Fentress County expects to begin Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance updates this fall. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said the county originally expected to have the bid process finished in spring. “At this time we are in the process of still getting some bids together as far as what the cost will actually be,” Johnson said. “And the buildings we ... Read More »
The City of Jamestown approved a new fiscal year budget Monday. City Recorder Gail Dishman said the some 14-million-dollar budget contains funding for the Jamestown Municipal Airport. “The airport received an FAA grant, a 100 percent grant, that is why our budget looks so larger. It is 6.7 million,” Dishman said. “So really our working budget is right at 8 million ... Read More »
A Pickett County crash took the life of a Byrdstown teen Friday. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the 17-year-old male was driving westbound on Pendergrass Mountain Road when the accident occurred. A semi-truck driven by 31-year-old Charles Irwin of Burkesville, Kentucky was traveling eastbound on the roadway. A crash report states the teenager’s 2001 Dodge Ram moved into the ... Read More »
The City of Algood saved over $70,000 on the Main Street paving project. City Administrator Keith Morrison said the savings open up more opportunities for the city. “So we are actually going to save that $72,000 out of our street aid that we can use towards something else,” Morrison said. “So, the actual paving project for the main street, the ... Read More »
The City of Sparta will allow townhouse and condo-style developments in specific zonings. Kevin Rush with the planning department said the new zero-lot-line development zones can open doors for the city. “I think this will be a good tool for the City of Sparta,” Rush said. “It will give them another avenue of development in the city. I think it ... Read More »
The City of Sparta will accept bids for a floating dock throughout July. Mayor Jeff Young said the dock is part of a $42,000 Tourism Enhancement Grant project at South Carter Park. “That’s a custom build, so a built-to-site piece of equipment. So we are getting bids on that now, and hopefully, we will have those in the next few ... Read More »
The Sparta City Council will participate in a grant program to provide additional funding for safety equipment. The “Safety Partners” grant would give the city $15,000 through Public Entity Partners. Sparta can split the funding across several departments to buy safety belts, boots, and other needed resources. The grant program runs on a 50-percent match from the city. The City ... Read More »
The City of Baxter’s governing board will now be known as the City Council. Mayor John Martin said the new identity will help members connect with younger generations. “And why we did that. It’s that a lot of the younger generation, really if you say something about an alderman, they don’t have a clue,” Martin said. “But they can relate ... Read More »
A Livingston man suffered injuries Wednesday during a motorcycle crash in Overton County. The Tennessee Highway Patrol reports 53-year-old Roy Ogletree was traveling on Upper Hilham Road when the accident occurred. A crash report states Ogletree struck a hay spear on 77-year-old Harold Gore’s John Deere tractor that was sticking out into the roadway. The motorcycle traveled off the left ... Read More »
Crossville may consider applying for a $50,000 Three Star Grant next week. Mayor James Mayberry said the economic development funding would accomplish one of three goals for the Joint Economic Development Board (JECBD). “Well, one of the main things they want to talk about is workforce development and we have read all of the proposals that they have, the goals ... Read More »
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