Stalled Livingston Directional Signage Now In Production
Livingston moving forward with a stalled project to install directional signs throughout the downtown area and across the county. Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Zach Stephens said the city received grant funding for the project from the Department of Tourist Development a couple of years ago. Stephens said the project had been stalled for some […]
T-DOT To Reconfigure Busy Downtown McMinnville Intersection
T-DOT will help reconfigure the intersection of Main Street and Chancery Street in McMinnville to improve traffic flow and safety for large vehicles. Public Works Director Lyndon Bussell said the project addresses a current lane configuration. Bussell said the adjustment aims to prevent accidents and collisions. “The left lane actually has to go a little […]
Livingston Wastewater Upgrades Set To Begin Within Week
Livingston Mayor Lori Elder Burnett said long-awaited improvements to the city’s Wastewater Plant will begin in the next week. The city received the grant money previously for the upgrades, but Burnett told Aldermen Monday night the city has been waiting on a contractor. “They were finishing up and there may have been some weather delays […]
Algood To Vote On Bids For Digital Entrance Sign
The city of Algood wants to better inform residents through a new digital sign at the intersection of Burton Branch Road and Main Street. Algood City Administrator Keith Morrison said the city opened three bids this week, two of some $30,000 and one priced at some $33,000. He said the sign can promote special events […]
Twin Lakes Hold Grand Opening For New Byrdstown Facility
Twin Lakes celebrating the grand opening of its new Byrdstown facility. Mayor Sam Gibson called it a great day for Byrdstown and a great day for Twin Lakes. He said the people of Byrdstown have appreciated Twin Lakes’ service for years and are excited to see them moving into an improved facility. “It’ll just make […]
New Stop Signs On Algood’s Main Street Making Positive Impact
New four-way stops along Algood’s Main Street appear to be working to lower speeds in the area. Algood Police Chief Dale Armour said the four-way stops at 4th Avenue as well as at 2nd Avenue have done just what the city had hoped. He said the changes took residents some getting used to, but the […]
Smithville Christmas On The Square Kicks Off Holiday Season Saturday
Smithville will hold its 22nd annual Christmas on the Square Saturday to celebrate the season and the increasingly popular downtown. Downtown business owner Karyn Walker said the Smithville Merchants Alliance teams up with the city to plan the yearly event. Walker said the evening showcases downtown Smithville as a destination for tourism and local families. […]
Crossville Approved To Take Next Steps With Main St. Sidewalk Project
T-DOT approved the City of Crossville to move forward with its Main Street Sidewalk Project this week. The program seeks to make the downtown more pedestrian friendly. City Manager Greg Wood said they received grant funding of about $1.25 million, but expect the project will go over that by several hundred thousand dollars. “So we’ll […]
Byrdstown Celebrating Holiday Season This Weekend With Market, Caroling and Parade
Byrdstown kicks off the holiday season with two days of festivities starting Friday. Mayor Sam Gibson said the town will host a market, Christmas caroling and tree lighting at the library starting 5:00 p.m. Friday. “Last year we missed that due to COVID,” Gibson said. “So, we’re glad to be back doing that again this […]
Baxter Depot Hosting Community Trunk-Or-Treat Event Saturday
Get your cars ready and costumes prepared for Saturday’s trunk-or-treat held by the Friends of the Baxter Depot. Friends Member Jeanie Lee said the fun begins at 5:00 p.m. at the Baxter Depot. “You can park and walk to the depot, and there will be cars lined up in the parking lot and also on […]
