Work Could Begin In July On Livingston Industrial Park
Livingston a step closer to seeing work begin at the Industrial Park as officials prepare to approve contracts for the project this month. Capital Projects Coordinator Ray Evans said the city received 12 bids for the work, with nearly all submissions coming in below the initial cost estimates provided by engineers. “We are in the […]
Tech Football Navigating Operations With Stadium Work
Tech fans need to pay heed to signage as they return to Tucker Stadium for Saturday’s football opener against Cumberland. Tech Athletic Director Casey Fox said while the project continues, the west side of the stadium will be completely unavailable. “All of our fans have to walk around to the east side to come in […]
Cookeville’s New Energy Building Project Starting Soon
Site work on the Cookeville’s new Energy Department facility set to begin as early as next Monday. Energy Department Director Carl Haney said bids for the site work completely so work can begin before the fall and wet weather come. Haney said the low bid of some $1.9 million came back under budget. Haney said […]
Tech New Faces Arrive: Grad Students, Freshmen, Facilities
New faces and new places coming to Tennessee Tech’s campus as President Dr. Phil Oldham opens the new semester with department kickoffs Tuesday. Oldham said Tech not only focuses on growing the number of incoming freshmen, but the number of transfers and graduate students. Oldham said there has been more luck with graduates, but attracting […]
December Will Be Tight To Finish Early Learning Center
Construction to remodel the Putnam County Early Learning Center continues, but delays have put the December completion date in question. Project Manager John Waddle said project approval from the Fire Marshall took longer than expected. Waddle said he has been working with other contractors to speed up the process, but he said a lot needs […]
Overton School Board Prepares To Bid Elementary Projects
Overton County Schools ready to bid out multiple projects at the system’s elementary schools. Upland Design’s Brian Templeton said the construction documents are finished. Templeton presented a target bid date for each school project. The bid for Hilham Elementary will be first on August 26. Rickman will go for bid the following Thursday, and Allons […]
DeKalb Breaks Ground On New Health Department Building
Shovels hit the dirt in DeKalb County Wednesday, as the new Health Department building project celebrated its ground breaking. DeKalb County Health Department Director Michael Railling said the Health Department had some 6,000 visits over the last year. Railling said the department outgrew the old building, and its modern replacement will be better equipped to […]
Jefferson Ave Widening In Phase 2, Complete By December
Paving, reconnecting side roads, and upgrades to exit ramps are some of the highlights inside phase two of Cookeville’s Jefferson Avenue widening project. T-DOT Regional Communications Officer Rae Anne Bradley said crews expect to finish the project by December. Work continues to construct the western side of Jefferson. In addition to traffic shifting to the […]
Livingston Airport Negotiating Lone Terminal Rehab Bid
The lone bid for terminal rehab at the Livingston Municipal Airport came in higher than expected. Airport Board Chairman Jason Duke said the FAA and T-DOT must review the bid to ensure the needed work can be done for a reasonable price. Duke said airport projects typically receive a 95 percent government match, most of […]
Playhouse Installing New Seats In Main, Black Box Showcases
The Cumberland County Playhouse will be a bit more comfortable in its 60th year with updated seating. CEO Bryce McDonald said seats in the main stage theater have seen new backs, springs, and cushioning, but the bases have been there since its opening in 1965. McDonald said the newer Black Box Theater, which opened in […]
