Pickett Co. Making Upgrades To Community Center For An Emergency Shelter
Pickett County plans to purchase a generator to make the Byrdstown community center into an emergency shelter. County Executive Carey Garner said the need for the equipment arose after many residents were left without electricity during the February ice storm. “We don’t have anywhere for a disaster for the people to come to for storms, […]
Pleasant Hill Community Center Hit Hardest By Thursday Tornado
Emergency crews spent Friday assessing the aftermath of Thursday’s EF-0 tornado. EMA Director Travis Cole said the Pleasant Hill Community Church’s Community Center suffered the most damage. “It is directly across the road from the elementary school, which put it in the direct path of the tornado,” Cole said. “The church itself was minor damage. […]
Van Buren Looks to Finalize Community Center Plans
After four years of work, Van Buren County is applying for an $80,000 Healthy Environment grant to put the final touches on its community centers. The Van Buren County Commission approved applying for the grant at Tuesday night’s commissioner meeting. Van Buren County Mayor Greg Wilson said the grant would be used for building picnic […]
Cookeville’s Next Steps After West End Park Meeting
Cookeville city officials have neighborhood feedback on West End Park, and will begin planning and pricing the ideas. Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said he was pleased with the input and interest he heard Tuesday night. One of the ideas multiple people expressed is rebuilding the community center. Woods said the neighborhood is not the […]
