Census Shows UC Growth, Putnam, Van Buren And Clay Lead By Percentage
Tennessee’s census data is out, showing the Upper Cumberland has grown by nearly seven percent over the last decade. The region as a whole grew by 21,513 people since 2010. Putnam, Van Buren and Cumberland Counties lead the way in growth by percentage. Van Buren County grew its population by 11.2 percent, Putnam County grew […]
Van Buren High School Hosts Informational Night For Students And Parents
Van Buren High School will host an informational back to school night Tuesday evening. Principal Katina Simmons said the event will serve both parents and students with information as the new school year begins. “We’re really big on communication with our parents and our students,” Simmons said. “The more they know the more information they […]
Van Buren High School FFA Team Takes 7th In State Competition
Van Buren County High School’s FFA Envirothon team took seventh place in the state this year. Agriculture Teacher Lance Smith said the team tested over five agriculture topics to win the Upper Cumberland region. Smith said when you get to state, his team had to take a real world problem for a land owner and […]
Spencer American Legion Post Leads District In Growth
The Spencer American Legion Post 207 has seen a revival over the past year. Twenty-three new members have joined since last summer, which leads the Upper Cumberland District. Commander Hansel Moore said the post was on the brink of closing about three years ago, but membership is now healthy. “One of the things that we […]
One UC Mayor Believes A Regional Mask Mandate Is Needed
Should the Upper Cumberland county leaders come together and issue a region-wide mask mandate. At least one county executive believes the time has arrived. Van Buren County Mayor Greg Wilson said he will try to gather county leadership together early this week to suggest such an approach. “I am going to urge my fellow county […]
Van Buren Has Nine Audit Findings With Six Repeats
A Tennessee Comptroller’s Office audit of Van Buren County has found nine money handling findings with six reoccurring from last year. Most of these findings come from cash overdrafts, failing to solicit bids and several expenditures exceeding appropriated amounts. Comptroller Director of Communications John Dunn said the repeat findings are concerning. “It shows us that […]
Comptroller’s Office Said Van Buren Finances In Good Shape
Tennessee Comptroller’s Office Director of Communications said Tuesday’s decision against the Van Buren Wheel tax will not immediately affect the county. Dunn said the county’s property tax will provide enough county revenue for the remainder of the year. “Van Buren County implemented a property tax increase at that time, and it is that revenue that […]
Van Buren Wheel Tax Increase Fails
The wheel tax in Van Buren County has failed to pass. One thousand nine hundred and thirty seven residents voted against the $40 dollar increase with 883 voting in favor. This is the second proposed wheel tax increase to get voted down by voters in the last two years. In February 2019, voters struck down […]
Van Buren’s Trunk Or Treat This Saturday
Van Buren’s annual trunk or treat will take place this Saturday in the parking lot of the county’s administration building. Sheriff Eddie Carter said people handing out candy need to leave a parking space between you and the next car. “The area is lit very well. I will be there patrolling,” Carter said. “The best […]
Van Buren Rebidding Masonic Building
Van Buren commissioners voted to restart the bidding process for the Masonic Building off Spring Street. Mayor Greg Wilson said the county does not have a need for the property. “Instead of paying utilities and insurance on the building and it’s just sitting there empty and we would be better served and the county would […]
