McMinnville Asking For Public Input On Trail Improvements
The City of McMinnville inviting residents to attend an in-person public session on Thursday to share feedback on potential improvements to the Bigbee River Trail. Tourism Director Jordan Pupols said the city is hosting two public input sessions as part of the application process for a grant from the Recreational Trails Program. Pupols said if […]
McMinnville Wants To Go Forward On Moving Police Station
McMinnville Aldermen say they want to move ahead with finding the best options for the city’s police department in a new facility. McMinnville Vice Mayor Steve Harvey said the city has wrestled with many options to move the police station for several years. Harvey said now is the time move forward and make a decision. […]
McMinnville Fire To Join New Emergency Radio System
The McMinnville Fire Department is upgrading its emergency communications by implementing the new Tennessee Advanced Communications Network system. McMinnville Fire Chief Marty White said the system uses network towers installed across the state to maintain emergency communication among agencies. White said the new system should improve the Fire Department’s communication. “It should make the system […]
McMinnville Offering Spay & Neuter Assistance Program
McMinnville has received a state grant to launch a new spay and neuter assistance program aimed to help residents afford the services for their pets. McMinnville Public Works Director, Lyndon Bussell said the program will offer vouchers that will total up to $1,100. Bussell said the city launched the program as a way to give […]
McMinnville Hopes To List Pacesetters Building This Month
McMinnville will soon attempt to sell the old Pacesetters Building off the expanded Magness Drive. The city purchased the estimated 17,200 square foot building in 2021 while purchasing the building’s right-of-way for the T-DOT State Industrial Access Project. That connects Magness Drive and Bobby Ray Memorial Parkway. City Administrator Nolan Ming said surplusing the property […]
Cantrell To Become Next Director At Magness Library
Morrison Elementary Principal Kim Cantrell will retire from education this week, set to become the next director at McMinnville’s Magness Public Library. Cantrell said she has spent over 30 years in education. Cantrell said the career change was unexpected, as when she applied for the job, she did not realize that the position needed to […]
McMinnville Hosting 40th Christmas In The Park On Tuesday
Get in the Christmas spirit this Tuesday as the Junior Auxiliary of McMinnville hosts its 40th Christmas in The Park celebration. Junior Auxiliary Vice President Holly Palombo (Puh-lumbo) said the celebration is a free event filled with Christmas activities and decorations. Palombo said the event is more than just a holiday celebration. “You know, not […]
McMinnville Using $30 Million Bonds To Build New Substation
McMinnville has approved the issuance of $30 million in bonds for the McMinnville Electric System to build an additional substation and upgrade current substations. McMinnville Electric System CEO Brittany Davis said the new substation will be built off of Old Smithville Road near Walmart. Davis said a third substation is needed as the growing population […]
McMinnville Fire $114K FEMA Grant To Protect Firefighters
The McMinnville Fire Department has received a $114,000 grant from FEMA as part of the Assistance to Firefighters Program. Deputy Fire Chief Clint Walker said the department will use the grant to reduce the risk of long-term health problems for firefighters. Walker said one of the big-ticket items being purchased is a source capture exhaust […]
McMinnville Hosting Tree City Marching Festival Saturday
High school marching bands across the Upper Cumberland will travel to McMinnville Saturday to participate in the annual Tree City Marching Festival. Warren County High School Band Director Duane Farnham said the marching band competition was created ten years ago. Farnham said he started the event so local marching bands would not have to travel […]
