Jackson Co. Health Department HVAC Being Replaced, Bidders Needed
The Jackson County Health Department will get all new HVAC units through a federal grant. County Mayor Randy Heady said the units are 11 years old and in the time frame when mechanical issues can start occurring. He said the grant not only helps the county budget, but improves department safety. “Outside air, fresh air […]
Friends Of The White Plains Historic Home Donates $4,000 For HVAC Work
One of Algood’s most historic buildings has received HVAC repairs thanks to fundraising efforts by the Friends of the White Plains Historic Home. Board of Directors Member Laura Clemons said the organization funded the work by donating $4,000 to the city of Algood. “We knew that the HVAC needed repairs,” Clemons said. “There were problems […]
Pickett Co. Schools Receive One Bid For HVAC Work
Pickett County Schools has received one bid for system-wide HVAC replacements. Director of Schools Diane Elder said the price for work came in over the TVA Grant supplying the funds. “The entire bid was over the 400 k grant,” Elder said. “But, you got to remember it has all those DOAS units. It’s got all […]
Jackson County School HVAC and Gymnasium Upgrades Going To Bid
School improvements through ESSER 2.0 funding were approved to bid out by the Jackson County School Board Thursday night. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said the projects include HVAC replacements at Gainesboro Elementary and new sound systems in all the school gymnasiums. “We’re going to try to get started on those as soon as we […]
Van Buren Schools Awarded $400K Grant Providing Energy Upgrades
The Van Buren County School System has been awarded a $400,000 TVA Uplift Grant and Solar Pavilion. Director of Schools Cheryl Cole said this grant will address lighting at Spencer Elementary and Van Buren County High School. Cole said a preliminary location of the solar pavilion has been determined. “It’s an outdoor classroom and they came […]
Van Buren Co. School System In Running For Energy Grant
The Van Buren School System has been named a finalist for a TVA School Uplift grant. The $400,000 grant is meant to improve energy costs through school improvements. Director of Schools Cheryl Cole said if awarded, the funds would be used to transition to LED lighting and replace HVAC systems in Spencer Elementary and Van […]
Overton Schools ESSER Spending Plan Approved
The Overton County School System will be using a large portion of its COVID relief funds for HVAC replacements. The School Board approved the budget and spending plan for the $2.7 million in ESSER, Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief, Funds Tuesday. Interim Director of Schools Donnie Holman said systems in the greatest need will […]
$2.3 Million Dollar Project For Tennessee Tech Air Conditioning
Tennessee Tech will need a $2.3 million chiller now that water chilling capacity has been reached with two new building additions. Vice President for Facilities and Business Services Chuck Roberts said the future Innovation Residence Hall will require a chiller for air conditioning after capacity is reached. Roberts said this need became apparent during a […]
UC Habitat for Humanity Feeling Effects of Construction Boom
Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity is gearing up for repair projects, and available contractors are becoming more difficult to find. Executive Director Pam Ealey said there are parts to home repair that volunteers can help with, but the skilled work needs contractors. Ealey said it’s more difficult to find an available contractor for things like […]
Putnam Schools Considering Long Term Partnership For Upgrades
The Putnam County Schools will consider partnering with a Franklin company to complete a comprehensive evaluation of its building systems. Schneider Electric works almost exclusively with school systems to evaluate everything from HVAC systems to comfort issues. Director of Schools Corby King said the company creates long-term plans for dealing with upgrades and replacements. “They […]
