Airport Needs More Staff To Help With Growth, Budget Up
The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport’s new fiscal year budget includes a slight increase in expenditures. UCRA Airport Director Dean Selby said the airport needs to add staff, as its growth continues. Insurance costs are also rising. Selby said the airport is looking to add two additional employees over the next few years. “The cost of […]
UC Airport Receives Centerline Lighting Grant
The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport has received a state grant to pay for new lights to be installed down the center of the airport’s taxiway. Airport Director Dean Selby said the new lights will be solar-powered and are meant to improve situational awareness on the runway. Selby said planes tend to have low-quality taxi lights […]
UC Airport Assessing Wildlife Around Facility
The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport in the midst of a wildlife assessment in order to improve security measures. Airport Manager Dean Selby said the assessment is happening thanks to a grant from the USDA to study the different wildlife in the area and how they impact the airport. Selby said wildlife is one of the […]
UC Airport Pursuing FAA Terminal Grant
The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport is working to increase their chances of receiving a grant for a new terminal. Airport Manager Dean Selby said they are getting input directly from the FAA to make sure their application for the grant is as strong as possible. Selby said they applied for the grant once in the […]
Airport Emergency Training Coming For White, Putnam
Emergency Management personnel from White and Putnam Counties will be familiarizing themselves with aviation emergency protocols over the coming months. White County EMA Director Matt McBride said protecting aircraft passengers using the Upper Cumberland Regional Airport requires multiple agencies to operate on one accord. He said aviation emergency response requires specialized training beyond what many […]
Upper Cumberland Airport Exploring Solar Energy Options
The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport is partnering with a consulting company to explore the financial benefits of utilizing solar power. National energy services company McKinstry will review the site to see how much of the monthly electric bill can be offset utilizing solar power. The feasibility review will be done free or charge. Airport Manager […]
White County Commissioners Appoint Four To Senior Center Board
White County Commissioners began the reconstitution of the Senior Center Board Monday night with the appointment of four new board members. Commissioners approved Karen LaFever, Robert McCormick, Shirley Scott, and Amy Bailey to serve on the 13-member board as the county representatives, joining County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson. The former board voted to disband last […]
This Week: Putnam County Ratifies New Fire Chief, White County Considers Levying Sales Tax
This week the Putnam County Commission will ratify County Mayor Randy Porter’s appointment of a new fire chief for the county. Fire Chief Tom Brown is retiring from the role after over 25 years with the department and 37 years in fire service. The board will also consider the approval of the new interlocal agreement […]
UC Airport Investigating Ways To Expand Parking Capacity
The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport is looking for ways to increase its parking capacity as it continues with major expansions. Airport Manager Dean Selby said the airport’s rapid growth is steadily bringing in more and more people, But construction of new facilities limits any new potential parking lots. Selby said the problems caused by a […]
UC Airport Board To Discuss New Interlocal Agreement This Week
The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport Board will hold a special called meeting Wednesday to discuss a new interlocal agreement between the four governments involved with the airport. Airport Manager Dean Selby said the new agreement will clarify the responsibilities the governments of Cookeville, Sparta, Putnam County and White County. Selby said the current agreement has […]
