Tennessee Highway Patrol will conduct rolling roadblocks early Sunday morning allowing utility work along I-40. Motorists should be prepared to stop between exit 290 eastbound and 311 westbound. The work will take place from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. Personnel and equipment will be traveling through the work zone during that time. Read More »

The first cohort of at some 19 Tennessee Tech students in the grow your own teacher program will graduate this May. The university one of seven programs that received state funding in 2020. The State Education Department reported Tuesday that more than 200 teachers will enter the teacher pipeline through the programs. Associate Dean Julie Baker said students have worked ... Read More »

Monterey has scheduled a public hearing to consider community input for its upcoming grant application. The city currently time plans to rehabilitate about 3,500 feet of sewer lines and upgrade 15 manholes. Applying for a new fire truck could also be an option. The public hearing will take place on February 15th at 9:00 a.m. Following the public hearing, the ... Read More »

Spencer will pursue an additional $4 million in order to fund its Caney Fork River water project. The $6 million dollar project will construct the needed infrastructure to use the river as the city’s water source. Mayor Alisa Farmer said the next step in the work is moving forward. “We’ve discussed this with USDA and the state revolving loan program,” ... Read More »

The Algood Planning Commission will further study guidelines to limit the size of accessory structures. Building Inspector Bob Lane said the commission wants to refine the restrictions as it relates to lot sizes. “If they’re on a fairly small lot, and they are going out there to build a monstrosity of a building that overwhelms the entire neighborhood, that’s what ... Read More »

The Spencer Board of Aldermen voted 4-1 Thursday to raise its flat water rates as a part of a two year plan to cover the system’s depreciation costs. As a part of the final adoption, the board held a public hearing where seven residents shared their thoughts. Resident Barry Austin said as a business owner, the affordability concerns him. “That’s ... Read More »

The deadline to pay your property taxes is quickly approaching. February 28th is the last day you can make payments without interest penalties. White County Trustee Kathryn Adcock said the main issue people should be aware of is if your property changed hands in the middle of the year. “I would like to stress to the buyer to check their ... Read More »

Monterey will further study extending public water for a Nashville-based company wanting to construct a new distribution center. The city’s water and sewer committee discussed a water line project partnership with Stephens Seed and Supply Inc. Thursday. Engineer Nathaniel Green said the city could lay a water line to the city limits on Wilder Avenue, but the company would need ... Read More »

The Monterey Water and Sewer Committee recommended a joint water project with Putnam County to move forward Thursday. The project is a partnership to extend public water on Calfkiller Road through American Rescue Plan money. County Mayor Randy Porter said the project needed to move forward as spending deadlines start to approach. “We’re still wanting to do the project if ... Read More »

The roads in Jackson and Overton counties are clear after a small amount of snow accumulation Thursday morning. Both school systems closed for the day out of precaution. Overton Road Supervisor James Norrod said there seemed to be no problem areas within the county this morning. “It was starting to flurry pretty good,” Norrod said, “You seen just a little ... Read More »