Land Purchase Secures Putnam County Landfill Border
Putnam County will purchase some 37-acres of land near the county landfill to establish more border and ensure the facility can continue operating for decades. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said the county actively monitors for available land surrounding the landfill to facilitate future expansion without the need to relocate the facility. Porter said the […]
Some Overton Commissioners Disappointed With Land Purchase Situation
Disappointment. That is how two Overton County Commissioners described this week’s county land purchase that did not happen. Commissioner Robbie Melton said she was surprised to learn that a 210-acre property would not go to the full commission. “I’d like to see us reconsider the possibility of this being an industrial park and address the […]
Danner Exploring New Strategies To Land Industrial Development
Overton County Executive Ben Danner said the county will look for other strategies to land two potential large scale employers. The purchase of 210 acres near Highway 111 in Rickman did not make it to the county commission for a vote Monday night. A few residents expressed concern during a industrial development and planning committee […]
Overton Possibly Loses Industrial Development Site After Committee Meeting
Two industrial developments that would have brought some 400 jobs to Overton County will not happen for now. Commissioner Darwin Clark said the county commission was set to vote on a 210-acre land purchase Monday night. But, the item died in the Industrial Development and Planning Committee minutes before the full commission meeting. “They got […]
Cookeville Enters Right Of First Refusal Agreement For Potential Land Property
Cookeville City Council has entered into a right of first refusal agreement for some 70 acres of land off of Lee Seminary Road. City Manager James Mills said that the agreement would allow the city “first dibs” should the landowner decide to sell. He said that the city and county’s intention would be to have […]
T-DOT Offers Crossville Price On Small Parcel To Repair Bridge
T-DOT has offered Crossville some $16,000 for some land to complete a bridge repair project. The bridge is located on Sparta Highway going towards the city’s wastewater facility. City Manager Greg Wood said the state wants to purchase some 4,200 square feet. “They’re going to widen the bridge and do improvements to the bridge, but […]
Clay Commission Forms Committee To Review New Salary Schedule
The Clay County Commission created a five member committee Monday night tasked with studying employee raises. Commissioner Bryan Coons said he has a salary schedule ready to be reviewed. Coons said job descriptions and years of service would determine an employees pay. “The last time we did this in 2012 a lot of people got […]
Clay Commission Negotiating Land Purchase Expanding Hermitage Springs Park
Clay County Commission is in negations to purchase some four acres that connect to Hermitage Springs Park. Commissioner and Parks and Recreation Board Chair Bryan Coons said the board was approached by the owners, asking for $12,000. “According to the way land prices are, I think this would be a good deal right now for […]
Overton BOE Pursuing Land Purchase For Future LA Track
Overton County Board of Education has given the go ahead to pursue a 23 acre land purchase expanding the Livingston Academy property. Director of Schools Donnie Holman and School Board Member Mike Hayes will lead negotiations. Hayes said the land gives the school road access to Allred Street and options for future projects. “It has […]
Fentress Approves Land Purchase For Clarkrange Center
Fentress County Commissioners approved a new site for a Clarkrange Convenience Center Monday night. Commissioners agreed to purchase a sixth site, added to the list of five other sites under consideration Monday night. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said the half-acre lot will cost the county $20,000. “Talked with T-DOT, so we have to have it […]
