This Week Putnam Mayor Appoints Budget Committee, White Commission Considers Private Act
This week in the Upper Cumberland Putnam County takes the first step in creating a new budget for next fiscal year. Mayor Randy Porter will appoint the budget committee Tuesday. The commission will consider approval of the budget calendar in order to pass the spending plan by July. The road department will report a road […]
This Week Overton Commission Considers Jail Roof Bid, Algood Votes On Tennis Court Project
This week in the Upper Cumberland the Crossville City Council will meet with Upland Design Group to review options for its indoor recreation facility project. The meeting starts at 10:00 a.m. at city hall. The Overton County Commission will consider approving a bid for a jail roof project Monday. The county received four bids in […]
This Week Jackson Commission Meets, Cumberland Plateau Water Authority Holds First Meeting
This week in the Upper Cumberland the Jackson County Commission will meet. Commissioners will gather at the county courthouse Monday at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, the Cumberland Plateau Water Authority will have its first meeting. The seven-member board will be sworn in and elect its officers. The body was formed by private act last year with […]
This Week Putnam Commission Gathers, White Co Commission Votes On Budget Amendments
This week in the Upper Cumberland the Putnam County Commission will consider action that would allow a land purchase from Cookeville Tuesday. Commissioners will vote on an option that would allow the county to purchase 92.54 acres over the next six years if needed. The land is known as the Trinity Property. A resolution will […]
This Week White Co Committee Discusses Solid Waste, Algood Votes On Wine Ordinance
This week in the Upper Cumberland the Overton County Commission meets on Monday night. Business begins at 5:00 p.m. at the county courthouse. The Byrdstown Board of Aldermen meets Monday at 5:00 p.m. The White County Solid Waste Committee will discuss the future of garbage operations in a meeting Monday. Members will once again discuss […]
This Week Putnam Planning Commission Considers New Development, Livingston Continues Traffic Discussion
This week in the Upper Cumberland the Putnam County Regional Planning Commission will consider a new 54-lot development Tuesday. The subdivision at the end of Medlin Road in Baxter will be built on 64 acres. The project calls for a road extension and the construction of two new roads. The meeting starts at 6:00 p.m. […]
This Week Putnam Commission Votes On Park View Bond, Livingston Rescheduled Meeting
This week in the Upper Cumberland the Putnam County Commission will vote on funding to complete the Park View School. Commissioners gather for a special called meeting Tuesday to consider a $16.5 million bond. The money will be used to construct the upper grade wing of the K-8 school. Business begins at 6:00 p.m. The […]
This Week Putnam Commission Considers Grant Application, White Co Appoints IDB Members
This week in the Upper Cumberland the Putnam County Commission will consider a grant application to help fund the construction of the new fairgrounds Monday. Up to $1 million available for the event center on Tennessee Avenue through the Appalachian Regional Commission. A land sale at the Highlands business park also recommended to the commission. […]
This Week Overton Commission Bids Out Roof Project, Van Buren Commission Meets
This week in the Upper Cumberland the Overton County Commission will consider bidding out a roof replacement project for its jail. The project comes recommended from the county’s budget committee. Commissioners will vote on absorbing the cost for air evacuation benefits for county employees. The agenda continues with the salary of an assistant director for […]
This Week White Co Discusses Landfill, Algood Council Considers Big Mac Drive Extension
This week in the Upper Cumberland White County will host three committee meetings Monday. The company Waste Management is set to present to the Solid Waste Committee. Commissioners will also discuss the future of the landfill including the diversion of residential trash. The county’s steering committees will discuss the reappointment of the Parks and Recreation […]
