Old Sparta Hardware Store Demolished, No Issues
The Old Sparta Hardware Store on Bockman Way demolished around 10:00pm Tuesday night and roads are reopened. Sparta Mayor Jerry Lowery said the property owner ended up taking down the building. The city had also bid out the project due to a miscommunication with the owner, but Lowery said this turned out to be the […]
Bockman Way Building Emergency Case, Sparta To Take Bids
Sparta Aldermen declared the crumbling building at 33 West Bockman Way an emergency case, clearing the way for the demolition of the building. Codes Officer Mike O’Neal said the city has given the building owner two weeks over the sixty days to take action required by city ordinance. O’Neal said neither the city nor T-DOT […]
Demolition Of Crawford Hall Added To TTU Master Plan
The demolition of Tennessee Tech’s Crawford Hall has been added to the university’s master plan. The only residential hall on the main quad was to be renovated for classroom space. Planning and Finance Vice-President Claire Stinson said after discussion, it was found that the land would be better used for a new development. “The cost […]
Bon De Croft School Project Moving Forward With Demolition Portion
The demolition process for the Bon De Croft Elementary School expansion is set to begin. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said two portable classrooms have been installed to replace the classroom space being removed. Dronebarger said students should move in next week. “That will allow us to start doing some demolition on what we call […]
UCRA Finds Party To Remove Old Farmhouse From Property
The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport moving forward on the demolition of a farmhouse on its property. Airport Manager Dean Selby said the goal is to have the home removed by the end of spring. “I’m ready to see it gone,” Selby said. “I think it is a hazard. It could be potential liability if someone […]
Demolition Begins On LA’s Stadium
Demolition began Tuesday on Livingston Academy’s football stadium. This marks the first step in the process of building the new stadium. Overton School Board Chair Mike Hayes said that the first phase of the project is set to include new lights, a new scoreboard, and bleachers to hopefully be completed by July 31st. He said […]
Locust Ave. Properties Being Cleared For Putnam Jail Expansion
Demolition has begun in preparation to break ground on the Putnam County Jail expansion. The county commission purchased six parcels around the Justice Center last year for parking. Sheriff Eddie Farris said the two properties on Locust Avenue are being cleared. “They started last Friday and they should be finished with the cleanup this Thursday […]
TTU Budget Request To Demo Foster Hall, Renovate Johnson Hall
Tennessee Tech will request funds in its next capital budget for demolition of Foster Hall and and renovations of Johnson Hall. Vice President for Facilities and Business Services Chuck Roberts said the university wants $20 million for the project included in the state’s 2022-2023 fiscal year budget. “The subsequent demolition of Foster Hall, that is […]
