Spencer’s Water System Improvements Still On Schedule
Spencer’s various water system improvements are still on schedule for 2026 completion after construction began several months ago. Warren County Utility District General Manager Anthony Pelham said the Utility District currently has four different contractors at four different sites, and they are all progressing well. Pelham said initial blasting took a lot of time. “That […]
Spencer Adopts New Logo To Better Represent Community
The City of Spencer has adopted a new logo to better represent the community. Spencer Mayor Alisa Farmer said the new logo has not yet been publicly revealed. Farmer said the new logo highlights things that Spencer is known for. Farmer said one of those things is the Burritt College building. “That’s a big historical […]
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 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 […]
Spencer Residents Complain About 111 Jake Braking
Spencer officials looking into ways to handle the rising issue of jake braking on Highway 111. Trucks sometime use the process where the exhaust system, not the brakes, can be used to slow vehicles. The problem is the loud noise that emanates from the process. Alderman David Chandler said citizens who live along Highway 111 […]
