DeKalb Hosting Foster Care Town Hall Meeting Saturday
A foster care town hall is set to take place in DeKalb County on Saturday as organizers work to connect the community with foster care resources and address a growing local need. The event will be held at Outreach Baptist Church and is designed to educate residents about foster care while offering ways for individuals, […]
Celina Moving To Engineering Stage For Splash Pad Project
All signs point towards the Celina splash pad moving forward after city officials met with TDEC officials Thursday. That is according to Mayor Luke Collins. Collins said gaining a water discharge permit for the system should not be an issue. “Our next step is for our engineer drawing and specs,” Collins said. “I believe it […]
Overton Commission Meeting Cancelled Due To Lack of Business
The Overton County Commission will not meet Monday night due to a lack of business. Commissioners were set to gather at 5:00 p.m. A rescheduled date was not shared. The next meeting is currently set for the second Monday of February.
Baxter Planning And City Council Meetings Rescheduled
Baxter’s monthly Planning Commission meeting and City Council meeting have been rescheduled. City Recorder Sharon Carlisle said with illness on both committees, a quorum would not be met. She said the meeting will be held next Thursday, December 15th. The planning meeting will be at 5 p.m. and the regular council meeting will be at […]
Livingston Aldermen Meeting Rescheduled After Lack Of Quorum
The Livingston Board of Aldermen meeting was rescheduled Monday night. The board was unable to reach a quorum in order to consider city business. Mayor Curtis Hayes said the agenda will be considered next Monday at 6:00 p.m.
Clay Residents Call For Community Meeting Over Cumberland River Hospital
Clay County community members have called for a meeting Thursday night to try to again discuss options to reopen the hospital. Several community members have expressed concern to both officials and hospital advocates that the county’s decision on funding could jeopardize efforts. Clay County Commissioners voted earlier this month not to fund an incentive package […]
Van Buren Commissioners Want More Info In Quarterly Reports
Two Van Buren County Commissioners want more financial information in its quarterly reports provided by some departments. During a Tuesday night commission meeting, Commissioner Brickford Wall said he believes the reports provided do not show a complete picture of finances. “Being asked to approve the quarterly reports, I would like to see a little bit […]
Overton BOE Meeting Next Week To Review Maintenance Projects
The Overton County Board of Education will review capital maintenance projects across the entire school-system next week. Board members during a Tuesday work session decided to review the system’s needs on October 25th. Chair Mike Hayes said the purpose is to see what projects can be completed in-house. ‘What we will do at that meeting […]
This Week Cookeville Planning Considers Subdivisions, Monterey Street Committee Meets
This week in the Upper Cumberland the Cookeville Planning Commission will meet Monday. A preliminary Plat for 132 lots along East Spring Street the largest development being considered. Members will gather at the Cookeville Municipal Building at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, the Cookeville Regional Medical Center Committees will meet in a work session to prepare for […]
Byrdstown Holds Initial Meeting for Upcoming 5k
The City of Byrdstown held its initial meeting Thursday to discuss their upcoming 5k run this Fall in benefit of St. Jude. The meeting consisted of changing the event’s date to October 22nd. Mayor Sam Gibson said the local officials changed the date in order to allow more people to participate. “Before, it was held […]
