McMinnville Grant To Advance Redevelopment Of Properties
McMinnville will use a state-administered Brownfield Redevelopment Area Grant to conduct environmental assessments on two vacant Morrison Street properties. Tourism and Marketing Director Jordan Pupols said the grant is part of a multi-phase process through the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development. It identifies properties with redevelopment potential. “There’s no financial impact in this […]
McMinnville Aldermen Begin City Administrator Search
McMinnville Aldermen beginning the process of finding a permanent replacement for former City Administrator Nolan Ming. Alderman Steve Harvey said the city will utilize the Municipal Technical Advisory Service to assist with the recruitment process. Harvey said the organization will send a representative to McMinnville to review applications and narrow down the field of candidates […]
Ming Cites Family, Professional Opportunities In Illinois
McMinnville City Administrator Nolan Ming said his decision to step down came down to a chance to return to his home region. Ming said the timing of the opportunity in Illinois was the primary factor in his decision rather than any issues within the local administration. Ming said things are currently going very well in […]
Gilley Pool Staff Prepares For Official Summer Opening
As fans of fair weather wait for it to warm up, staff at Gilley Pool in McMinnville have been working diligently to prepare for the pool’s summer opening. McMinnville Wellness and Aquatics Coordinator Katie Smartt said the pool provides a family-friendly atmosphere and a refreshing spot to cool off all summer long. “She’s my girl, […]
McMinnville On Ice Slides Back Into Town Saturday, Through Holidays
McMinnville On Ice slides back into town Saturday for its second year. Director of Parks and Recreation Justin Scott said he and the organizers learned a lot during last year’s first event. Scott said the city moved up the opening to support Main Street McMinnville’s annual Flip the Switch event and Small Business Saturday. “Setting […]
McMinnville Gains New Parks And Rec Director
McMinnville has found a new Parks and Recreation Director in Justin Scott. Scott has been working for the city since 2005. He said that he hopes that in his new role, he’ll be able to better the wellness and parks experience of the McMinnville community. “Mostly just enhancing the health and wellness of our patrons […]
Gilley Pool’s First Weekend Open: A Success
McMinnville’s Gilley Pool reopened Saturday with no issues. The pool opened from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. with a temporary closure for cleaning. Assistant Parks and Recreation Director Justin Scott said about 300 visitors filtered through the gates on the first day. “So far it’s been pretty good,” Scott said. “Everybody has been compliant and […]
