White Co BOE Approves Bid For Bon De Croft Addition
The White County Board of Education awarded a $6.38 million bid Thursday night for its Bon De Croft School project. School Board Member Jayson McDonald said the bid came in just over the $6 million budget established by the board. “For me, it was lower than what I thought we were going to get,” McDonald […]
Sparta Approves Man Hole Project In Special Called Meeting
The Sparta Board of Aldermen approved a manhole project as the city tries to lift its sewer moratorium. Public Works Director Dillard Quick said the $60,000 project would improve overflow issues along Highway 111 near Mose Drive. “Once the water table rises, there is a constant amount of water going into those man holes,” Quick […]
Jackson Co Schools Secure Entrance Project Moves Forward
The Jackson County School Board took the next step on a system-wide secure entrance project Thursday night. Board members approved a notice to proceed to the lowest bidder. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said the project would add access control to each school entrance. Brown said cameras will also be installed. About $14,000 dollars was […]
Putnam Justice Center Project Impacting Parking For Local Businesses
The Putnam County Justice Center addition project causing parking issues for some neighboring business owners. Mike Reel of Olympic Investment Group co-owns Liberty Square across the street that has some 20 businesses inside. Reel said the closure of the Justice Center ‘s main parking lot has worsened a long-term parking issue. “The days that they […]
Algood Council Puts Big Mac Drive Project Out To Bid
The Algood City Council has taken the next step to extend Big Mac Drive. City Administrator Keith Morrison said the project has been put out for bid after council approval. “I’m sure they can start on it even in the winter months building the subgrade and getting some of the stuff built up,” Morrison said. […]
Cookeville’s Spring Street Sidewalk Project Officially Begins
The first phase of the Spring Street sidewalk project has started construction. Cookeville City Manager James Mills said the city received grant funding for the project over eight years ago. “Originally, we were going to get the whole thing done from Old Kentucky Road to downtown for 1.2 million,” Mills said. “That won’t even cover […]
White Plains Academy Gym Project Nearing Completion
A new gym floor and bleachers project at Putnam County’s White Plains Academy expected to be completed by the end of this month. Architect Kim Chamberlin said the gym floor has been installed with the bleachers following shortly after. “They’ll start the sanding process this week and finish up with the final coatings on those,” […]
Bon De Croft Elementary Addition Project Out For Bid
White County’s Bon De Croft Elementary School project is out for bid. The near 20,000 square foot addition would connect the old building with the gymnasium, create a new school entrance and add classroom space. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the question now is if bids will fit the some $6 million project budget. […]
Contractor Seeking Extension On DeKalb/Warren TDOT Bridge Project
A DeKalb and Warren County TDOT paving and bridge project has surpassed its completion date. Community Relations Officer Rae-Anne Bradley said the project was scheduled for completion last week. Bradley said the contractor has submitted a time impact analysis to extend the contract. “The upcoming work on this project they’re just going to continue some […]
Jackson BOE To Engage Negotiations On Security Project Work
The Jackson County School Board voted Thursday night to allow its architect to engage negotiations with the lowest bidder for a system-wide secure school entrance project. That after the prices of work came in almost double than what was pre-approved. School Board Chair Mark Brown said the projects need to move forward considering the current […]
