This Week Livingston Aldermen Discuss Police Chief Position, Crossville City Manager Search Begins
This week in the Upper Cumberland the Putnam County Commission will continue discussion over the Park View School. The School Board and County Commission recently met in joint session exploring options to build the 5th-8th grade wing of the school. Originally a K-8 school, but limited funding caused the school board to move forward with […]
This Week Van Buren Commission Considers Budget, Joint Putnam Co Meeting
This week in the Upper Cumberland the Overton County Commission will consider bidding out an ambulance roof repair Monday. Commissioners will also act on a grant application for the senior center for $8,000. Business begins at 5:00 p.m. The Putnam County Board of Education and County Commission meets in joint session Monday. Future enrollment and […]
This Week Overton Considers Budget, Putnam Hears ARP Report
This week in the Upper Cumberland the Overton County Commission will vote on its new fiscal year budget Monday. Before the commission meeting begins, a 4:00 p.m. budget committee meeting will take place. Following that, residents will have an opportunity to provide feedback on the budget at 4:30 p.m. At 5:00 p.m., business will begin […]
This Week Putnam Committee Continues Budget Work
This week in the Upper Cumberland the Putnam County Budget Committee will continue work for the new fiscal year Monday. Chair Ben Rogers is set to share suggestions as to how the county can lower requested expenditures. As it stands, the county is about $4.5 million in the hole. The meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. […]
This Week White Co Budget Committee Works On COVID Bonuses
This week in the Upper Cumberland the White County Budget Committee will meet to discuss options for employee COVID bonuses. The matter goes back to committee after the commission failed to pass an one-time payment this week. Members will also consider how the payment will impact potential raises for the new fiscal year. Committee meetings […]
This Week White Commission Considers ARP Bonuses
This week in the Upper Cumberland the White County Commission will consider one-time bonuses for county employees. Full-time workers could earn $3,000 and $1,500 for part-time employees. The funding comes from the American Rescue Plan. A speed limit reduction may also be approved. The speed of Parker Road could change from 35 to 25 mph. […]
This Week Putnam Commission Discusses Joint Water Project
This week in the Upper Cumberland the Putnam County Commission will consider a joint water project with Jackson County Tuesday. Both counties will use allocations of TDEC’s COVID money to fund the project. The goal is to provide public water to residents in the Martin Creek area. Commissioners will also consider applying for a $450,000 […]
This Week Overton Commission Appoints Library Director, Van Buren Commissioner Resigns
This week in the Upper Cumberland the Overton County Commission hires a new library director. Commissioners will consider Judith Cutright to replace Cynthia Julian-Simmons who left for a position with the Putnam County Library System. Cutright previously worked as the Clay County library director. The commission will also consider several budget amendments for county departments […]
This Week Clay Considers EMS Raise, Monterey Discusses Bank Options
This week in the Upper Cumberland the Clay County Commission will consider a raise for EMS workers Monday. The one dollar increase made possible through a $18,000 payment from the county. Celina approved a match in December to assist in the cost. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. at the county service building. The Monterey […]
This Week Putnam Works On Private Act, White Co Considers Legal Action
This week in the Upper Cumberland the Putnam County Redistricting Committee will discuss a law that does not allow a seven district school board. The committee has stayed together even though its final redistricting plan has been approved. But, the law, or private-act, could be up for modification. Currently, commissioner districts can be altered so […]
