Baxter Board Approves Budget Addresses Rapid Growth
The Baxter Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved the first reading of the town’s 2026-2027 fiscal year budget Thursday night. Mayor Danny Holmes said the board spent significant time reviewing the financial plan for the general, special revenue, and water and sewer funds. Holmes said the process of balancing the budget is never easy, “I […]
Baxter Officials Feel Closer To Major Grocery Chain Arriving
Baxter officials believe they are a step closer to attracting a major grocery chain to the area. City Mayor Danny Homes said the city plans to reach out to several major corporations. City Building Inspector Bob Lane said grocery stores look for areas with many people that will shop at the store they will construct […]
Baxter Crossroads Subdivision Nearing Start Of Home Construction
Baxter residents can expect to see some new homes erected at the Crossroads Subdivision within the next month. City Building Inspector Bob Lane said water and sewer for the some 86 house subdivision nears completion, so paving should begin sometime this week. “They’re going to build a model house first,” Lane said. “I talked to […]
Baxter Breaks Ground On New Subdivision
The ground breaking for the Baxter Crossroads subdivision at the intersection of Highway 56 and Highway 70 took place Tuesday morning . Putnam County and Baxter elected officials gathered for the celebration of the new 80 lot neighborhood. D.R. Horton Nashville President Danny Clawson said the homes are affordable and designed for families. “It is […]
