Cookeville Energy Adding Advanced Metering Infrastructure
The Cookeville Energy Department plans to install advanced metering infrastructure for utilities during the upcoming fiscal year. Cookeville Energy Department Director Carl Haney told city council he has budgeted some $900,000 for electric and gas meters. He said he plans to have some 7,200 meters installed this fiscal year. He said gas meters are easier […]
Mayor: Cookeville Focusing On Cohesion, Efficiency
As Cookeville continues to grow, it becomes even more important to consider how to best provide city services most efficiently. Mayor Laurin Wheaton cited the consolidation of the Planning and Codes departments into the Department of Economic and Community Development, and the merging of the Gas and Electric Departments. She said the council, along with […]
New Gas Provider For Clay County Sending Mailed Notification On Changes
Middle Tennessee Natural Gas Utility District anticipates a seamless transition in service for Clay County residents. The provider will merge with the Clay Gas Utility District starting Thursday. Communications Director Clifford Swoape said operations moving forward would be under the new company’s name including bills. “The gas system as far as the operation of it […]
Gas Drops Below $4, Upper Cumberland Residents Share Thoughts
Some good economic news… Check those signs. Gas prices across the Upper Cumberland have fallen below $4 in many places. Clay County resident Andy Strong said he is filling up his gas tank while prices are low before they may rise again. “I feel a lot better than when it was $5 a gallon,” Strong […]
McGugin Purchases Land With Intention For Travel Center On Tennessee Avenue
A large travel center could make its way to Tennessee Avenue in the near future. Owner Harry McGugin said that he recently bought some 12 acres to create a 23,000-square-foot center. He said his intention is to have it complete with a gift shop, convenience store, and gas pumps for both diesel and regular fuel. […]
Clay Commission Reviews Departmental Budgets, Include Two Percent Raise
No major budget changes projected for Clay County’s new fiscal year budget. During Monday night’s second budget work session, Finance Clerk Donna Hamilton reviewed the expenditures of the solid waste department and the sheriff’s department. She said that across all departments, most numbers stayed the same with regular increases. “The only in most of these […]
Rep. John Rose Takes Part In Convenience Store Experience To Learn About Industry
Representative John Rose got a chance to check out life behind the counter at a Crossville Weigel’s store Monday morning. Rose said that he learned about the industry from store employees. He said that he even got to experience the job first hand checking out customers. “This is a vital industry and the people that […]
Cookeville Gas Highlighting Natural Gas Safety Tips
Cookeville’s Gas Department wants to highlight safety tips when it comes to natural gas. Compliance Superintendant Roger Phillips said that the notice sent out in utility bills this month is part of an ongoing public awareness program. Phillips said as people begin to turn their gas on for heat, it’s important to know warning signs […]
Cookeville Considering Re-Marketing Portion Of New Gas Capacity
Cookeville City Council will consider re-marketing some of its newly acquired gas transportation capacity from the East Tennessee Pipeline. Gas Department Director Jeff Mills said that the city was lucky to gain access to the additional 3,000 dekatherms to accommodate the city’s growth. He said that because there is not an immediate need for the […]
Speedway Gas Station Submits Two Zoning Appeals For S Jefferson Avenue Work
Speedway Corporation has submitted two variance appeals for their new 10-pump gas station and convenience store on South Jefferson Avenue. Cookeville Planning Director Jon Ward said the two appeals are to expand their access point on South Jefferson Avenue and to exceed parking lot grades. “It’s a redevelopment of several properties there,” Ward said. “I […]
