State Commend Sparta Officials For Detailed Budget
Sparta’s budget process honored by the Comptroller’s office as a distinguished submission for fiscal year 2026 Mayor Jerry Lowery said he received a letter from the comptroller approving Sparta’s budget. Lowery said the letter commended their process, and thanked the city for its detail, time and effort put into preparing the budget. Lowery said the […]
Crossville City Manager Submits Letter Of Resignation
A special called Crossville City Council meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday afternoon to discuss the resignation of City Manager Greg Wood. The agenda states that Wood submitted a letter of resignation effective August 31st. According to the meeting notice, the council will review the resignation and the process of accepting applications for city manager. […]
Livingston Alderman Chris Speck Resigns
Livingston Alderman Chris Speck has resigned from his position. Speck shared his resignation in a letter to Mayor Curtis Hayes Tuesday. Speck said “my wife and I are currently in the process of selling our home in Livingston and moving outside of the city limits this month.” Speck’s resignation comes just days after former police […]
Putnam Election Commissioner Submits Letter Of Resignation
Putnam County Election Commissioner Wendy McCown-Williams submitted a letter of resignation at the end of Wednesday’s election commission meeting. According to the letter, the appointment of a poll worker that changed his party affiliation to independent was the reason. The commission voted in favor 4-1 to hire the worker. McCown-Williams, a democratic representative, was the […]
Sparta Alderman, Vice-Mayor Oppose TWRA Habitat Project
Sparta Alderman Jeff Lowery wants to draft a letter to the state, opposing a cutting project in the Bridgestone-Firestone Centennial Wilderness. Lowery said he thinks the Board of Aldermen needs to be aggressive and say the city does not want the hardwoods cut. “As a city of Sparta, I would like for us to even […]
Speaker Sexton: Special Session Requested For Parent Rights In Student Health
House Speaker Cameron Sexton said he asked for a special called legislative session over school mask mandates to discuss who is in charge of a student’s health. Sexton said the question is do parent’s have the right to make that choice or should a government’s ability outweigh a family decision. “If you’re asking my personal […]
T-DOT Answers Rep. Weaver’s Call To Study HWY 70 At Liberty
T-DOT has responded to Representative Terri Lynn Weaver’s request to evaluate a flood prone portion of Smithville’s Highway 70. Weaver drafted a letter this week to the state voicing concerns of hydroplaning in the Liberty area. Weaver said road crews were on the scene Wednesday to begin a study. “I got a call from my […]
