Overton’s Monroe Community Center Nears Completion
Overton County officials are awaiting final approval from state approval to open the new Monroe Community Center. Overton County Executive Steven Barlow said the county has been working to finalize soil samples and system requirements for the Monroe School Road facility. Barlow said the project timeline depends on the state agency determining the necessary footage […]
Land Purchase Secures Putnam County Landfill Border
Putnam County will purchase some 37-acres of land near the county landfill to establish more border and ensure the facility can continue operating for decades. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said the county actively monitors for available land surrounding the landfill to facilitate future expansion without the need to relocate the facility. Porter said the […]
Van Buren Hosting Free Hazardous Waste Disposal Saturday
TDEC will sponsor free household hazardous waste collection Saturday at the Van Buren County Convenience Center in Spencer. TDEC Commissioner David Salyers said the mobile service allows residents to drop off materials such as cleaning fluids, pesticides, and swimming pool chemicals. “This collection service provides an excellent way to responsibly dispose of household hazardous waste, […]
Gainesboro Aldermen Approve Increase In Project Funding
The Gainesboro Board of Aldermen approved a $235,670 change order Thursday to ensure the completion of a raw water intake project. Engineer Nathaniel Green said the additional funding is necessary to keep contractors on-site and avoid further delays caused by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Green said the total contract price for the project […]
Stickers Allow Students To Help Shape Sparta Parks Plan
Sparta will use a sticker-based system to gather feedback from local students as the city develops a comprehensive parks and recreation master plan. City Administrator Tonya Tindle said the city contracted with McGill and Associates to create the five-year plan. The firm is hosting drop-in community meetings this Thursday at Woodland Park Elementary during school […]
Cookeville Water System Earns Perfect Score On Sanitary Survey
Cookeville Department of Water Quality Control’s water system has earned a perfect score on its latest sanitary survey conducted by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. Water Quality Control Director Barry Turner said the survey is a comprehensive inspection of the entire water system, from the source at Center Hill Lake to the water […]
Sparta Alderman Provide Tablets To Y, Seniors, Library
Sparta Aldermen will spend the remainder of a broadband grant supplying Chromebooks to residents in need including local seniors and library patrons. City Administrator Tonya Tindle said the purchase of 160 Chromebook computers are the final act of spending the state grant. She said it gives back to the community. “We wanted to keep the […]
Sparta Taking Sludge To Landfill After Acquiring Permit
Sparta will start taking treated sludge to the local landfill next week after acquiring a needed TDEC permit to resume disposal. Sparta Public Works Director Dillard Quick said the city has not been able to dispose of the sludge as the city lost access to the landfill once it was sold to Waste Management, and […]
Celina Meeting Sewer Order Tasks From State Violation
Celina is up to date in meeting the requirements set by the state after violating the state’s wastewater regulations. According to TDEC, Celina has implemented a Capacity, Management, Operation, and Maintenance Program. Celina has submitted a plan for the program, which will provide a framework to operate and maintain its sanitary-sewer collection system efficiently, safely, […]
White County Shares Convenience Center Safety Concerns
White County Solid Waste Committee recommends closing the Landfill Convenience Center to relocate, County Executive Denny Wayne Johnson said Waste Management performs developmental work on the landfill as part of a four phase project, further developing the cells of the landfill and profiting the county. Johnson said the construction began to spill into the road, […]
