Warren District Gets Grant To Rehab Spencer System, Hinges On Agreement
Warren County Utility District Chairman Glenn Mitchell said a $9.5 million grant from the state will not move forward unless Spencer and the District can come to terms on an acquisition. The Warren County Utility District received the grant this week to replace Spencer water infrastructure, to prepare for an acquisition by the district. Mitchell […]
Spencer American Legion Commander Spearheads Houses For Homeless Vets
The Commander of Spencer’s American Legion Post leading the construction of four buildings to house homeless veterans. Hansel Moore said the exterior of the buildings are complete and the work is moving into the interior. He said he is seeking volunteers to help him with electricity, plumbing, drywall and painting. Moore said there are homeless […]
This Week: UC Airport Board Looking To Replace Interlocal Agreement
This week the Upper Cumberland Regional Airport Board will discuss approval of a new interlocal agreement. The agreement, once approved, will declare how the airport is to be run and the roles each the four governments involved will play. The governments of Cookeville, Sparta, Putnam County, and White County will all have to ratify the […]
T-DOT Wants Transferred Vehicle Back From Van Buren After Grant Issue
The Van Buren County Commission voted Tuesday to resolve an issue with T-DOT over a van T-DOT wants returned after a decade of use in the county. The van was provided to the county in 2013 through a T-DOT federal aid grant. It was meant to be used for specific transportation purposes. County Attorney Howard […]
Van Buren Committee Wants To Increase Security For Spencer Convenience Center
Van Buren County’s Committee A is looking to increase security at the Spencer Convenience Center because of theft and other issues with the center’s camera system. County officials said electronics were recently unplugged and a chain stolen from the office. County Commissioner Cale Crain said there is only one functioning camera at the center at […]
Spencer Moves Forward With Endangered Species Survey
The City of Spencer will move forward with an endangered species survey after a Thursday night vote. The survey required as part of the process to improve the city’s water supply, as mandated by the state Water and Wastewater Finance Board. The city wants to construct a new water raw water line. “This is down […]
New Spencer Police Chief Focuses On Staffing To Provide Quality Services
School safety, staffing and community connections have been the focus for Spencer Police Chief Scott Garing. Garing was appointed as police chief in September of last year after serving in the city 10 years as a patrol officer. Since taking the job, Garing said he has added two new school resource officers. “Connecting with the […]
Funding Agencies On Board With Spencer’s Caney Fork River Project
Spencer will pursue an additional $4 million in order to fund its Caney Fork River water project. The $6 million dollar project will construct the needed infrastructure to use the river as the city’s water source. Mayor Alisa Farmer said the next step in the work is moving forward. “We’ve discussed this with USDA and […]
Spencer Aldermen To Vote On Water Rate Increases Thursday
Mayor Alisa Farmer said the city has reached the point where low water rates can no longer be ignored. If approved Thursday, a water rate increase of $3.75 would go into effect in February. Both city and county customers would be impacted by the increase. Farmer said after that, the city would increase water rates […]
Van Buren Commission Officially Transfers ARPA Funds To Spencer, Bledsoe Co
The Van Buren County Commission voted Tuesday night to transfer its $2.5 million in COVID utility funds to the town of Spencer and Bledsoe County. The state asked the county to make the transfer as a way to eliminate duplicate applications to the state. Engineer Consultant Zeda Hillis said the commission’s decision will eliminate the […]
