The City of Crossville has delayed the opening of Garrison Park. City Manager Greg Wood said a small glitch occurred during the state’s inspection of park facilities on Tuesday. “We have to comply with ADA requirements, which require no more than five pounds of pressure to open a door,” Wood said. “We’ve got a door that’s sticking, so we may ... Read More »

A resurfacing project will continue to cause nightly lane closures along Interstate 40 westbound in Putnam County. Jennifer Flynn is the spokesperson for the Tennessee Department of Transportation. “They’re planning on beginning to place the surface mix this week,” Flynn said. “People need to be aware that this will be going on at night between mile marker 291 and 301.” ... Read More »

A former Cookeville Police officer will be allowed to contact a victim he allegedly assaulted last December. Judge Gary McKenzie modified bond for Kyle Farley on Thursday, allowing peaceful contact between the former officer and his wife. The 29-year-old Farley faces aggravated assault and domestic assault charges for allegedly striking his wife during an argument at their home. Farley also ... Read More »

Algood officials voted to purchase four new vehicles for the city Tuesday night. City Administrator Keith Morrison said three of those vehicles will go to the police department. “We did two Chargers and one Durango,” Morrison said. “That’s a continuation of the fleet plan to try to maintain a better fleet and keep maintenance down.” Morrison said the three new ... Read More »

The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport Board has proposed a change that would require T-hangars to house “airworthy” aircraft. Airport manager Dean Selby said the proposal would tie an aircraft to each lease agreement. “We don’t want someone leasing a hangar, selling their aircraft, and then using that hangar for storage of miscellaneous materials,” Selby said. “I don’t know if we ... Read More »

TDOT has reduced a $26,000 maintenance grant for the Upper Cumberland Regional Airport by $11,000. Airport Manager Dean Selby said Tuesday that the reduced amount came as a surprise. “We don’t know yet if TDOT made a mistake or if they intended to do this. When I get an answer it will make me feel a little bit more comfortable,” ... Read More »

The bidding process will soon begin for Algood’s sewer rehabilitation project. City Administrator Keith Morrison said easement negotiations have entered the final stages. “We have one we are working on. We are nearing completion on it,” Morrison said. “We’re going to go ahead and get the project ready to bid and get construction ready to start.” The $2.1 million project ... Read More »