McMinnville Gets Look At New Regional Recycling Program
The Central Tennessee Solid Waste Planning Board revealed a new recycling program called Recycle Right Tennessee at Tuesday’s McMinnville Aldermen meeting. Planning Board Chairman Donna Barrett said the new program aims to boost diversion rates in the region. Barrett said the state’s current goal for diversion rate is 25 percent in which the four-county region […]
McMinnville To Provide Weekly Public Updates On Strategic Plan
City of McMinnville applying public and internal stakeholder survey feedback in strategic plan with weekly online updates. City Administrator Nolan Ming said they had taken the survey and put action items into a plan for the next three to five years with goals to hit. He said the city’s goal is to be as transparent […]
McMinnville Looking To Hire New Community Development Director
The city of McMinnville wants to hire a full time Community Development Director after leaving the position vacant for the past two years. HR Manager Libby Rutledge said when City Administrator Nolan Ming was promoted from that position, he assumed both roles. “During COVID, a lot of development slowed down, so it wasn’t that busy,” […]
Milner Rec Center Opening Postponed For Paving
The Milner Recreation Center has postponed its opening date because of the asphalt plant closing for the Winter. McMinnville City Administrator Nolan Ming said the substantial completion date is set for February 15, with plans to fully open in mid to late-March. Ming said the paving has not been completed for the eastern entrance and […]
McMinnville Rec Center Expected to Open January 2021
McMinnville City Administrator Nolan Ming said the Milner Recreation Center should be complete by mid-January, and open for use by the end of the January. Ming said subcontractors and their employees getting COVID has been the biggest thing slowing down the project. Ming said the $150,000 contingency fund has been exhausted on this project, but […]
McMinnville In First Stage Of Sewer Repairs
The city of McMinnville is taking the first step to fixing its sewer line issues thanks to a federal grant. In the event of rain, the city’s sewer lines face Infiltration/Inflow, which is unfitted line connections allowing ground water in the system causing dilution in treatment. City Administrator Nolan Ming said city has already started […]
McMinnville’s Town Hall Taking Over First Floor
The city of McMinnville will move its utility and business services to the first floor of city hall. Regions Bank departed the Main Street space. City Administrator Nolan Ming said the city is trying to create a single municipal building to meet all residents’ needs. “Everyone will be able to come in the front doors […]
