Chamber’s Stephens Selected For Fellowship Work, Research
Livingston Overton County Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Zach Stephens has been selected as a founding fellow for the Porter Development Initiative. Stephens said the program helps economic development professionals and elected leaders understand the drivers of regional prosperity and competitiveness. Stephens said the initiative utilizes case studies to examine effective strategies and development […]
Cookeville Council Approves Hotel To Housing Conversions
The Cookeville Council approved an ordinance on second and final reading Thursday that allows for the conversion of hotels and motels into multi-family housing units. Council members ultimately voted to revert to the original version of the ordinance while adding a mandatory 90-day minimum lease term and a requirement that property owners must accept housing […]
Mills Receives Raise Following Near-Perfect Evaluation
Cookeville City Manager James Mills received a 3 percent pay increase Thursday following a near-perfect annual performance evaluation. City Attorney Dan Rader said the council conducts confidential evaluations each year to measure the city manager’s performance across several categories. “Last year, Mr. Mills’ evaluation came back at 4.93, and I personally didn’t think he could […]
McMinnville Seeks Input On Curbside Recycling Service
McMinnville exploring the launch of a new free curbside recycling program to increase waste diversion and provide a more convenient service for residents. Public Works Director Lyndon Bussell said the city is currently seeking public input through a survey to determine if there is widespread interest in the service. Bussell said the department has been […]
Crossville Finalizes Contract For Fire Station Renovations
Crossville officials finalizing a contract for the upgrades to Fire Station 1. Engineer Tim Begley said the current schedule has the contractor arriving on February 11 to begin foundation work. Begley said the city plans to start demolition work approximately two weeks before that date. “When they provide us with a shop drawing of the […]
Smithville Wants To Consider Data Centers Zoning Restrictions
Smithville is expected to strengthen zoning restrictions on data centers during a special called meeting Wednesday to further expand protections. UCDD Deputy Director Tommy Lee said the city wants to establish specific regulations because these facilities are currently not mentioned in the local zoning ordinances. While this would mean they are prohibited by default. Lee […]
Clay Officials Secure Grant For Extensive Park Renovations
Clay County is launching a $700,000 renovation project at Clay County Park and the local fairgrounds to modernize public facilities and boost regional tourism. Clay County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Dr. Doug Young said the funding allows the county to address long-standing infrastructure issues. Young said the project follows a master plan for parks […]
Monterey Begins Enforcing Residential, Commercial Codes
Monterey’s Building Codes Department beginning code enforcement to ensure residential and commercial properties meet safety and maintenance standards. Building Inspector Randy Randolph said while the town codes have always existed, they have not been actively enforced for several years. Despite this, Randolph said his experience with the response from local residents has been surprisingly positive. […]
Overton County Accepting Opioid Settlement Grant Applications
Overton County now accepting applications for grant funding to support local organizations dedicated to fighting addiction. Overton County Opioid Chairperson Donna Savage said the application window remains open through noon on Tuesday. Savage said the funding originates from lawsuits against pharmaceutical companies that profited from the widespread distribution of opioid prescriptions. “We just want the […]
Crossville Culinarian Chases $25,000 Prize And TV Debut
A Crossville culinarian competing in a national competition that could lead to a television appearance and $25,000 in prize money. Jason Bour said the competition serves as a fundraiser for the James Beard Foundation, an organization dedicated to improving food standards. Bour said the foundation specifically works to increase diversity by supporting women and minority […]
