Mills Receives Raise Following Near-Perfect Evaluation
Cookeville City Manager James Mills received a 3 percent pay increase Thursday following a near-perfect annual performance evaluation. City Attorney Dan Rader said the council conducts confidential evaluations each year to measure the city manager’s performance across several categories. “Last year, Mr. Mills’ evaluation came back at 4.93, and I personally didn’t think he could […]
White County Solid Waste Location Change Necessary
White County officials looking for a new site for the Solid Waste Department building, after the proposed site failed septic tests. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said one suggestion to resolve the issue is to acquire an adjacent piece of property. “I can negotiate with them with a contingent upon county commission approval,” Robinson said. […]
McMinnville’s Ming Earns Strategic Leadership Award
McMinnville leadership being recognized for overall excellence from the Tennessee Municipal League following a multi-year effort to transform city operations. Administrator Nolan Ming said the recognition represents a significant achievement that impacts the entire local population. Ming said the city reached this milestone by spending several years identifying how to best deliver public value through […]
Dekalb Commissioners Approve Zoning Analysis, Study
The DeKalb County Commission unanimously approved a motion Monday to allow the Planning Commission to conduct a comprehensive study of all county zoning options. Comissioners voted down a similar proposal earlier this spring, but growing concern about quarries, data centers and solar facilities seemed to change minds. County Executive Matt Adcock said the planning group […]
Sparta Evaluates Wages To Combat Employee Turnover
Sparta Officials will launch a comprehensive pay study to address rising employee turnover, following a Thursday night vote. City Administrator Tonya Tindle said the city needed the study after several resignations highlighted significant wage gaps between the city and neighboring jurisdictions. Tindle said the analysis will evaluate the current compensation landscape. “That will take our […]
Monterey Aldermen Approve Administrator Charter Change
The Monterey Board of Aldermen ratified the town’s Private Act Charter amendment during a special called meeting Monday. The move means the town can begin the process of hiring a City Administrator to oversee the workings of the government. The Aldermen asked the legislature during its spring session to approve the measure, a change to […]
DeKalb Budget Raises EMS Pay, Keeps Current Tax Rate
DeKalb County commissioners have finalized a budget that includes significant pay raises for emergency medical services while avoiding a significant tax increase. DeKalb County Commissioner Mathias Anderson said the county reallocated between $300,000 and $400,000 after the state reduced the amount of money required to be held in reserve for a closed landfill. Anderson said […]
Baxter Budget Funds Employee Raises Without Tax Increases
Baxter officials proposing a new budget that includes a $1 hourly raise for all full-time employees while maintaining the current tax rate for residents. Mayor Danny Holmes said the city prioritized the pay increase to help retain staff amidst rising cost of living. Holmes said aldermen would have to cut several departmental requests to balance […]
Splash Pad Construction, Park Repurposing Speeds Forward
Work progressing to repurpose Sparta’s former ball fields behind the YMCA into a community park featuring a playground, splash pad and walking trails. Public Works Director Dillard Quick said the project utilizes land that previously sat vacant for most of the year after Little League operations moved to a different location. Quick said the city […]
Millard Oakley Library Board Opens Candidate Applications
The Millard Oakley Public Library Board is seeking to fill an upcoming vacancy following a discussion regarding term expirations during a special called meeting Wednesday. Board Chairman Jerry Schetterer said the board needs to find a replacement for member Thelma Danner, whose term is scheduled to conclude. “We have a stack of resumes of all […]
