Putnam Schools Improving Security At Two Schools
The Putnam County School System is improving building security with new vestibules at two schools. Deputy Director of Schools Tim Martin said $153,000 of Safe Schools Grant funding will improve entrances at Avery Trace and Algood Middle Schools. Martin said a new school would typically have secure vestibules, where people can be seen before being […]
Tech Breaking Ground For New Activity, Band Practice Field
Tennessee Tech will break ground for phase one of a $150,000 activity field project next week. Vice President for Facilities and Business Services Chuck Roberts said the 6.6 acres across from the Bryan Fine Arts Building will be leveled, sodded and have utilities installed. Roberts said with Sherlock Park becoming smaller due to future projects. […]
Construction Pathway Program Forming From Regional Need
The Highlands Economic Partnership is preparing to add construction to its Pathways Program. Director of Workforce Development and Education Kaitlin Salyer said a committee will be formed to connect education partners and employers. Salyer said this ensures that curriculum being taught lines up with in-demand skills. “We’d been hearing quite a bit and I’ll use […]
UC Habitat For Humanity Building First Overton Home
The first Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity home in Overton County is nearing construction. Executive Director Pam Ealey said walls will be built April 17 for the Thomas Road home. Ealey said it takes volunteers and community engagement to make this home a reality for the buyer. “All we’re doing is giving families an opportunity […]
TCAT Livingston Opens Up To Potential Students
TCAT Livingston will be showing off its campus and programs for its Week of Welcome. That begins Monday, with an open house on Tuesday. TCAT Student Services Counselor Morgan Sims said the open house will have a scholarship drawing, and staff available to help with financial aid and applications. “It’s really a week for potential […]
Milner Rec Center Opening Postponed For Paving
The Milner Recreation Center has postponed its opening date because of the asphalt plant closing for the Winter. McMinnville City Administrator Nolan Ming said the substantial completion date is set for February 15, with plans to fully open in mid to late-March. Ming said the paving has not been completed for the eastern entrance and […]
Interstate Drive Sidewalk Project Taking Next Step
A consultant will soon begin negotiating the right of way acquisitions needed to begin Cookeville’s Interstate Drive sidewalk project. City Manager James Mills said negotiations will start in the next few weeks, so the project can hopefully move towards the final design and construction phases. Mills said the main reason this project is moving slow […]
Progress Of Fall Creek Falls’ Lodge Points To Fall Completion
Construction of Fall Creek Falls’ new lodge is on track to be completed this fall. Park Manager Jacob Young said work is moving along after a progress meeting was held Wednesday. “Paint going up. Dry wall is up,” Young said. “The lobby area of this building is spectacular. These conference spaces, the restaurant and the […]
Putnam County Sees Strong Construction Numbers in December
Putnam County bucked the slow construction trend this December, compared to the previous two years. The county had 20 new permits for $3.77 million dollars, with 16 of those being for new residential homes. In December 2019, the county had 13 permits for $1.5 million. While December 2018 saw 15 permits for $1.44 million. During […]
North Willow Avenue Widening Project Made A Priority
Widening Cookeville’s North Willow Avenue has been made a priority by the Center Hill Regional Planning Organization. Center Hill RPO Coordinator Virginia Alexander said North Willow Avenue is a pre-engineering priority. The widening is in the area of Willow Avenue is from West Broad Street to West 12th Street. The next steps will be an […]
