Sparta’s Sewer Rehab Project Complete
Sparta’s sewer rehab project has been completed under budget, so the city is using the remaining funds to prepare for future work. City Administrator Brad Hennessee said the contractor is currently scoping pipelines for areas of concern. “We had a little money left over, and we asked them to do camera work of more of […]
Byrdstown Water Project Ready To Begin
Byrdstown’s Eagle Cove and Star Point water line project is expected to begin in the coming weeks after shipping delays set back progress. Mayor Sam Gibson said the piping for the project finally arrived to city hall, but the contractor is still missing some supplies. “Supplies are just not getting here as quickly as they […]
Grant Application Talks For Cookeville Boat Dock Fire Protection
The first step toward improved Putnam County fire protection took place in the form of reviewing a potential grant application. The 2021 Community Development Block Grant was discussed Monday by UCDD members and Mayor Randy Porter. Community Development Planner Allison Fox said the Cookeville Boat Dock Utility District will benefit from better fire protection. “That […]
White County Expecting New Medical Equipment, Ambulance
White County is expecting to receive a new ambulance, automated CPR devices, a portable ventilator and power cots to boost emergency services. These pieces of equipment were ordered before the pandemic and White County Mayor Denny Wayne Robinson said he’s expecting them anytime now. Robinson said the CPR devices allow ambulance workers to get more […]
$628,000 Grant for Baxter Sewer Repair
Baxter will repair its sewer system through a $628,000 Community Development Block Grant. Baxter Mayor John Martin said this grant will help fix an leaking pipes within the system sewer system. “We’re gonna utilize that $628,000 dollars to camera our systems,” Martin said. “To do repairs to try to alleviate some of the water that’s […]
