Monterey Names Cleary Full-Time City Administrator
The Monterey Board of Mayor and Aldermen appointed Rafferty Cleary to serve as the new City Administrator during its Monday meeting. Mayor Alex Garcia said the appointment provides the town with a necessary continuity of government that will extend beyond the terms of elected officials. Garcia said the position is essential because the mayor currently […]
Rail Infrastructure Upgrades Included In New State Budget
The Tennessee Legislature approved a $20 million funding infusion for short-line railroads, a move that could help the Upper Cumberland. The money will support track maintenance and infrastructure repairs. Monterey Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary told the Joint Economic Community Development Board Tuesday. The investment follows a push from local leaders. “So we can see some […]
Tensions Boil In Monterey Over City Manager Position
Tensions boiled over on Wednesday between Monterey Aldermen during a work session after Mayor Alex Garcia proposed creating a city manager position. Garcia proposed the position while discussing changes that he would like to see made to the town’s charter, stating that the town is growing and that it has become a chore for the […]
Monterey Depot Museum Dining Car Restoration Complete
The Monterey Depot Historical Society has completed a major restoration project to turn a 1940s dining car into an event space at the Monterey Depot Museum. Monterey Depot Historical Society Member Rafferty Cleary said the car received a top-to-bottom restoration that includes brand new amenities, a furnished interior, and sewer and water connections. Cleary said […]
Monterey Museum Rebrands With New Logo, New Offerings
The Monterey Depot Museum selling redesigned t-shirts as part of a larger rebranding effort. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said the marketing changes have been in the works for about a year. Cleary said now was the right time to rebrand because several big projects at the museum are nearing their completion. One of them is […]
Monterey Proposing Changes To Urban Growth Boundary
Monterey is proposing changes to the town’s urban growth boundary to help with annexation. Monterey Planning Commission Member Rafferty Cleary said the idea came after a property owner close to exit 300 off I-40 requested annexation. Cleary said the property is almost impossible to annex as a portion of the property is in the urban […]
Expanded Monterey Park Offerings Lead To New Rules
Monterey set to enact new rules and regulations for the town’s parks. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said the town’s expansion of park offerings prompted the creation of a new ordinance that deletes the one that’s been on the book for decades. The new rules include fines. “It covers us pretty much everywhere you can look […]
Tech Engineering Students To Renovate Whitaker Park
Monterey Aldermen gave four Tennessee Tech students the green light to turn their Proposed Educational Energy Park school project into reality Monday night. The proposed Whitaker Park renovation would add dozens of features that produce renewable energy. Student Michael Miner said the project would likely take years to complete, but would not cost the town […]
Monterey Amphitheater Loses Portion Of Roof To High Winds
The Monterey Amphitheater had a part of its roof blown off by Friday’s high winds. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said the damage is not major, but a section of the roof including several sheets of metal were blown behind the building. Cleary said the damage is unlikely to effect the usability of the venue. “And […]
Monterey Gets One Bid For Soccer Field, Aldermen To Consider
Monterey opened bids for a soccer field and paved parking lot at Black Bottom Sports Fields Thursday, receiving one bid. The bid came in at $248,250 with an additional $35,500 if the city opts to pave the parking lot. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said the city would have liked to get more bids, but the […]
