Putnam Budget Committee Approves Property Tax Rate
The Putnam County Budget Committee recommended a new certified property tax rate of 1.6392 during its Tuesday meeting. Budget Committee Chairman Ben Rodgers said the rate was adjusted slightly from an initial estimate of 1.61 following hearings held by the Board of Equalization. Rodgers said the certified rate is a product of the state-mandated reappraisal […]
DeKalb Commission Passes Budget Despite Delay Attempt
The DeKalb County Commission approved the 2027 budget and tax levy after a motion to delay the vote for further public review failed. Commissioner Beth Pafford said she wanted to remove the first six items from the agenda to allow more time for the public and commissioners to review the completed budget documents. Pafford said […]
Dekalb County Mayor Cancels May Meeting Saving Money
County Mayor Matt Adcock canceled the Dekalb County Commission regular May meeting and work session for a lack of business. The move will save the county $3,150 in committee member fees. Adcock said the decision to call off the sessions comes as there is no new business currently requiring the commission’s attention. “We will be […]
This Week White Co Commission Considers Landfill Fee Increases
This week in the Upper Cumberland the Putnam County Commission will consider selling a parcel of land Monday night. Commissioners will consider the highest bidder of $85,000 for the Old Bridge Property. A grant application for firefighting and training equipment will also be discussed. The county could be eligible for some $34,000. The meeting begins […]
Cumberland Commission Pauses Work On Proposed Archives Building
The Cumberland County Commission voted to pause renovations at the old Progressive Savings Bank building. Mayor Allen Foster said the building was originally purchased to be the home of the county archives. Foster said some commissioners questioned the proposed use after the county clerk set a temporary office in the building. “Now they’re discussing whether […]
Pickett County Commission Elects New Exec Stephen Bilbrey As Chair
New Pickett County Executive Stephen Bilbrey was elected as the County Commission Chair at its meeting Monday night. District 1 Commissioner Sheila Moon was elected as Bilbrey’s Chair Pro-Temps.
Fentress Elections Hoping For New Voting Machines
Fentress County Election Office asking the county commission to approve the purchase of new voting machines. Election Administrator Joey Williams said the county’s 42 voting machines have been used since 2008. “This year the state legislature mandated that by the year of 2024 all counties in Tennessee have a verified paper trail,” Williams said. “So […]
Van Buren Commission Appoints New Chairs, Committees
Van Buren County Commission has approved Commissioner Terry Hickey as its new chairman. Hickey was one of two nominated for the position with commissioner Cale Crain. Hickey has served on the commission for three years, after he was elected to fill a vacancy. “I’m a little nervous and I will make mistakes, I’m human, and […]
Wilson Reflects On Eight Year Tenure As Van Buren Mayor
Van Buren County Mayor Greg Wilson reflected on his eight-year tenure at his final full commission meeting in the role. Wilson said the county had overcome many hardships during that time, including losing the old admin building to a 2015 fire and the pandemic. He said the county was able to get through it by […]
White Co Parks And Rec Master Plan Presented To Commission
Aquatic facilities, walking trails and river access highlighted the finalized White County Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Consultant Kevin Guenther presented the plan to county commissioners Monday night. He said over 790 online surveys and several public meetings resulted in the findings. “Every county and every city I have worked with that has adopted a […]
