State Improves Park Signage, Accessibility Top Priority
Tennessee State Parks has improved state park signage, using technology to increase visitor accessibility and better describe park trails. Alvin C. York Historic Park Manager Nate Dodson said most every park across the state has received these new signs, produced by the Access 2030 initiative. The project aims to increase accessibility to state parks for […]
Fentress Partnering With American Thrift Stores
Fentress County residents can now make donations to a thrift store through the county’s solid waste facilities to reduce waste. Solid Waste Director Michael Rick said convenience centers across the county will be receiving bins where people can donate usable but unwanted items instead of throwing them away. Rick said those items will then be […]
New Grant To Inventory Properties Needing Cleanup
Putnam County will use a $20,000 grant to help identify properties that cannot be developed for various reasons, such as the presence of chemicals. Such properties are called Brownfields. County Mayor Randy Porter said the grant came from the Department of Environment and Conservation. Porter said the state will work with the county to conduct […]
Spencer Alderman Approve Warren Utility Takeover
Spencer Aldermen approved the contract Thursday night allowing the Warren County Utility District to take over operations of Spencer’s utilities. Mayor Alisa Farmer said the State Comptroller’s Office and TDEC forced the deal. Farmer said they have to look at what is going to benefit their customers in the long run, not their boards or […]
