Spencer Budget Includes Public Works Department
Spencer Aldermen approved the city’s 2024-25 budget Thursday night with plans to grow the city’s public works department and tourism offerings. Mayor Alisa Farmer said the main focus of the budget is addressing the changes coming to the city as their utility district is taken over by the Warren County Utility District. Farmer said the […]
Bike TN Program Launched For Rural Tourism
The Department of Tourist Development has launched a new program to encourage cyclists to explore the rural areas of the state. Rural Program Manager Silas Stoddart said the Bike Tennessee program is a statewide initiative that promotes scenic road cycling routes in rural areas. Stoddart said the goal of the program is to provide rural […]
Hotel A Target For Overton County Executive’s Development Efforts
Overton County Executive Steven Barlow taking on more of the county’s economic and industrial development efforts. Barlow said this is something he requested passed on to him because he believed it needed a fresh start in the county, in addition to saving the county money. He said when you live in the county and see […]
Heady Named Regional Representative For Appalachian Leadership Institute Fellowship Program
Jackson County Mayor Randy Heady was announced as one of the Appalachian Leadership Institute’s 2022-2023 class of Fellows. Heady is one of three representatives from the state of Tennessee to participate. He said the 10-month program will allow leaders from all across the Appalachian region to connect on ideas, strategies, and solutions. “I’m really excited […]
Cookeville Employer Hoping To Expand To New Highlands Business Park Location
An existing Cookeville employer could potentially expand to a new location in the Highlands Business Park. Economic and Community Development Coordinator Melinda Keifer said that the expansion will bring 45 new jobs and a $16 million capital investment. “We’re super excited to see that,” Keifer said. “You know as companies grow they can locate anywhere […]
Randy Heady Announces Plan To Run For Jackson Mayor Re-Election
Jackson County Mayor Randy Heady has announced his intent to run for re-election. Heady said that after three-and-a-half years as mayor, he decided there is still more he hopes to accomplish. “I really enjoy what I do,” Heady said. “And secondly, I ran to make a difference in my community. And I’m not finished.” Heady […]
Governor’s Economic Development Conference Talks Rural Economic Development, Future Prospects
A highlight of the 2021 Economic Development Conference: rural economic development. Economic Development VP for The Highlands Economic Partnership Stephen Crook attended the conference Thursday afternoon. He said he was pleased to hear much discussion on a topic that will benefit the Upper Cumberland in a variety of ways. “Right now we’ve got an opportunity […]
Jackson County Chamber Voting To Add First Paid Position
A candidate has been selected and awaits approval as the first Jackson County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director. President Jordan Hunter said this will be the first paid position at the chamber. Hunter said the candidate needed to have as much versatility, as the county wants to see in its economic development. “Trying to bring […]
Jackson County’s Alice Barlow Honored For Volunteer Service
Alice Barlow of Jackson County said volunteering to her is all about making a change. Barlow is one of eight Governor’s Volunteer Stars Award honorees in the Upper Cumberland. Barlow said she first came to Jackson County in 1968 and made it her mission to improve her hometown. “I got here and fell in love […]
VP Of Membership Development Retires From Cookeville-Putnam Chamber
After 16 years with Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce, Vice President of Membership Development Dianne Callahan has retired. Callahan said over the years she has seen a lot of growth in the community and inside the chamber. Callahan said one of the accomplishments she is most proud of is reaching a long time goal of […]
