Electrician: Understand Load, Limits Of Generator Purchase
Residents using portable generators during this weekend’s winter weather are being urged to follow strict safety guidelines to avoid serious hazards. Local Specialist Drago Hurst said proper generator placement is the most critical step before turning a unit on. “The number one thing is making sure that the generator is in a safe space,” Hurst […]
Fentress Health Department Renovations On The Way
Remodeling and expansion projects are expected to begin soon at the Fentress County Health Department. Fentress County Executive Jimmy Johnson said former Health Department Director Andy Langford spearheaded plans for the project before retiring in January. He said additions to the south end of the facility would include a storm shelter and a walkway connecting […]
Contractors Getting Sparta Generator Online
The new generator for the Sparta Water Department is in place and could be operational within days. Sparta Public Works Director Dillard Quick said a purchase order was signed Thursday for contractors to connect the wiring and conduit for the machine. He said all of the materials needed to make the generator compatible with facility […]
Cookeville Water Plant Adding Generator, Underground Lines
The Cookeville Water and Sewer Department will purchase a new generator for the Water Treatment Plant thanks to a $4 million grant. Cookeville Water and Sewer Department Director Barry Turner said the department has experienced outages and was not able to treat water for the city without a generator to supplement power. He said this […]
Sparta Saves Nearly $700K On Water Department Generator
The city of Sparta saved north of $500,000 on a generator for the Sparta Water Department Thursday night. Sparta Mayor Jerry Lowery said the city bought the semi-truck-sized generator for some $73,000 from the city of Brentwood. City Administrator Tonya Tindle said a generator of that size typically costs some $750,000. Lowery said the city […]
Jackson County Emergency Services Offering Cold Weather Shelters
Jackson County Emergency Management will provide cold-weather shelters as needed through the week’s cold snap. Jackson County EMA Public Information Officer Derek Woolbright said the cold-weather shelters will be opened on an as-needed basis. Woolbright said needed equipment is kept on standby so that churches and community centers can be used to house people at […]
$4 Million Grant Will Prevent Power Outage At Cookeville Water Plant
A grant of some $4 million will protect Cookeville’s water treatment plant from power outages. The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation awarded Cookeville the grant for resource protection. Director of Water Quality Control Barry Turner said the department will use the money to move overhead power lines underground and install a generator. “This project […]
Sparta Purchases Generator To Make YMCA An Emergency Shelter
The Sparta Mayor and Board of Aldermen plan to designate the Sparta-White County YMCA as a new emergency shelter. The board approved the purchase of a back up generator for $31,000 Thursday night. Mayor Jerry Lowery said the city has already started the process with the American Red Cross. “This generator would provide emergency shelters if […]
Winter Weather Calls For A Reminder On Generator Safety
With cold weather here and our rounds of precipitation- many of us concerned about power outages. Keeping generators outside and using professional electricians for installation are the two most important steps for safe use. That is according to Premier Generator Owner Jeff Woods. Woods said installation requires more planning than what most people think. “We […]
Sparta’s Bondecroft VFD Looking To Purchase New Generator
Sparta’s Bondecroft Volunteer Fire Department wants to be a hub for the community during emergencies. Chief Ryan Edmonds said for that reason, the department is looking into purchasing a new generator for its facility. “We’ve had incidents in the past where we’ve had to run on generators for two or three days at a time, […]
