Warren Approves Budget Without Raising Property Taxes
The Warren County Commission approved a fiscal year budget Monday that includes pay raises for county employees without increasing property taxes. Budget and Finance Committee Chairman Scott Rubley said the county currently maintains the seventh lowest property tax rate in Tennessee. “And the thing that makes me the proudest is we’ve been able to accomplish […]
White County Board Authorizes Fire Department Transfer
The White County Director Of Schools will begin the process to deed school-owned properties currently housing volunteer fire departments back to the county government. School Board Chair Bob Young introduced the proposal after discussions with County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson concerning the cleanest way to help the departments at BonDeCroft, Central View, and Cassville. Young […]
State Budget Includes $7 Million Grant Program For Rescue Squads And VFDs
Volunteer Fire Departments and Rescue Squads of the Upper Cumberland have a chance for more state funding next fiscal year. State Senator Paul Bailey said the General Assembly significantly boosted an established grant program. Bailey said the body allocated an extra $4.5 million for volunteer fire departments and $2 million for rescue squads. “A lot […]
