Multi-Use Field In Monterey Named After Mayor Walker
The Monterey Board of Mayor and Alderman voted unanimously to rename Black Bottom Softball and Soccer Field after the town’s former mayor. The space will now be called Mayor Nathan Walker Sports Complex at Black Bottom. Walker was the sitting Mayor of Monterey when he passed of cancer at the age of 47 in October, […]
Monterey Considering Renaming Multi-Use Field
Monterey Aldermen are considering renaming the new Black Bottom Multi-Use Field after the late Monterey Mayor. Monterey Mayor Alex Garcia said the proposed name, Mayor Nathan Walker Memorial Field. Garcia said the field has never been officially named and that the field should be dedicated to Walker. “He passed away suddenly at the beginning of […]
Cleary: Loss Of Monterey Mayor Nathan Walker Will Be Felt Region-Wide
The loss of Monterey Mayor Nathan Walker will be felt region-wide. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said Walker was someone loved and respected by not only those in Monterey, but those who knew him across the Upper Cumberland for his knowledge and intellect. Cleary said he first met Walker while working as a reporter and covering […]
Alderman Wiggins Mourns The Loss Of Monterey Mayor Nathan Walker
Monterey Mayor Nathan Walker has passed away after a recent stage 4 pancreatic cancer diagnosis. Alderman Bill Wiggins said it feels as though a pall is over the town of Monterey Wednesday morning. Walker has served as an Alderman since 2014 and was recently elected as Mayor. “What he brought to the table as a leader […]
Monterey To Bid Depot Roof Project For Second Time
The Town of Monterey will rebid work on the depot roof for a second time after rejecting new bids at its meeting Monday night. Mayor Nathan Walker said after bidding the work the second time, three bids came in with a $15,000 difference between the low bid and the high bid. The three bids had […]
Monterey Outdoor Classroom Moving Forward After Pre-Construction Meeting
After an initial pre-construction meeting, Monterey has a new utility plan for the Depot’s outdoor classroom project. Mayor Nathan Walker said instead of using a panel from the Depot, power will directly connect to the area. “That we we can have power for the train cars for the outdoor classroom and really the options will […]
Monterey Discusses Two Potential Scenarios To Expand Water Access
Efforts to expand access to public water in Putnam County could continue in Monterey. Engineer Nathaniel Green presented two potential scenarios about expanding water along the Calfkiller Highway to the aldermen Monday night. One option would go from Mill Creek Road to split off going north and south on Highway 84. “The other option that […]
Monterey Does Not Plan To Formally Enter Rail Trail Authority For Time Being
Monterey will not join the Rail Trail Authority…for now. Mayor Nathan Walker said that after discussions with the Rail Trail Authority, Putnam County officials, and Cookeville City officials, they decided now is not the right time. “We kind of came to the conclusion that they were, as of right now, their focus seems to be […]
Monterey Hires Engineer To Begin Multi-Use Field Preliminary Work
Monterey Board of Aldermen has hired an engineer to explore the process of turning Black Bottom Field into a multi-use field. Mayor Nathan Walker said that architect Jerry Warren will work to get preliminary site drawings done, including doing formal measurements, and putting together a plan so the town might get better cost estimates. “The […]
Monterey Hires Wood As New City Attorney
Monterey hired Brad Wood as the town’s new attorney Monday night. Earlier this year, the Monterey Board of Alderman voted to terminate the relationship with former City Attorney Will Mullins. Mayor Nathan Walker said after being without a city attorney recently, he talked to several. Walker said Wood was highly recommended. “I’m glad to be […]
