Algood Council Approves Rezoning 6.53 Acres For Work Yard
Algood City Council approved the rezoning of 6.53 acres on Mirandy Road from low density residential to light industrial. A work yard for a local construction company will occupy the spot. Mirandy Road Homeowner George Lee said he was unsure if a the work yard was the right use for the land. “I keep hearing […]
Amended Ordinance Allows Unmarked Algood Police Cars
The Algood Police Department has been given permission to remove the decals from some of its patrol cars. The Algood City Council passed an ordinance requiring every city vehicle be marked and striped, including police cars, in 2022. Algood Police PIO Elena Neff said a recent amendment to the ordinance made an exception for the […]
Baxter To Allow Food Trucks At Festivals And Events Only
Baxter Aldermen passed an ordinance Wednesday that limits food trucks to festivals and school events only and requires annual safety inspections from the city. Baxter Mayor John Martin said safety inspections will cost $50. Truck owners who fail to display a certificate of a passed inspection will be fined $50 daily. Martin said the board […]
Crossville Cruisers Down To 4 Events; Some Residents Unhappy
Some Crossville residents unhappy with the reduction in the Crossville Cruisers event from the normal seven to four. Crossville Cruisers member Victor Torasso said he believes there is a misconception that the city council is trying to shut the group down, but this is not the case. Crossville City Council did pass a change to […]
Local Baxter Pet Business Wants The City To Have Stronger Ordinances For Pet Welfare
A Baxter pet-grooming business is asking Baxter Mayor and Aldermen if there is a way to create stricter animal welfare rules. Baxter’s Dog House Owner Renee Crandall said the current state law only requires animals to have food, water, and shelter. She said after seeing many instances of neglect, including animals covered in urine, feces, […]
Sale Of Wine Official In Algood, Officials Set Permit Process
Algood City Administrator Keith Morrison said there will be a learning curve as the city prepares to open permits for the sale of wine. The city council approved the final reading of an ordinance that adds the process to the municipal code. Morrison said the new guidelines will start in two weeks. “We’ve reached out […]
Algood Approves First Reading Of Wine Ordinance
Algood City Council approved on first reading an ordinance that would allow wine in retail stores. The item was approved by referendum on the city ballot in the November election. Mayor Lisa Chapman-Fowler said this would be the first step in the process. “Since that has now come to pass,” Chapman-Fowler said. “We need our […]
Cookeville Approves Street Closure Ordinance
Cookeville City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance that formalizes its temporary street closure process. Provisions in the ordinance include a requirement to notify businesses of street closures, and a limit of street closures per year to two per event sponsor. Councilman Ali Bagci moved to approve the ordinance, on the condition to […]
Livingston Could Improve Payment Process Of Hotel Motel Tax
An amendment to Livingston’s Hotel Motel Tax Ordinance could be on the way after a Tuesday town hall with local short-term rental owners. The meeting served as an open discussion over the 4 percent city tax due on the 20th of each month. Property Owner Cody Campbell said the city should explore filing with Airbnb […]
Monterey Aldermen Address Hiring Procedures For City Attorneys
The Monterey Board Aldermen approved the first and second reading of an ordinance Monday that outlines the process of hiring for a city attorney. Aldermen Jim Whittaker said the original procedures caused confusion and needed clarification. “The reason for this ordinance in my opinion is we had so much problems with the hiring of the […]
