Central View School Committee Discusses Future Of School Building
The White County Central View School Property Subcommittee resulted in five options for the future of the vacant building. Chair Bob Young said establishing another school, a resident operated community center, recreation options, leasing and demolition were discussed Thursday. “We’ve heard the fact that the community would like a school there,” Young said. “We have […]
Central View Community To Share Ideas On White Co School Property
White County Schools will hold its next Central View Committee meeting Thursday to discuss the future of the school property. Committee Chair Bob Young said residents have not indicated what they will bring to the table. “We wanted to give the community an opportunity to come back with an idea,” Young said. “A plan with […]
Initial Estimate On BonDeCroft School Project Over Budget, Planning Continues
Initial cost estimates to renovate BonDeCroft Elementary School in White County have came in over budget. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the architect is now working on another plan. “They did say it was going to be more expensive than what we were planning,” Dronebarger said. “We don’t know what that number is, but […]
Sheriff Farris Leading Second TSA Meeting As President Beginning Tuesday
Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris said mental health, officer benefits and technology improvements will be discussed at the Tennessee Sheriff’s Association meeting. Farris said as association president, he has appointed three committees that will start meeting Tuesday. “We’re trying to drill down on certain areas and certain subjects that pertain to the sheriffs across the […]
This Week: Gov Lee Speaks In Cookeville, Monterey Considers Grant
This Week in the Upper Cumberland Governor Bill Lee will be in Cookeville Monday as a keynote speaker. Lee will be a part of the Recovery Court and Veterans Treatment Court graduation ceremony at the Putnam County Courthouse.The event begins at 4:30 p.m. The Livingston Planning Commission will meet Monday at 5:00 p.m. Members will […]
New Jackson Domestic Animal Committee To Hold First Meeting
The Jackson County Domestic Animals Committee will have its first ever meeting Tuesday. Coordinator Karen Fitzmaurice said members will be meeting with Gainesboro Mayor Lloyd Williams and Commissioner Don Chinoy to discuss animal services. “One of our needs is to try to have a one-stop website, so that it’s easier to find lost and found […]
This Week: Livingston Reads Burn Ordinance, Monterey Considers Special Event Permits
This week in the Upper Cumberland the Cookeville City Council will gather for a work session. Business begins at 4:30 p.m. at the Cookeville Municipal Building. The Livingston Board of Aldermen will have its second reading of an Open Burn Ordinance Monday. The new rule could create oversight by requiring a permit for fires exceeding […]
UCHRA Working Towards Multimillion-Dollar Grant Application For UC Needs
UCHRA will apply for a 3-year, $25 million state grant to address multiple needs in the Upper Cumberland Region. Director Mark Farley said the plan is to use the funding to create one-access point to streamline services. “We’re going up against some stiff competition,” Farley said. “We’ll be going up against the United Ways, large […]
Monterey Considering New Bee Rock Hours And Kiosk For Guests
Continuing issues of late night Bee Rock visitors could lead to modified park hours. Monterey’s Board of Aldermen will consider changing the hours to sunrise to sunset after Tuesday’s Building and Grounds Committee meeting. Garden Inn Owner Mirtha Kopec said people continue to wander into the private property of the neighboring inn. “Then, we can […]
Putnam Employee Bonuses And Tennessee Ave. Sewer Possible ARP Projects
Employee stipends and extending sewer to Tennessee Avenue among the Putnam County plans on spending its American Rescue Plan funding. Mayor Randy Porter shared his recommendations to the county commission Monday. Porter said county employees that worked in-person during the pandemic should receive a one-time bonus. “Most of our employees were there everyday still working […]
