Putnam Co. Road Department Bidding Out Bob Lynn Rd. Bridge Replacement
The Putnam County Road Department accepting bids to replace the Bob Lynn Road bridge over Mill Creek. Road Supervisor Randy Jones said the goal to restabilize the bridge by installing a stone foundation for new footers. “Over the years these large rains have come through and got to eating our under the footers, and it […]
Cookeville Boat Dock Road Utility District Upgrading Waterlines
The Cookeville Boat Dock Road Utility District is gearing up for two major waterline replacement projects. Consulting Engineer Mike Callahan said that starting in three to four weeks work will start to upgrade service lines to about 500 homes south of Ditty Road. Callahan said that following that project, eight inch pipe will go in […]
Cookeville Seeking Funding To Replace Cane Creek Bridge
Cookeville’s Public Works Department will seek city council approval Thursday to participate in a federal program funding work on Cane Creek Bridge. Director Greg Brown said the latest inspection showed the bridge needs to be repaired or replaced. “The bridge was built in 1940, so it is really time to replace it,” Brown said. “So, […]
New Bus Awning Approved For Rickman Elementary
The Overton County Board of Education has approved replacing the awning at Rickman Elementary’s bus drop off area. Director of Schools Mark Winningham said a storm last spring damaged the canopy to the point of being irreparable. “Well, it was the sheet metal and the frame, as well,” Winningham said. “It twisted the frame of […]
