Residents Worried About Burning, Traffic At Waste Facility
Several residents spoke during a Putnam County Commission Public Hearing against the expansion of a solid waste facility on CC Camp Road, concerned about traffic and emissions. Novastus takes recyclable materials from waste and converts it to fuel. The company wants to expand its current facility. Jennifer Willis directs a rehabilitation program for those battling […]
Weight Limit Considered For Old Allardt Road
Fentress County held a public hearing Friday about the addition a weight limit to Old Allardt Road to protect it from any further damage from local dump trucks. Highway Superintendent Ryan Reed said dump trucks use the road as a shortcut from Highway 52 to the Highway 127 bypass. Reed said the road has been […]
Overton Executive Barlow Recovering After Heat Incident
Overton County Executive Steven Barlow continues to recover after suffering a heat-related medical incident Monday night. Emergency medical personnel took Barlow to the hospital in an ambulance after a public hearing and county commission meeting that together took over two hours. Barlow expected to return to his office within the next few days. The temperature […]
Monterey Schedules Public Hearing For Grant Application
Monterey has scheduled a public hearing to consider community input for its upcoming grant application. The city currently time plans to rehabilitate about 3,500 feet of sewer lines and upgrade 15 manholes. Applying for a new fire truck could also be an option. The public hearing will take place on February 15th at 9:00 a.m. […]
Spencer Aldermen Approve Flat Water Rate Increase, Residents Speak Out
The Spencer Board of Aldermen voted 4-1 Thursday to raise its flat water rates as a part of a two year plan to cover the system’s depreciation costs. As a part of the final adoption, the board held a public hearing where seven residents shared their thoughts. Resident Barry Austin said as a business owner, […]
Cookeville Will Consider Zoning Amendment For Planned Residential Development
Cookeville City Council will consider changes to the zoning code to encourage more use of Planned Residential Developments (PRD). A PRD District is one that requires developers to submit final site plans prior to the Planning Commission’s or City Council’s approval and requires that developers stick to such plans. Planning Director Jon Ward said with […]
Cookeville Approves Updated E. Spring Street Sidewalk Project Contract
Cookeville City Council approved Thursday night to rescind the city’s current contract for work on the East Spring Street Sidewalk Project. Public Works Director Greg Brown said that construction costs and delays have forced the city to split the project into phases, rendering the most recently approved contract ineffective. Council then approved a contract that […]
Clean Up For Byrdstown Water Project Begins
Byrdstown has completed its Eagle Cove water line project, but some residents have questions about clean up efforts. A public hearing to close the Community Development Block Grant project was held Thursday. Mayor Sam Gibson said about a dozen residents have cited properties that still need work. “In the past weeks, we’ve had maybe a […]
Cookeville Holds Public Hearing Monday For CDBG Application
The city of Cookeville will hold a public hearing Monday to welcome local input on possible grant funding. This is part of the process of applying for a Community Development Block Grant. Planning Director Jon Ward said the plan for now is to use the grant to eliminate sewage overflow at West End. “The project […]
Crossville Community Supports New Rec. Center
Results are in for an online survey highlighting local input on Crossville’s proposed indoor recreation center. Leisure Services Director Ethan Medley said the survey showed an overwhelming amount of support for the project. “My biggest take away was I was very excited there was so much positive backing for it,” Medley said. “I think this […]
