Maintenance, Custodians A Concern For Overton Schools
With expansions coming to three Overton County elementary schools, School Board Members concerned about the potential need for more maintenance-custodians. School Board Member Ricky Dodson said the growth at Rickman Elementary, in particular, has been noticeable with a current student population of 717. Dodson said with this growth, the board should consider hiring a full […]
Bids Approved For Three Overton School Expansions
The Overton County School Board approved bids for expansion projects Tuesday night at Allons, Hilham, and Rickman Elementary. School Board Member Mike Hayes said the three projects were budgeted at a combined $20 million. The bids came in some $1 million under. Hayes said each school will be adding new classrooms, and Rickman will expand […]
Volunteer Behavioral Expanding, Renovations Underway
A $2.75 million expansion in the plans for Volunteer Behavioral Health in Cookeville combined with renovations to better serve the community. Campus Director Shane Farris said there is a tremendous need for additional services for those needing help with their mental health and substance use issues. Farris said the expansion will help patients receive high […]
CRMC Celebrates Tennessee Heart Expansion Grand Opening
The Tennessee Heart expansion project celebrated at a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday afternoon. The expansion doubles the size of the Cookeville facility and puts all of the Cookeville Regional cardiology resources under one roof. Director of Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab Debbie Baker said a center like this has been a dream for nearly two decades. […]
Clay Library Expansion Project Set To Begin This Summer
An architect is drawing plans for the Clay County Public Library expansion project. The plans for the library include a 3,000 square foot expansion, which will be used to expand the children’s space and create more space for community events. Library Director Alecia Burns said the children’s area will be named after former assistant librarian […]
Putnam Election Office In Need Of More Space
Putnam County officials exploring funding options to expand the County Elections Office. Mayor Randy Porter said the existing office was built in 2008. He said that with more people registered to vote in the county than ever, the facility is running short on space. The Putnam County Health Department recently opened its new addition and […]
Crossville Gets State Money For Speculative Building
A state grant of some $4.5 million will fund a 100,000-square-foot speculative building at Crossville’s Interchange Business Park. Crossville Chamber CEO Ethan Hadley said the building will be the “bait on the hook” to recruit a new business or a company looking to expand. He said offering land to businesses looking for a new location […]
Workers At BonDeCroft Cruising With School Empty
The 20,000-foot expansion project at White County’s BonDeCroft Elementary moving toward a July 1 completion date with the school empty over the summer. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the vast majority of the exterior is complete and the interior is 85 percent done. He said cabinetry and ceilings are going in now, and furniture […]
CRMC Budget Approved, 12 Percent Increase
Cookeville City Council approved Cookeville Regional’s fiscal year budget which includes some $7 million in positive net income. Cookeville Finance Director Brenda Imel said the budget projects a 12 percent increase in both revenue and expenses from its fiscal year 2023 projections. She said the budget includes some $14 million in expansion and innovation projects. […]
Ribbon Cutting Thursday For Putnam Health Expansion
The Putnam County Health Department celebrated its $1.8 million expansion with a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said the wing will provide isolated testing and treatment for patients with contagious diseases. It will also provide new space for children to receive shots and vaccinations. “Our health department and our health department […]
