North Overton Utility Sees Good Results In Recent Audit
The North Overton Utility District recently received a positive audit, highlighting a much-improved financial condition for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. According to the audit, the district reported total assets of an estimated $6,520,826 at the end of the fiscal year, exceeding liabilities by an estimated $5,970,736. Total assets increased by an estimated $850,937 from the […]
New Gainesboro Utility Payment System Running
The town of Gainesboro has upgraded its utility payment system to allow online and telephone payments for increased efficiency and convenience. Town Clerk Lisa Dodson said residents had to pay in person with cash or checks until now. She said the town has added an online portal that allows customers to pay water and sewer […]
UCHRA LIHEAP Program for Low-Income Families
UCHRA’s LIHEAP program working with low-income families to keep utility bills paid. LIHEAP stands for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. UCHRA assists families struggling to meet financial deadlines for their energy bills by contacting and working with utility vendors directly to get those bills paid. Community Services Director Lanelle Godsey said this program is […]
Cookeville Increases Bid Threshold To Facilitate Department Purchases
Cookeville Utility Departments will now be able to spend up to $25,000 with a vendor without putting the item out for competitive bid. City Manager James Mills said the state recently allowed governing bodies to increase their thresholds as a result of inflation and rising costs. “It can actually speed the process up for getting […]
Overton Considering Water Access Expansion with ARP Funding
Water access in Overton County could see longstanding issues resolved through American Rescue Plan money. County Executive Ben Danner said up to $6 million in work extending water or improving infrastructure are being considered. “We’ve got some areas at Dry Hollow and some places in Rickman and some other places,” Danner said. “For years the […]
Jefferson Avenue Widening Construction Expected In Early, Mid-2022
Dirt will not start moving on the Jefferson Avenue widening project until 2022. T-DOT spokesperson Jennifer Flynn said the department is still in the property acquisition phase and bids are expected to open in late-summer or fall. Flynn said that once a contract is awarded, utilities must be relocated. That could take six months. “It […]
Utility Customers Impacted By Flooding
Some Jackson County utility customers may be without water Sunday because of washed away pipes. The utility reports outages across the county. Known outages include: New Hope Rd Schelley Knob Williford Lane Ft Blount Ferry Rd Flynn’s Creek Hunting Creek Rd Riley Creek Rd Pine Lick Rd Crabtree Creek Rd Old SR 85 Hwy Draper […]
UCEMC Resumes Disconnections June 15
Upper Cumberland Electric will resume service disconnections for those with a past-due balance June 15. The utility suspended disconnections at the start of the COVID-19 crisis. UCEMC officials said payment plans can be worked out for those still dealing with the economic realities of the pandemic. Officials said customers with issues should contact UCEMC as […]
