Byrdstown Approves Donation To Support 911 Program, New Features
Byrdstown Aldermen approved a $5,000 contribution to the county’s 911 agency, a contribution that will continue going forward to help the system grow. Overton-Pickett Emergency Communications Director Chris Masiongale said they have implemented a number of new features that will benefit the city such as the ability to text or video call 911 for special […]
Cookeville Water Department Seeking Change Order For Joff Drive Water Line Project
Cookeville Water Department having to change its plans for the Joff Drive Waterline project. Water Quality Control Director Barry Turner said the goal is to get rid of an old waterline that runs under the Putnam County Bus Garage and the stock barn property. He said after initial work was started, crews determined a change […]
Sparta Targeting Water Line Replacements With State ARP Money
Sparta wants to target waterline replacements though its state American Rescue Plan money. The city has been allocated about $1 million for water and sewer improvements. City Administrator Brad Hennessee said the city is currently creating the scorecard required to utilize the funds. “We’ve identified enough streets that need water line replacement,” Hennessee said. “We […]
Jackson To Use $1.9M Of ARP Funds To Extend And Rehab Water Lines
Jackson County working to extend and rehab the water line in four areas of the county. Mayor Randy Heady said those areas include Big Branch, Lambert Hollar, Sycamore Hollar, and Spring Fork Creek Road. He said that the project has been in the works since he first took office. “One of the landowners was in […]
Livingston Asking For Community Response In Lead And Copper Pipe Survey
The town of Livingston set to begin process of identifying any lead water lines within the city. Tennessee Association of Utility Districts Representative J.W. Griffin said that this is a result of the Lead and Copper Pipe rule passed in December, 2021. He said that the goal is to hopefully get rid of lead that […]
All Livingston Water Pressure Issues Should Be Resolved Monday
Livingston residents can expect all water pressure issues to be resolved on Monday. Mayor Curtis Hayes said a 12 inch water line burst along Highway 111 on Sunday morning causing outages and low pressure. Hayes said no residents should be without water or experiencing low pressure by the end of business hours. “When you have […]
Monterey To Replace Water Line On West Stewart Avenue
Monterey will replace some 725 feet of water line on West Stewart Avenue near South Walnut Street. Engineer Nathaniel Green said that the bid with W&O Construction would cost the city approximately $15,116. “If we were to bid that right now say by itself, you’d be looking somewhere around $50,000 to do that particular line,” […]
Double Springs Utility Using $1.2 Million Bond For Main Line Upgrade
The Double Springs Utility District is finalizing a $1.2 million bond for a main line improvement near Highway 70. Board President Lynn McHenry said the water line from Locust Grove Road to Highway 56 will increase from an eight inch to 12 inch line. “We of course have an increase in usage in that end […]
River Road Repaired In Clay County, Water Restored
River Road in Clay County has been repaired, including a water line that slipped into the Obey River. County Road Supervisor Jason Browning said that water has been restored to residents impacted by this line break. Browning said that the road has been repaired but drivers should be cautious. “They opened the flood gates at […]
Baxter Approves Utility Agreement For Subdivision Project
Baxter moved one step closer for a subdivision project on Highway 70 during Thursday night’s Board of Aldermen meeting. The board approved Mayor John Martin signing an agreement with the Double Springs Utility District. Martin said this will run a 12 inch water line to the project. Martin said this will provide adequate water flow […]
