Cumberland Co. Archives Project On Hold After Bid Fails
Renovations for Cumberland County’s Archives have been put on hold. Mayor Allen Foster said the county commission failed to approve additional funding for the project after the $1.8 million bid came in over budget. “Some commissioners think that we can rebid it in a few months and prices will be down,” Foster said. “Other ones […]
LA Stadium Renovations Moving Forward With One Building For Amenities
The Overton County Board of Education will move forward with one building for amenities for the upcoming Livingston Academy Stadium renovations. The board met Tuesday to discuss the option of two separate buildings or an all-inclusive option. Member Mike Hayes said the facility would be located behind the tennis court facing the current football field. […]
Overton School Board To Discuss Facility Options For Stadium Renovations
The Overton County Board of Education will meet with architects Tuesday for some final discussions of facility options for the Livingston Academy football stadium. Member Mike Hayes said the school board will be presented with two possibilities. “They’re gonna talk about the options for the concession stands and restrooms,” Hayes said. “Look at whether we’re […]
Tucker Stadium Top Candidate For Upcoming LA Football Season
Tennessee Tech’s Tucker Stadium is the top candidate to be the home for the 2021 Livingston Academy Football season. That is according to Head Coach Bruce Lamb. Lamb said as soon as he heard stadium renovations were moving forward, he started the process of finding an alternative site. “I’ve talked to Mark Wilson at Tennessee […]
LA Wildcats Moving; Stadium Renovations To Begin
Livingston Academy’s Football Team will have to find a new home for the upcoming season. The high school’s field will be out of commission until next spring as the school system moves forward with stadium renovations. Building Committee Chairman Mike Hayes said during a meeting Thursday night the plans will flip the home and visitor […]
Renovations Complete on Cooper & Dunn Residence Halls
Tennessee Tech students are starting to move into the newly renovated all-female Cooper & Dunn Residence Hall. Associate Vice President for Facilities Chuck Roberts said it was a $6 million dollar project to revamp the electric, plumbing and mechanical throughout. Roberts said there will be a new style to dorm rooms and a unique addition […]
West End Park Renovations Underway
Cookeville’s West End Park will receive two new basketball goals with a resurfaced court. Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said the city tries to keep the park updated every five years for the families at the West End communities. “I can not tell you the actually numbers of people that use it, but is is […]
Pickett County High Improvements Set To Begin
Pickett County High School is in the process of multiple renovations this summer. The Board of Education approved bids for the parking lot paving and ceiling replacement project. Quality Asphalt and Sealing Incorporated won the bid as the sole bidder at $29,545. Director of Schools Diane Elder said the parking lot will be numbered, striped […]
McMinnville Civic Center Renovations Wrapping
Renovations to McMinnville’s Civic Center should still be completed by September despite minor delays. McMinnville City Administrator Nolan Ming said with a project this size, you are going to run into problems you did not plan for. The combination of the smaller design problems caused the general contractor to ask for a 21 day extension. […]
