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The Cumberland County Building and Grounds Committee has unanimously voted to prohibit election signs from being placed on the courthouse grounds. The move comes after commissioners received several complaints from residents and businesses. The committee has also passed a motion requesting county election officials to encourage candidates to not park campaign vehicles in front of the courthouse. Commissioners said the ... Read More »
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UCDD, UCHRA Considering New Logo Designs
The Upper Cumberland Development District and Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency are considering new logo designs. Executive Director Mark Farley says the changes come following the shared management agreement signed earlier this year. “We’ve gone through a lot of changes both at the Development District and the Human Resource Agency,” Farley says. “One thing, at the Human Resource Agency level, ... Read More »
Putnam Sports Complex Needs Meeting with TDEC
Putnam County must meet with the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) to continue work on the Sports Complex expansion. Parks and Recreation Director John Ross Albertson said the department must wait for TDEC. “We were expecting to hear from TDEC by the end of the year. And we actually haven’t since our last meeting with them,” Albertson said. “To kind ... Read More »
Unsatisfied Gift Receivers To Make Smart Returns
Didn’t like the sweater your great-aunt bought you this Christmas? Or did you get the same video game twice? The Better Business Bureau encourages unsatisfied gift-receivers to make post-Christmas returns as soon as possible. Marketing and Communications Manager Lisa Smith said return policies fluctuate around the holidays. “Just making sure you do it in a timely manner because stores will change their ... Read More »
Owners of Live Christmas Trees Have Options for Disposal
People who use live Christmas trees during the are often faced with the challenge of what to do with their holiday centerpiece once the season is over. Area Farm Management Specialist Alan Galloway says those with live trees have several options when it comes to disposing of their trees. “If a person has woodland themselves, a Christmas tree can just ... Read More »
McMinnville Finds Temporary Home For Civic Center
The McMinnville Civic Center will have a temporary home while a remodeling project takes place. City Administrator Bill Brock said the board of mayor and aldermen have signed a lease agreement to use the Three Star Mall. “The mall is thrilled to have an influx of extra people and we are happy to be there because their hours are similar ... Read More »
City of Sparta to Hire New Police Officer, Firefighter
Sparta citizens will see a new police officer and fireman on duty in the next weeks. The City of Sparta approved the hiring of Police Officer Matthew Farmer and Fireman Danny Webb at the Thursday meeting. Police Chief Jeff Guth said he has seen an increase of sickness among the officers. “We are needing somebody that can hit the road and ... Read More »
Jackson County Using New TDOT Process to Widen Highway 56
Jackson County officials are using a new TDOT application process to request Highway 56 be widened coming into the county. County Mayor Randy Heady says the expansion project is vital to the county’s future. “The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development wants to help us and wants us to have slabs ready for buildings to be put on for ... Read More »
Algood Expects Delayed Completion of Fire Hall
The City of Algood expects a delayed completion date for the Fire Hall. City Manager Keith Morrison said the poor winter weather could affect further construction. “However paving may be affected by the weather, we do not anticipate that the Fire Hall will be complete by the end of December due to the weather delays,” Morrison said. “It’s probably going to ... Read More »
Manna’s Hana Nearing Full Capacity
Manna’s Hana Riding Center has almost reached full capacity with students. Bobbie Abell is the owner of the facility that provides recreational riding for individuals with special needs. “Our top capacity right now is 32 and we were at 27,” Abell said. “Now we are actively looking for a place so we can expand and move Manna’s Hana. It’s an ... Read More »
