TDEC Rules Recycling Research Facility Needs Putnam Commission Approval
TDEC will require Putnam County Commission approval before a small recycling research facility can be built. The reason, Putnam County falls under the Jackson Law. Mayor Randy Porter said the law requires a county commission vote for projects involving solid waste. “Our county attorney I think he reached out to them and they felt like […]
TDEC Changes ARP Allocations Giving Cities Water Infrastructure Money
Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said he sees TDEC’s revised plan to allocate ARP funding as a better solution. Under the new plan, the county will no longer serve as a middleman in allocating funds to local municipalities. Instead, the state will allocate money directly. “I think this is probably better,” Porter said. “I think […]
Van Buren Committee To Work On Spending Plan For Water, Sewer
Van Buren County will have some $2.8 million to spend on water and sewer projects through TDEC’s American Rescue Plan funding. But how will the county prioritize who will benefit from the money? Mayor Greg Wilson said four commissioners have been assigned to a committee that will work with utility districts to form a recommendation. […]
Byrdstown Creating Spending Plan For ARP Funding From TDEC
The Byrdstown Board of Aldermen discussed Monday possible projects for American Rescue Plan funding coming from TDEC. The state department has dedicated a portion of some $2 billion to each county. Mayor Sam Gibson said the funding will come through Pickett County and amounts to some $2.6 million. “Are we going to do the Industrial […]
Clay Looking Forward To Opportunities Through New TDEC Initiative
Clay County Mayor Dale Reagan is looking forward to meeting with TDEC about the development of Clay’s tourism industry. TDEC announced a new initiative Wednesday aimed at growing tourism industries in rural and distressed counties by leveraging state lands. Reagan said that the opportunity to highlight their area using nearby Standing Stone, Dale Hollow Lake, […]
Clay To Be Focus For TDEC Rural Economy Tourism Initiative
Clay County will be one of several focus areas for TDEC’s newly-launched initiative to heighten tourism industries in rural and distressed counties. Brian Clifford directs the Tennesse Bureau of Parks and Conservation Strategy and Support Office. He said that Clay is a significant area for the initiative because of its natural richness. Clifford said the […]
Hazardous Household Waste Drop-Off At Overton Fairgrounds Saturday
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation will provide a mobile hazardous waste collection service at the Overton County Fairgrounds on Saturday. Solid Waste Director Gary Smith said collection service will take anything from household cleaners, to pool chemicals, to paint thinner. Smith said it’s important to dispose of hazardous waste properly. “Mainly just keep […]
State ARP Funding Coming Down To Putnam For Water Projects
Putnam County will receive some $11.3 million dollars from TDEC for water expansion projects. Mayor Randy Porter said the funding comes from the state’s portion of the American Rescue Plan. “What they are going to do is ask the county’s to work with the city’s and water utility districts to come up with projects that […]
Algood Park Phase One Bidding Successful In Special Called Meeting
Algood has successfully rebid phase one of the city’s new 21-acre park on Friday night. The city awarded the bid for roughly $655,000, with only lighting being left out from the original plan. City Administrator Keith Morrison said it was his expectation that lighting the parking lot and walking trail were keeping the project from […]
Monterey Breaks Ground On Sewer Plant After Long Road
Monterey broke ground on its Water Resource Recovery Facility, the culmination of an over $13 million sewer system rehabilitation on Thursday. Engineer Nathaniel Green said it has been an eight year road to reach this point. Green said that Monterey persisted through new state processes to receive $5.985 million in funding from USDA Rural Development. […]
