State Grant Opportunity Could Bring New Health Dept To White Co
The State Health Department has approached White County with a grant opportunity that could bring the community a new health department. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the state evaluated the current department. Robinson said the county met the criteria for a grant up to $5 million. “They went around and just determined what the […]
White County Considering Legal Action Against TWRA Habitat Project
White County is exploring legal avenues against TWRA’s clear cutting project at the Bridgestone Firestone Centennial Wilderness Area. The County Commission held an attorney-client privilege meeting Monday night. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the county discussed options with County Attorney John Meadows. “We are looking if there is any legal avenues that we can […]
White County To Upgrade Justice Center With $740 K State Grant
Three projects set to begin at the White County Justice Center through a some $743,000 state grant. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said about a half of a million dollars will be spent on a new HVAC system. “The system we have is over 20-years-old actually. It’s the same system when we built the building,” […]
White Co Basketball Courts Resurfaced, New Goals Installed
The White County basketball courts near its high school have reopened after a temporary closure for improvements. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said residents can expect new paving and amenities. “It’s looking good,” Robinson said. “It’s been resurfaced. Its color coordinated maroon and gray to match our county high school colors. Basketball goals I think […]
White Commission Will Not Consider Stop Sign Removal At Taft Church
White County will not go forward with the removal of a stop sign at Judge Austin Road. The sign is located at a 3-way stop where Taft Church Road and Jerry Parker Road connect. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said he refereed to T-DOT for advice, which found the matter to be a county issue. […]
White Co Executive Drafts Letter In Opposition Of TWRA Habitat Project
White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson has drafted a letter to Governor Bill Lee requesting TWRA’s habitat project be stopped. Robinson said the concern is the impact on tourism from the cutting project. “People come to that area to hike it, walk, hunt it and that brings and that brings tourism revenue into our county,” […]
White Co. Reaching Out To T-DOT On Stop Sign Removal
White County will seek an expert opinion after residents asked for the removal of two stop signs. The stop signs are where Taft Church Road and Jerry Parker Road meet Judge Austin Road. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the commission’s decision to talk with T-DOT first was a wise decision. “I will see about […]
White County Repairing, Improving Basketball Courts
White County is continuing improvements to its public basketball courts after a fallen tree caused damage. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the courts have been resurfaced but replacing the basketball goals are still ahead. Robinson said the courts just south of the high school will likely close at the end of this week. “We […]
White County Working On Contract For Parks And Rec Master Plan
White County wants to enter into a consulting contract to create a 5-10 year parks and recreation master plan. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the parks and rec committee has recommended moving forward with Nashville firm Ragan Smith Associates. “There going to do a survey of what we have to offer and what we […]
White Co Forming Specs For New Disc Golf Course
White County preparing to put its disc golf course project out for bid. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the commission has approved to move forward. Robinson said the course specifics are currently being created with the goal to put the project out for bid in the coming weeks. “It’s not like building a building […]
