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Work on Cookeville’s Jefferson Avenue expansion has created some issues for Cookeville Rescue Mission’s day-to-day operations. Executive Director Bruce Bailey said they were made aware T-DOT had plans to expand the road around three years ago. He said it is only in the last few weeks that the work has started to have an impact, namely the mud at its ... Read More »

The Livingston Board of Aldermen approved sending an automated reader meter project for TDEC’s consideration Monday. State approval is required as a formality in order to use federal COVID infrastructure money allocated to the city. Engineer Greg Davenport said the some $1.5 million project is possible through a partnership with Overton County. “The next steps are once TDEC approves the ... Read More »

One of three UCHRA day reporting centers are operational with the first inmates enrolled in the program. The agency received $4 million last year to create three locations to rehabilitate drug offenders instead of incarcaration. Executive Director Mark Farley said the Putnam County location has two participants. “We’re very excited, because it is a very structured, evidence-based program where we ... Read More »

TCAT McMinnville could receive a total campus replacement in the near future as a part of the Tennessee Higher Education Commission master plan. The project has yet to receive funding but has been recommended as a project to happen over the next 10 years. President Melody Edmonds said a new campus is needed since the existing facility is more than ... Read More »

The Cookeville-Putnam County Visitors Bureau recruited 10 additional sporting events last year since providing free lodging to referees and tournament directors. Tourism Director Shan Stout said the bureau noticed that it was losing tournaments to other cities. Stout said after reaching out to tournament directors, hotel compensation was a big draw that Cookeville was not providing. “So, we solved that ... Read More »

Cookeville Board of Zoning appeals will consider a potential variance this week for a large retail development at the corner of South Willow Avenue and I-40. The preliminary plan calls for a some 148,000 square foot anchor tenant with at least five other adjacent retailers. This week’s zoning appeals focus on the signage and parking aspect of the project. “At ... Read More »

TTU Miracle working to raise money for Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. President Sydney Bass said the campus-wide philanthropy project that works to raise money all year long. She said the funds are used to help the program’s miracle kids and families address their emotional, physical, and financial needs as they go through their healthcare processes. “It can ... Read More »

Jackson County the recipient of four bids for a 3,000-gallon Pumper Tanker firetruck. Mayor Randy Heady said the tanker will be stationed just outside Gainesboro city limits towards the fifth district to provide better coverage to the Flynn’s Lick Creek and Granville areas, which are growing. He said they are purchasing the vehicle with the county’s 2022 CDBG grant funds. ... Read More »

40th District Representative Michael Hale has filed a bill that would include the sale of food items and food ingredients for individuals 70 or older during sales tax holidays. Hale said House Bill 243 aims to include those items in a 90-day sales tax holiday with license plate fees. He said he felt a responsibility to help the senior population. ... Read More »

Livingston Municipal Airport working through completing its fencing project. Airport Committee Chair Jason Duke said that is the main project the airport is focusing on now. He said there are approximately three miles of fencing around the runway crews are having to work on and replace. “And the fence primarily is to keep wildlife out because you don’t want to ... Read More »