Could Cookeville Elect Its Mayor As Separate Office?
It’s the first Monday of a new election year. The mayorship of Cookeville will be open come August as Ricky Shelton reaches his term limit. It’s a position not elected on its own, but rather the top vote getter for council takes the mayor title. Former Mayor Dwight Henry said it might be time to […]
Special Censuses Could Help UC Gain More State Shared Revenue
Just released census data may not paint the true picture of Upper Cumberland growth. UCDD Executive Director Mark Farley told the region’s mayors Wednesday counties and municipalities need to think about conducting their own special censuses to get a more accurate count. “When you look at the change from the 2010 census, it is only […]
Census Shows UC Growth, Putnam, Van Buren And Clay Lead By Percentage
Tennessee’s census data is out, showing the Upper Cumberland has grown by nearly seven percent over the last decade. The region as a whole grew by 21,513 people since 2010. Putnam, Van Buren and Cumberland Counties lead the way in growth by percentage. Van Buren County grew its population by 11.2 percent, Putnam County grew […]
Putnam Co. Estimating 7 K Population Increase In Census
Putnam County anticipates the population to have increased by 7,000 once final census numbers are released. Mayor Randy Porter said the total tally should come sometime September. “The census numbers are actually going to be outdated by the time we get them, because we have so many people moving here,” Porter said. “Our estimates that […]
State Population Census Numbers Nearing Release
The statewide population total from the census is expected to be released to the state in the next two weeks. That is according to House Speaker Cameron Sexton. Sexton said this number will determine any changes to districts. “In the middle portion of the state, you’ll probably see districts maybe get a little smaller in […]
