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Tech Engineering Building Should Be Complete By June

Tennessee Tech’s new engineering building should be complete by June with a grand opening set for October. Tech President Phil Oldham said the 100,000 square foot facility will provide new opportunities for students. “It’s literally going to be a game changer,” Oldham said. “The College of Engineering and Tech has been well-recognized for decades as being a leader in engineering ... Read More »

Crawford Said Taking It Slow Key For Water Authority

While some residents are concerned about the slow pace of the Cumberland Plateau Water Authority, Crossville Mayor R.J. Crawford said the importance of a long-term solution is most important. Authority leadership, including Crawford and County Mayor Allen Foster, recently met with state officials about how the state can help with a long-term water source. Crawford said he heard a clear ... Read More »

Little To Represent Cumberland On Commission

Knoxville Attorney Ford Little appointed to represent Cumberland County and the rest of District Two on the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission. The appointment runs through February, 2029. Little is a past president of The University of Tennessee Alumni Association. He both hunts and fishes. District two includes Anderson, Blount, Campbell, Cumberland, Knox, Loudon, Morgan, Roane, Scott, Sevier, and Union ... Read More »

Cookeville Locks In Prices On 2 New Trash Trucks

Cookeville committing to purchase two new sanitation trucks in the new fiscal year, trying to lock in the best prices now. City Council agreed to purchase a new side-load truck and a new front-load truck at a total price of $808,000. Public Works Director Blake Mayo said they expect an August completion date on the side-load truck, which is currently ... Read More »

Council Approves New Division Of Human Resources

Cookeville will operate with a new Division of Human Resources, after a Thursday night City Council vote. Council members approved an ordinance abolishing the Human Resources Department, to create the new division which will be led by the city’s HR manager. “The manager would report directly to the city manager,” City Manager James Mills said. “This reclassification is a part ... Read More »

City Council Recognizes Cookeville Hoops Teams

Cookeville City Council recognized the Cookeville Girls and Boys basketball teams Thursday night for outstanding seasons. “My husband, who played basketball for Cookeville High School, he said that they used to tell him ‘you’re a 2A athlete in a 4A division, and that Cookeville High School is never going to make it to the state tournament,'” Mayor Laurin Wheaton said. ... Read More »

Roof Bids Set To Be Solicited For Sparta Plant

Sparta Board of Aldermen authorized the accepting of bids to replace the roof at the Sewer Plant Facility during its Thursday meeting. City Administrator Tonya Tindle said the project was included in the city’s fiscal year budget. The city will begin soliciting bids for the project immediately. Aldermen also approved repairs to one of the city’s trash trucks. The $27,000 ... Read More »

Hertz Closes Cookeville Rental Car Office

Hertz has closed its Cookeville rental car office. Hertz Corporate confirmed the closing, citing its recent fourth quarter earnings. The company posted a net loss of $418 million. “We have been assessing the scope of our global facilities network, which has resulted in the closure of some rental locations,” A Hertz statement said. The statement said customers can use the ... Read More »

Crain Retiring As Van Buren Veterans Officer

Johnny Crain resigned as Van Buren County Veterans Service Officer, effective at the end of the month. In a letter to County Commissioners, Crain informed leadership he planned to retire. His final day of service will be March 28. County Executive David Sullivan said Committee B of the commissioners will begin the process of replacing Crain. The Commission accepted the ... Read More »

Cumberland County Shooting Suspect Jailed

A Rockwood man booked into the Cumberland County Jail early Friday morning as the investigation continues into a Monday shooting. 29-year-old Jonathan Duncan charged with one count of Attempted First Degree Murder and one count of Felon in Possession of a Firearm. The Cumberland County Sheriffs Department S.W.A.T. team took Duncan into custody early Friday. The Rockwood man identified by ... Read More »