This Week: Putnam Meets At New Location, Van Buren Considers Raises
This week in Upper Cumberland the Putnam County Commission moves its meeting location to the Cookeville Community Center. Mayor Randy Porter said after conversations with Chairman Mike Atwood, concerns over rising COVID numbers caused the switch from the Putnam County Courthouse. The Commission will be appointing a new chairman for the year at the Monday […]
This Week: Fentress Discusses Pay Raises, Putnam Redistricting
This week in the Upper Cumberland the Fentress County Commission will meet for a reconvened meeting Monday. The purpose to discuss pay raises for positions in the county’s Sheriff’s Office and Solid Waste Department. The issue was included in last week’s commission meeting for discussion, but members will gather again at 6:00 p.m. to consider. […]
This Week: Putnam Commission Supports Rail Trail, Fentress Road Funding Request
This week in the Upper Cumberland the Putnam Commission will consider a resolution from committee that supports the expansion of the Tennessee Central Rail Trail. Starting at 5:30 Monday, the Planning Committee will recommend the approval as well as changes to the county personnel policy. Director of Schools Corby King is also expected to present […]
This Week: Overton Commission Appoints Redistricting Committee
This Week in the Upper Cumberland the Overton County Commission will appoint its Election Redistricting Committee. The group will consist of five commissioners, Election Administrator Craig Story, EMA Director Chris Masiongale and County Executive Ben Danner. Danner has said in the past that he anticipates the process to be a time crunch to reach the […]
This Week: Livingston Considers Hiring Two New Employees
This week in the Upper Cumberland the Livingston Board of Aldermen will consider hiring two new employees. Members on Monday at 6:00 p.m. will consider hiring a Livingston Fire Department employee and a new dispatcher. The board will also discuss changes to the city charter in old business. The topic will cover options for the […]
This Week: Putnam Presents New Fiscal Year Budget
This week in the Upper Cumberland Putnam County will present its new fiscal budget for the first time Monday. The county budget committee has met multiple times over the past months to construct the spending plan. It includes some $98 million dollars worth of bonds. About $44 million for a new PreK-8 school, located off […]
This Week: Putnam Commission Works On Jail Bond And New School
This week the Putnam County Commission will discuss finances and county debt in a work session Monday. The topic of discussions will focus on the bond issue for the new jail, a new school, as well as the new fiscal year budget. Sheriff Eddie Farris and School Director Corby King are set to present their […]
This Week Overton Commission Fills Two Vacant Official Seats
This week in the Upper Cumberland a new commissioner and school board member will be appointed in Overton County. The county commission on Monday at 5:00 p.m. will consider applicants. The District Three School Board seat left vacant by the late Larry Looper. The District One Commissioner seat also empty due to the resignation of […]
This Week: Overton Considers CDBG Application, Pickett Schools Update Policies
This week the Overton County Commission meets in regular session Monday. The consideration to apply for a Community Development Block Grant will be discussed. The $420,000 grant with a 13 percent county match would be used on new mini pumper trucks for the volunteer fire department. The application process began with an October public hearing. […]
This Week: Monterey Fills Vacant Board Seat
The Monterey Board of Alderman will meet for its monthly meeting Monday night. The board will hear from the two nominations to fill the vacant seat for the second Ward. Jim Whittaker and Shannon McGee are the two for consideration. Other discussions will include the second phase of the town’s storm water mitigation and switching […]
