White Co Accepting Proposals On Land Fill Operations
White County requesting company proposals to change how its landfill is operated. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the move continues his goal of revamping an aging business model. “We’re asking for what it would look like if they ran it,” Robinson said. “How would that work with the citizens? Is it affordable? Do we […]
White Co Commission Approves Budget With More 9-11 Funding
Additional 9-11 funding, employee raises and some new deputy vehicles among the new expenditures of White County’s newest budget. Commissioners passed a budget that includes an estimated $15 million dollar general fund Monday. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said besides those additions, the spending plan remains pretty consistent to last year. “9-11 that is just […]
White Co. Commission Approves TDEC Matching Funds, Honors Culley
White County Commission approved matching funds for TDEC Water Infrastructure during its Monday meeting. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said that the money will be spent in next year’s budget. He said that this approval allows him to go to the utility district to discuss the County Commission’s commitment to water infrastructure projects. “Because I […]
White Co Outdoor Basketball Courts Need More Work On Surface
The White County basketball courts near its high school will need further surface work after a sealed crack has reappeared. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said he has contacted the company that conducted the original resurfacing to assess the court. “I’ve not got a report from them yet on how they’re going to move forward, […]
Cookeville To Seek White/Jackson Assistance For Water Plant Upgrade
Cookeville plans to approach White County and Jackson County about helping financially with the city’s planned water plant expansion. Cookeville about $8 million short in paying the increased costs of the expansion which will increased capacity by 50 percent. White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said he has not received a formal proposal. Robinson said […]
White Co Recycling Center Progressing Towards Summer Completion
Concrete has been laid for White County’s new recycling facility at its landfill. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the county will proceed with putting up the building that will sort and store recyclable materials from trash. “White County has historically we’ve depended on outside contractors to handle our recycling products,” Robinson said. “The market […]
Sen Blackburn Hears Concerns Of White Co Leaders At Roundtable
Impacts of inflation the center of discussion as White County leaders joined Senator Marsha Blackburn in a roundtable discussion Friday. Blackburn engaged with local elected officials at the White County Courthouse. Blackburn said the feedback now heads back to Washington. “The number one issue that came up today was inflation,” Blackburn said. “We also heard […]
TWRA Decision On Cutting Project A Win For Citizens
White County Resident Mike O’Neal calls TWRA’s decision to stop the cutting of the Bridgestone Firestone Wilderness Area as a win for citizens. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson announced Tuesday night the habitat project would not move forward. O’Neal said he thinks several factors played a role in the ruling. “I think there was a […]
Robinson: TWRA Will Not Move Forward With White Co Habitat Project
White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson announced Tuesday night that TWRA’s Bridgestone Firestone Centennial Wilderness Area habitat project will not move forward. “TWRA has decided to cancel their plans to cut the trees,” Robinson said. “They’re not going to do it. But, we don’t have that in writing. It just came this afternoon. I feel […]
State Comptroller’s Office Reports Two Findings In White Co Audit
A State Comptroller report found two findings inside White County government for the year ended June 30th, 2021. The Office of County Clerk received one finding with the State Comptroller’s Office reviewing operations. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the investigation has been ongoing for some three years over mishandling of money. “I don’t want […]
