Luke Collins said home owners already had the option, so the city wanted to expand the coverage. “Commercial leaks happen and leaks happen on the farm,” Collins said. “With […]
Eight Cookeville Businesses Caught Selling Tobacco, Alcohol To Minors
Eight of 44 Cookeville businesses failed tobacco and alcohol compliance checks, a decrease from the most recent operation. Power of Putnam Executive Director Bill Gibson said the Cookeville Police Department assisted by sending a minor to each store for an unlawful purchase. “We felt like the compliance checks were very successful, because the vast majority […]
Jackson County Chamber Voting To Add First Paid Position
A candidate has been selected and awaits approval as the first Jackson County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director. President Jordan Hunter said this will be the first paid position at the chamber. Hunter said the candidate needed to have as much versatility, as the county wants to see in its economic development. “Trying to bring […]
Putnam Co. Offering On Site Vaccine Clinics For Businesses
The Putnam County Health Department is now offering free on site vaccination clinics for businesses. Mayor Randy Porter said business owners can call (931)-646-INFO to have health workers come on location to vaccinate employees. “Employees that work those hours that the vaccination sites are open and can’t come, we go to them, do to 200 […]
UCMS Urging UC Mayors To Support Businesses Requiring Masks
The Upper Cumberland Medical Society is asking all Upper Cumberland Mayors to support businesses requiring masks. In a letter sent out Tuesday, the medical society expressed concerns of indoor mask wearing while in public. UCMS member Dr. James Gray said supporting residents that defy business owners’ requests does not help the health of other citizens. […]
