Sparta-White Co Rescue Squad Elects New Leaders
The Sparta- White County Rescue Squad has recently elected several new leaders to serve over the next two years. Assistant Chief Charlie Tollison said the squad has a new Captain in Jeff Kolster. “I think we are doing real good right now,” Tollison said. “We’ve got one of the best membership levels that we have […]
Baxter Fire Chief Elected President Of UC Fire Chief Council
Baxter Fire Chief Matt White has been elected president of the Upper Cumberland Regional Council of Fire Chiefs. Fire departments and chiefs from across the region make up the organization that elects officers yearly. White said this will be his first time as president. “We’re trying to support some things going on,” White said. “One […]
James King Elected For Another Term As East 52 VFD Chief
East 52 Volunteer Fire Department has voted Fire Chief James King to another term. King said he has served in the position for nine years and will have another three to lead the Clay County department. “Well that department started in 2002, and I joined,” King said. “I was one of the one’s that helped […]
Putnam Sheriff Farris Elected President Of State Sheriffs’ Association
Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris has been elected the president of the Tennessee Sheriffs’ Association. Farris received the majority vote of the 95 Sheriffs of Tennessee during the 2021 Fall Conference & 50th Anniversary. Farris said it is an honor to be elected to the position. “It’s one thing to serve your community and the […]
Dunaway Elected To State Committee For Court Administrations
Thirteenth Judicial District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway has been elected to the state’s District Attorneys General Conference Executive Committee. In this role, Dunaway will have a voice in the overall administration of justice in the courts of Tennessee. Dunaway was voted in by fellow members of the general conference. “It is an honor to work […]
Sen. Yager Elected Chair Of State Commission On Intergovernmental Relations
State Senator Ken Yager has been elected Chairman of the Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations. The body is made of state and local elected leaders and provides a forum for discussion between the two governments. Yager said at the same time, members study issues such as broadband coverage to provide informational recommendations to legislatures. […]
McMinnville’s New Mayor Focusing On Tourism And Infrastructure
Newly elected McMinnville Mayor Ryle Chastain will be sworn into office November 24th. Chastain said as mayor, he wants to focus on adding to the city’s tourism. “We have beautiful waterways and parks. We have companies here in town now that do river tours and kayaking and outdoor adventure sports,” Chastain said. “And, really pushing […]
