McMinnville Hosts Halloween Walking Trail Event Friday
McMinnville Parks and Recreation will host the 13th annual Trail of Treats along the Milner Recreation Center Walking Trail Friday, where locals gather in costumes and approach vendor booths. Recreation Program Coordinator Rene Alvarez said the event helps local businesses advertise and fosters community among the small town residents through a safe, family-friendly event. Alvarez […]
VEC Increasing Customer Charges Beginning April 1
Volunteer Energy Cooperative will raise its rates for the first time since 2005 as the company works to combat the rising prices of maintenance and materials. VEC Crossville and Monterey Service Area Manager Kevin Hembree said the residential customer flat rate charge will increase by $5.25, taking the price from $11.77 to $17. That rate […]
Sparta Experiencing 100 Week Lead Times To Receive Transformers
Lead times for electrical gear has Sparta waiting extended periods to receive purchases. The Sparta Board of Aldermen approved the purchase of seven pad mount transformers. Utility Manager Belva Bess said delivery will take 100 weeks. “I know a lot of construction people are having to halt construction over in Algood and stuff because they […]
Sparta Purchases Year Supply Of Transformers As Precaution
Sparta has purchased a year’s supply of transformers as a precautionary measure against lead times. Utility Manager Belva Bess said the electric department wants to avoid getting caught in stormy weather without a healthy supply of transformers. “They’re telling us now that our lead time for transformers are about 24 to 34 weeks,” Bess said. […]
