Monterey Awards Bid For Hwy 70 Sewer Extension Near I-40
Monterey Aldermen awarded a bid Monday night for the town’s Highway 70 sewer line extension project. The project will install new sewer lines on the east and west sides of Highway 70 and will connect to the current system that was installed at exit 300 on I-40. Consulting Engineer Nathaniel Green said the original low […]
Gainesboro Looking To Double Water Withdrawal With Structure
The Town of Gainesboro is looking to double its water withdrawal through the construction of a new water withdrawal intake structure and two raw water lines. The town is currently permitted to withdraw some 750,000 gallons per day and has requested a TDEC permit that would allow it to take some 1.5 million gallons daily. […]
Gainesboro Hopes To Stop Rainwater At Sewer Plant With New Grant
The city of Gainesboro will use new grant money from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development to pay for improvements to the city’s sewer system. Consulting Engineer Nathaniel Green said the grant will provide $630,000 to build upon a sewer project that was completed at the beginning of last year. Green said the […]
This Week: Overton Commissioners Consider Lawsuit Settlement
This week the Overton County Commission will consider a settlement counter offer for a lawsuit against the county. The Hargis Vs. Overton County lawsuit came after a man passed away in the custody of the Overton County Sheriff’s Department and the cause of death was determined to be asphyxiation. The commission will also consider a […]
Gainesboro Approves Stormwater Management Contract With TTU
Gainesboro Aldermen agreed to enter into a contract with Tennessee Tech Thursday night for the development of a new stormwater management plan. The project will be paid for by a new $500,000 overflow stormwater grant from the TDEC. Consulting Engineer Nathaniel Green said the plan will leave enough money behind for much needed stormwater resources […]
