Cookeville Rescue Missions seeking community donations to help fund an emergency HVAC unit replacement. Executive Director Bruce Bailey said an annual inspection indicated the unit could not be repaired and needed to be fully replaced. He said the unit covers the Welcome Center, kitchen, and dining areas where there are no windows to allow for fresh air. “It affects a ... Read More »

A new Dollar General set to break ground in White County in the next 60 days. Codes Director Brett Nash said contractors had reached out to him about the prospects a few weeks ago. He said the location is set for off Highway 111 just outside Sparta city limits on the northbound lane. “I talked to a developer probably last ... Read More »

Byrdstown utilizing a $50,000 planning grant to update its waterline maps. Mayor Sam Gibson said this came about as a need after the town acquired the Pall Mall Utility District a few years ago. He said they made good strides to update the maps, but there is more to be done. “Most places we have like a big map showing ... Read More »

Algood City Council approved a purchase for a $130,952 backhoe, some $20,000 under budget. City Administrator Keith Morrison said the new Thompson Cat backhoe would replace the 20-year-old John Deere Model. “Instead of going with John Deere this time, Mr. Bradshaw and I talked about going with Thompson Cat just because they’re a local dealer, service and maintenance can be ... Read More »

Cookeville’s South Jefferson waterline replacement project came in some $2 million over what was originally budgeted. Water Quality Control Director Barry Turner said the work will replace old lines from the courthouse to the interstate. He said the lowest bid came in at some $6.2 million. “We’re wanting to go ahead, if you look at the other bids they were ... Read More »

The Fentress County community is coming together to support one another after two EF-1 tornadoes on Sunday. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said the tornadoes were approximately 900 feet wide and traveled just over 10 miles. He said while there was significant property damage to homes, barns and garages, there were no injuries or fatalities. “It’s amazing how people will come ... Read More »

City of Livingston in need of a new public safety building, and officials are beginning the planning process. Mayor Curtis Hayes said the city now has a full-time fire department, and more investigators with the police department. In addition, the building is approaching 30 years old. He said the time is now to look at what the next steps would ... Read More »

Putnam County District 1 Commissioner Jonathan Williams proposing a replacement pay structure for county employees. Williams said the idea came about after the county conducted a salary study and learned that it is behind on wages for employees. He said he believes that when looking at updating the pay scale, the entire system needs to be on the table, not ... Read More »

Cookeville City Council will considering applying for an additional grant to install sidewalks on Spring Street, bringing the total project to potentially three phases. Community Planning Director Jon Ward said the original scope of the project from 2014 would construct sidewalks from Old Kentucky Road to Broad Street. He said they were awarded a second grant in 2021 to break ... Read More »

Recent Livingston Academy graduate Halle Ledbetter named the recipient of the Bill Penn Broadcast Scholarship. During her time at Livingston Academy, Ledbetter played both basketball and golf all four years of high school. She said she plans to continue her education at Middle Tennessee State University where she will major in Journalism Sports Media. “Just the atmosphere of all the ... Read More »