Cumberland Commission Approves Redistricting Plan
Cumberland County Commission unanimously approved its redistricting plan Monday. The plan keeps nine districts in place with two commissioners each. Each district will also have one school board seat. The new maps are available online at the county website.
This Week: Livingston Reads Burn Ordinance, Monterey Considers Special Event Permits
This week in the Upper Cumberland the Cookeville City Council will gather for a work session. Business begins at 4:30 p.m. at the Cookeville Municipal Building. The Livingston Board of Aldermen will have its second reading of an Open Burn Ordinance Monday. The new rule could create oversight by requiring a permit for fires exceeding […]
This Week: Warren BOE Reviews Policies, Cookeville Planning Considers Action
This week in the Upper Cumberland the Warren County School Board will review its school policy on personal use of electronics. Members will also receive an update on construction projects ongoing in the district. Monday’s meeting begins at 5:00 p.m. at Dibrell Elementary School. Livingston will have two meetings Monday. The Livingston Planning Commission will […]
Putnam Commission Approves COVID Stipends For Employees
The Putnam County Commission approved employee stipends Monday to all full-time and part-time employees that qualify. Mayor Randy Porter recommended first responders to receive $2,000 and other full-time workers $1,200 through the counties American Rescue Plan funding. After several motions, amendments and lengthy discussion during Monday’s meeting, Commissioner Darren Wilson made the motion to increase […]
This Week: Overton Commission Considers Grants, Putnam Discusses ARP Funding
This week in the Upper Cumberland the Overton County Commission will consider a grant application to purchase a building for a new community center. The T-Mobile Hometown Grant funds up to $50,000. Commissioners will also vote to provide county life insurance to employees and elected officials. The final redistricting plan will also be reviewed. Business […]
This Week: Byrdstown Aldermen Meet, Algood Considers Court Ordinances
This week in the Upper Cumberland the Byrdstown Board of Aldermen will meet. The board will gather at city hall at 5:00 p.m Monday. The Pickett County School Board will convene at 7:00 p.m. Monday at central office. Algood City Council will conduct a work session starting at 6:00 p.m. Members will discuss three ordinances […]
Clay Commission Forms Committee To Review New Salary Schedule
The Clay County Commission created a five member committee Monday night tasked with studying employee raises. Commissioner Bryan Coons said he has a salary schedule ready to be reviewed. Coons said job descriptions and years of service would determine an employees pay. “The last time we did this in 2012 a lot of people got […]
Overton County Looks To Fill District One Seat After Martin’s Passing
Overton County beginning the process of appointing its fourth commissioner this term after the passing of Frank Martin. County Executive Ben Danner said the open seat is in District one, comprised of Livingston and areas near Hillham and Monroe. Danner said this is a large district but is unsure how many nominees will throw their […]
This Week: Overton Commission Appoints Redistricting Committee
This Week in the Upper Cumberland the Overton County Commission will appoint its Election Redistricting Committee. The group will consist of five commissioners, Election Administrator Craig Story, EMA Director Chris Masiongale and County Executive Ben Danner. Danner has said in the past that he anticipates the process to be a time crunch to reach the […]
White County’s Roy Hudgens Road Speed Limit Decreased
The White County Commission approved decreasing the speed limit along Roy Hudgens Road to 25 mph Monday. According to Commissioner Cain Rogers, the 20 mph difference is due to several homes being constructed on the narrow street. Residents in the area brought the issue to Commissioner Kyle Goff’s attention leading to the action. The road […]
