Representative Sherrell Calls Meeting With TWRA Regarding Cutting Project
State Representative Paul Sherrell has scheduled a meeting with TWRA to answer questions about a proposed cutting at the Bridgestone-Firestone Centennial Wilderness. The meeting will be on October 4th at the Sparta Civic Center at 6:00 p.m. “We need to try and get some truth out of this to exactly what they are intending of […]
Cookeville Leisure Services Planning Cane Creek Park Expansion
Putnam County residents can get their first glimpse of preliminary plans to develop 31 acres by Cane Creek Park Tuesday. Cookeville Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said the city wants to do a mile extension of the current walking trail to connect the recently purchased land. “One of the things that we heard in our […]
Monterey Board Of Aldermen Meeting Rescheduled To Monday
The Monterey Board of Aldermen meeting Tuesday has been rescheduled due to Mayor JJ Reels entering quarantine. “My son tested positive for COVID yesterday, and we’re following CDC guidelines as far as quarantining goes when a family member tests positive,” Reels said. “Just to be on the safe side, it is best to reschedule.” Reels […]
This Week: Fentress Discusses Pay Raises, Putnam Redistricting
This week in the Upper Cumberland the Fentress County Commission will meet for a reconvened meeting Monday. The purpose to discuss pay raises for positions in the county’s Sheriff’s Office and Solid Waste Department. The issue was included in last week’s commission meeting for discussion, but members will gather again at 6:00 p.m. to consider. […]
Celina Mayor Gauging Interest In Purchasing Cumberland River Hospital
Talks of reopening the Cumberland River Hospital will continue in Celina through a Monday work session between Clay County and the city. Celina Mayor Luke Collins said one idea he plans on discussing is a county and city partnership to purchase the facility. “I want to address them at the planning meeting to talk to […]
Leisure Services Will Share Master Plan First Draft
Cookeville’s Leisure Services Department will unveil the first draft of its 10-year recreation master plan at a Monday public meeting. The draft is the result of research, surveys, and comparisons done by consulting group Kimley-Horn in partnership with the Leisure Services Department. Director Rick Woods said the master plan will as a road map for […]
UCHRA Meeting Attendance Issues Hard To Address
The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency prepares to meet Wednesday, but answering low attendance numbers has been difficult. In a December state audit on UCHRA, excessive absentees were noted among the Policy Council and Executive Committee members. While the Comptroller’s Office suggested an attendance policy, Executive Director Mark Farley said that is hard for the […]
Cookeville Special Meeting Called For Mayor’s CRMC Hiring
Cookeville City Council will have a special called meeting Thursday. The purpose is to discuss options on outside legal advice on Mayor Ricky Shelton’s Cookeville Regional hiring. City Manager James Mills said the request came from an unnamed council member who could not attend the February meeting. “It was decided today after it was determined […]
Pickett Commission Approves Track Loader Purchase
The Pickett County Commission Monday approved the purchase of track loader for its transfer station equipment. County Executive Carey Garner said the 2020 Takeuchi TL8 compact track loader would be purchased at $46,500. The commission also approved applying for a Community Development Block Grant. Garner said the funds would be used for housing rehabilitation. “This […]
No Movement On Cumberland River Hospital Meeting
Communication issues with the Cumberland River Hospital and Celina municipalities continue with no movement on a rescheduled meeting date. All parties were set to address the EMS issues on October 20th, but Celina Mayor Tonya Spears reportedly cancelled the meeting due to some participants not available. Hospital Owner Johnny Presley said he has not received […]
