McMinnville’s Magness Library Open to Public
McMinville’s Magness Library has reopened with the majority of services now available. Magness Library Director Brad Walker said the library board’s decision is based on Warren County Schools returning to in-person learning after Fall Break. Guests can now browse the books and use the computer lab, which Walker said is essential to his community. “Everybody […]
McMinnville Police Chief Retires After 9 Years
McMinnville Chief of Police Bryan Denton announced his retirement Tuesday night after nine years. Denton’s final day will be December 31st after spending 40 years in law enforcement. Denton said he hopes to leave the city with enough time to fill his position. “I wanted to make sure there was enough time to do that […]
This Week: Cumberland Considers Contract Amendment
Cumberland County Commissioners Monday will consider amending the contract between the state, Department of Mental Health, and the county. The contract provides payment for treatments ordered by the justice system for misdemeanor defendants. The Fentress County Commission will vote Monday to purchase 30 bullet proof vests for the sheriff’s department. The estimated price tag is […]
McMinnville Exploring Mural Permits
The City of McMinnville is considering implementing a no-fee mural permit. If passed, the mural permit would require property owners to provide the proposed mural’s details in a permit application. Community Planner Katie Kemezis said three new murals have appeared downtown in the past two years. She said another is in the works. “I think […]
McMinnville Storm Drain Art Contest
The City of McMinnville sidewalks are going to be more colorful in the next few months. The Stormwater Department is holding an art contest. Two winning artists will paint over two storm drains to raise environment and pollution awareness. Stormwater Manager Lyndon Bussell said this is a great way to bring the community together and […]
McMinnville Opens Dog Park
The first dog park in the city of McMinnville opened Wednesday. McMinnville’s Director of Parks and Recreation Scott McCord said the park has been in the works for about two years. He said opening the park is a plus for the entire community. “One of our biggest problems in the past were we had dog […]
McMinnville Police Department Moving Downtown
The McMinnville Police Department is moving to City Hall’s third floor later this year. Police Chief Bryan Denton said this is a win-win for the department and the city. “We’ll be consolidating city services into kinda a one stop shop,” Denton said. “It’ll bring additional commerce downtown, and I think in a town our size, […]
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 […]
Biz Foundry Offering Free Thermometers
Free touchless thermometers are available for local small businesses through Cookeville’s Biz Foundry. Marketing Director Haley Smith said the Biz Foundry wants to provide an opportunity for small businesses who haven’t been able to get thermometers yet. “The stores are actually out of them for the most part, and the touchless ones are quite a […]
McMinnville Closes Lobbies, COVID Uptick
Due to growing COVID-9 cases in McMinnville, City Administrator Nolan Ming has closed facility lobbies effective Monday. “The threshold is an average of less than 10 new cases per 100,000 over the last 14 days,” Ming said. “This threshold for acceptable disease transmission within the community may be adjusted in the future as we learn […]
