Algood Approves Changes For New Court Software, E-Citations
Algood City Council approved changes to some of its court operations Tuesday night. One being the first reading of an ordinance that establishes reasonable court costs and litigation tax. Mayor Lisa Chapman Fowler said this was a standard move. “We have had it discussed with Municipal court specialist at MTAS who has advised us on […]
Baxter Issues Ordinances Amending Fuel Storage, Construction Requirements
Baxter City Council passed an ordinance Thursday night amending fuel storage requirements. Building and Codes Official Bob Lane said that Baxter’s current ordinance does not allow for more than 500 gallons of combustible liquid above ground. Lane said that the new ordinance will prohibit only gasoline citing its volatility. He said that the need for […]
Sparta Lowers Food Truck Vendor Permit Fees
Sparta approved an ordinance cutting food truck vendor fees in half during its Thursday meeting. With the change, food truck vendors will be assessed a $25 charge for a one day permit to $250 for a one year permit. Sparta Green Market Manager Amanda Dunsmore said Sparta is moving the right direction on food trucks. […]
Baxter Drafting Ordinance Limiting Zoning For Duplexes
The city of Baxter is drafting an ordinance that would limit where duplexes could be built. Zone Inspector Bob Lane said with lots of subdivisions being completed in the next year, it is important to insulate those residents. “We’re going to do a little better job with our subdivision regs,” Lane said. “We are going […]
Warren Resident Wants To Do More To Protect Dogs
Warren County Commissioners will consider ordinance proposals on how dogs are best kept outside. Nicole Peak of Warren County Pets Lost and Found said rules for tethering, adequate shelter and weather conditions are not defined. McPeak said the first phase for the county should be defining how to humanely secure dogs outside. “I helped with […]
CPD Sponsoring Ordinance To Hear Some Citations Locally
The Cookeville City Council will consider changing the city code Thursday to allow some traffic citations be heard in city court. The Cookeville Police Department is sponsoring the ordinance. Police Chief Randy Evans said state statute allows for vehicle equipment citations to be handled locally, but the city code has not been adopted to do […]
Gainesboro Drafting Ordinance To Limit Outdoor Merchandise
Gainesboro City Attorney Kayla Cantrell is drafting an ordinance with MTAS limiting the allowed amount of items displayed on store fronts. A thrift store within city limits is the focus of the new regulations. Cantrell updated the Board of Alderman Thursday that a final draft would have its first read through during next month’s meeting. […]
Gainesboro’s Tiny Houses Up For Discussion Monday
The city of Gainesboro is facing push back from its community about a duplex tiny house being placed in its historical district. Mayor Lloyd Williams said the lot owner on Murray Street was originally establishing a parking lot but shocked the city when he made plans to rent out dwellings on the property. “We had […]
