Jefferson Ave Widening In Phase 2, Complete By December
Paving, reconnecting side roads, and upgrades to exit ramps are some of the highlights inside phase two of Cookeville’s Jefferson Avenue widening project. T-DOT Regional Communications Officer Rae Anne Bradley said crews expect to finish the project by December. Work continues to construct the western side of Jefferson. In addition to traffic shifting to the […]
Van Buren Elementary School Gym Floor To Be Replaced
Van Buren Elementary’s gym floor will be replaced thanks to federal COVID money. Director of Schools Cheryl Cole said the school board’s spending plan includes the capital project. “It’s rubberized right now,” Cole said. ‘We’ve had it for about 24 years. It’s past its life expectancy, and we’re hoping to put wood in. But, we’ll […]
Putnam School Board Wants To Explore Sales Tax Change
The Putnam County School Board is interested in exploring a change in the way sales taxes fund the school system. Currently, schools are operating on a flat sales tax rate. Chairman Lynn McHenry said that in switch from a flat rate to a percentage rate, it would be an opportunity to see an increase in […]
White Co. Schools Exploring Building Projects With Incoming COVID Funds
The White County School System looks to complete two capital projects with an expected $3.9 million in COVID funds on the way. Replacing the White County Middle School rooftop and a proposed expansion of Bon De Croft Elementary are two priorities. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said both projects were put on hold last year […]
$2.3 Million Dollar Project For Tennessee Tech Air Conditioning
Tennessee Tech will need a $2.3 million chiller now that water chilling capacity has been reached with two new building additions. Vice President for Facilities and Business Services Chuck Roberts said the future Innovation Residence Hall will require a chiller for air conditioning after capacity is reached. Roberts said this need became apparent during a […]
White County Completes Two Capitol Projects
White County has completed two capitol projects, an expansion to its health department and the bridge replacement for Robert Matthews Highway. The commission approved the remaining appropriations for both projects Monday to balance the budget. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said about 1,500 square feet of examination rooms were added to the health department to […]
Putnam Capital Projects In Great Shape
Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter’s five year plan to catch up on the county’s capital projects proved to be successful. The plan composed of a list of improvements for county buildings, properties and schools. Porter said within the next two years, the remaining school roof projects should be completed. “I think we are in great […]
