Cookeville Gas Experiencing 13-Year High In Natural Gas Rates
Cookeville Gas customers receiving bill stuffers this month explaining the reason behind the city’s 13-year high in natural gas rates. Director Amber Greenwood said the insert breaks down the rates based on fixed and purchasing costs. “We recognize that the rates are going up,” Greenwood said. “They are higher than last year. About 30 percent […]
Sparta Plans To Pave Six Miles In The New Fiscal Year
The Sparta Board of Aldermen approved a paving bid Thursday night that sets the rate per ton for the fiscal year. City Administrator Brad Hennessee said prices came in double over last year, so he adjusted the paving plan. “We were anticipating something along these lines, and we gave ourselves a lot of cushion when […]
Rising Chemical Prices Cause Monterey To Discuss Water Rate Increase
Monterey’s engineering team recommended the Board of Aldermen to increase water rates by eight percent. Water Plant Supervisor Duane Jarrett said the city is seeing a rise in supply costs. “I went over this with the water and sewer committee, and I went over it with the finance committee,” Jarrett said. “Obviously, we cannot just […]
State Releases HS Graduation Rates, UC Schools See Mixed Bag
The State Department of Education released last school year’s graduation numbers for school districts across the state. Jackson County Schools saw the biggest jump in the Upper Cumberland. A 7.1 percent increase bringing the graduation rate to 88.5 percent. Putnam County Schools saw a slight increase by about one percent with a graduation rate of […]
