Spencer Receives $26K Tourism Grant For Park Additions
The City of Spencer has received a $26,000 grant from the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development to make additions to the city park. Spencer Mayor Alisa Farmer said the city will use the grant to install LED lighting along the walking trail and build a new rustic stage. Farmer said the city hopes the improvements […]
Spencer Apply For Grant To Upgrade Park Playground
The city of Spencer is applying for a grant from the Tennessee Department of Health to upgrade the playground equipment at the city park. The grant amount is $80,000 and requires a $20,000 match from the city. Spencer Mayor Alisa Farmer said the current playground equipment is the same equipment that was originally installed when […]
Street Funding Concerns In New Spencer Budget
Spencer Aldermen approved an estimated $1.3 million budget on first reading Thursday night with concerns about funding for road improvements. Spencer Mayor Alisa Farmer said the budget includes some $56,300 for the city’s street fund. Farmer said an estimated $43,000 of that fund will go towards paying a note for the paving of many streets […]
Spencer Changes Municipal Court To Wednesday
Spencer has changed the day and time of municipal court to make it more accommodating to residents. Spencer Municipal Court will be held held on the first Wednesday of each month at 1 pm. It is currently held on the first Tuesday of each month at 5 pm. Spencer Mayor Alisa Farmer said the change […]
Spencer Developing Downtown Revitalization Project
Spencer Aldermen approved a contract Thursday to develop a downtown revitalization project. Spencer Mayor Alisa Farmer said the $20,000 contract includes architectural services to form a project plan. Farmer said the city will use a grant to cover the contract and get the initial phases of the project underway. “We’ll have a community meeting, they […]
Residents Get Insight Into Spencer Merger
Spencer and Warren County Utility District officials held a public meeting Tuesday night to address the long road ahead to improve the city’s water system. Utility District General Manager Anthony Pelham said his main focus is to bring clean drinking water to Spencer’s residents. Pelham said the process may cause the water to get worse […]
Spencer Set To Establish Tourism Council
Spencer will establish an Economic Development and Tourism Council to serve as an advisor on economic and tourism matters. The new council will have 13 members consisting of businesses and entities that already work with economic development for the city. Mayor Alisa Farmer said tourism is an industry the city has not yet explored. “I […]
Spencer Cancels Water/Sewer Rate Increase
The Spencer City Council amended an ordinance for a planned water and sewer rate increase Thursday. The increase implemented in February, 2023 to gradually increase rates every six months until the city’s utilities were no longer experiencing financial stress. With the change in utility leadership, Spencer Mayor Alisa Farmer said the state suggested the change. […]
Spencer Purchases Upgraded Modules For Water Plant
The town of Spencer approved the purchase of some $186,000 for upgraded water modules to expedite water quality improvement as its water utility changes hands. Warren County Utility District General Manager Anthony Pelham said as asset consolidation continues, the modules could be a big first step in improving quality right away. Pelham said the filters […]
Spencer Applies For $20,000 Tourism Roadmap Grant
The city of Spencer has applied for a $20,000 Rural Video and Photography Asset Grant with the Tennessee Department of Tourism Development. Spencer Mayor Alisa Farmer said the city sponsored a meeting with the state last week where state representatives shared opportunities to increase tourism in both the city and Van Buren County. She said […]
