Williams: 30-Day Grocery Tax Suspension Needed But Could Be Longer
State Representative Ryan Williams said he believes that the state is fiscally strong enough to offer more than a 30-day grocery tax suspension. Governor Bill Lee proposed a budget amendment that would allow a 30-day suspension of state and local grocery sales tax as a relief for citizens. “I am in support of it,” Williams […]
Dronebarger: Exciting Time To See Lee’s School Funding Formula
White County Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said finally getting specifics from state officials on the new education formula answered some of his concerns. “The framework helps now knowing to see how it’s broken down,” Dronebarger said. “At the point I think we spoke about this last, it was just there was just this grand […]
TTU Faculty Rep Sees Lee’s Budget As Exciting For Faculty
Tennessee Tech Faculty Senate President Jeannette Luna said Governor Bill Lee’s proposed budget is exciting for university faculty. Included in the proposal a four percent salary pool increase for higher education employees. Luna said if passed, retention and recruitment of employees could be more successful. “The Governor’s budget this year is very healthy for higher […]
New Lodge At Fall Creek Falls State Park Officially Opens
The new Lodge at Fall Creek Falls State Park officially opened Tuesday. Governor Bill Lee calls the $40.4 million building an investment in the state to further grow the state park system. “Thirty-five million people visit our state parks,” Lee said. “$1.8 billion in economic input into our state as a result of people coming […]
White Co Executive Drafts Letter In Opposition Of TWRA Habitat Project
White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson has drafted a letter to Governor Bill Lee requesting TWRA’s habitat project be stopped. Robinson said the concern is the impact on tourism from the cutting project. “People come to that area to hike it, walk, hunt it and that brings and that brings tourism revenue into our county,” […]
Fall Creek Falls And Dale Hollow Lake Get State Funding For Fishing
Fall Creek Falls Lake and Dale Hollow Lake will be a part of a new state initiative to enhance fishing at 18 Tennessee lakes. Governor Bill Lee and fishing icon Bill Dance announced the Bill Dance Signature Lakes program Thursday. Some $15 million will be invested in fish stocking, habitat and fisheries management as well […]
Lee Celebrates 13th Judicial District Recovery Courts’ 10 Graduates
Governor Bill Lee addressed the 10 graduates of the 13th Judicial District Recovery Courts Monday night at the Putnam County Courthouse. Lee said that the program was something that was near and dear to his heart. He said that when he became governor, he wanted to commit to providing pathways of opportunity to those who […]
Jackson Mayor: Gov.’s Rural Opportunity Summit Provides Resources For UC Counties
Leaders from several counties from the Upper Cumberland came together for Governor Bill Lee’s Rural Opportunity Summit. Jackson County Mayor Randy Heady said that the summit gave rural counties such as Jackson an opportunity to talk directly to the governor and state commissioners about how to improve the counties. “You know you plant the seeds […]
This Week: Gov Lee Speaks In Cookeville, Monterey Considers Grant
This Week in the Upper Cumberland Governor Bill Lee will be in Cookeville Monday as a keynote speaker. Lee will be a part of the Recovery Court and Veterans Treatment Court graduation ceremony at the Putnam County Courthouse.The event begins at 4:30 p.m. The Livingston Planning Commission will meet Monday at 5:00 p.m. Members will […]
Putnam Republican Party In Favor Of Partisan School Board Elections
The Putnam County Republican Party supports partisan elections for school board members. Governor Bill Lee signed the legislation Friday that gives communities the option. Assistant Vice-Chairman AJ Donadio said voters have limited visibility on school board elections, so affiliating to a party will give voters more insight at the polls. “It lets you know where […]
