Residents Urge Infrastructure Focus In Plan Update, Growth
Cookeville residents are calling for a heightened focus on infrastructure and transportation as city officials update the 2050 Comprehensive Plan Resident Sam Matson said the city should prioritize options for getting around town that do not involve a car. Matson said he supports the bicycle network plan but wants to see it implemented more aggressively. […]
Crossville Voters To Decide Water Asset Transfer In November
Crossville voters will decide the future of the city’s water and sewer assets following a city council vote Tuesday to place a referendum on the November 3 ballot. Mayor RJ Crawford said the referendum is a required step under the city charter before any transfer of utility system property can occur. Crawford said the measure […]
Cookeville Closes South Maple Avenue For Erosion Repair
Cookeville repairing erosion along the shoulders of South Maple Ave to ensure the safety of the thousands of commuters who travel the roadway daily. Public Works Director Mary Beth Elrod said the week-long closure involves routine maintenance to address large drop-offs and unsafe areas caused by stormwater and vehicles leaving the pavement. Elrod said the […]
Overton County Budgets With No Property Tax Increase
Overton County will not see a property tax increase this year as officials considered Monday night utilizing reserve funds to cover a projected budget deficit. The current county fund balance sits at $1.4 million. District 2 County Commissioner Darwin Clark said the county is currently preparing the budget for the upcoming fiscal year while reviewing […]
Baxter Budget Funds Employee Raises Without Tax Increases
Baxter officials proposing a new budget that includes a $1 hourly raise for all full-time employees while maintaining the current tax rate for residents. Mayor Danny Holmes said the city prioritized the pay increase to help retain staff amidst rising cost of living. Holmes said aldermen would have to cut several departmental requests to balance […]
Livingston Seeks Experienced Airport Manager Candidate
Livingston is seeking a new airport manager to oversee operations and safety at the municipal airport. Mayor Lori Elder Burnett said the city is looking for a candidate with specific experience in the aviation industry to fill the role. Burnett said Kevin Bishop has taken over as the interim while previous manager moves to part-time […]
Unconfirmed Contract Adds Uncertainty To White Co Shelter
The future of the White County animal shelter more uncertain today after a relocation effort seemed to gain more traction at last week’s White County Budget Committee meeting. Friends of White County Animals Vice President Amanda Goff said the animal shelter currently resides on landfill property that was recently sold to a third-party company. Goff […]
Expert: Data Centers A Result Of Growing AI Demand
A local technology expert cites the massive demand for artificial intelligence as the driving force behind the construction of large-scale data centers across the nation, including Warren County. Residents spoke for some 90 minutes last week, speaking against the center. Vol State Dean of Technology Kevin Blankenship said these facilities consist of vast collections of […]
Ditty Road Closure, Remodel Nearing Final Completion
Baxter Engineer Tom Bennett said the relocation and expansion of Ditty Road moving forward. Bennett said the project is nearly finished, with crews now focusing on final connections. “All that work is complete,” Bennett said, “The relocation of the utilities. Of course Rogers Group and TDOT is in there doing all the work. They basically […]
Appeals Window Open For Jackson Resident Appraisals
Jackson County residents can challenge new property tax appraisals through the Board of Equalization as the county undergoes its annual assessment review process beginning Monday. Jackson County Mayor Jim Morgan said property owners often seek appeals because they believe the assessed value of their land or home is incorrect. Morgan said the meetings allow individuals […]
