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The Clay County Solid Waste Department a step closer to installing trash compactors at its convenience centers. Mayor Dale Reagan said the county received a $50,000 grant that will be used to purchase and install the gear. “We’ve got about five different locations across the county that we call the green box sites,” Reagan said. “What we are trying to ... Read More »

Cookeville City Council will consider participating in a grant to purchase safety equipment for city employees. Human Resources Director Carl Sells said the purchase will include traffic cones, hard hats, and active shooter vests for the fire department. He said the ballistic vests will help boost the partnership between the police and fire departments. “To provide the best immediate first ... Read More »

Cookeville City Council set to take the next steps on the renovations of Fire Station One. City Manager James Mills told the council at Monday night’s work session that the city retained the services of a company to do an assessment of the fire hall and a preliminary floor plan. He said he is asking the council to consider entering ... Read More »

Three Overton County residents voiced concern to county commissioners Monday night about the government’s support of animal services. Resident Beryl Anne Dunn approached the commission during the public comment section of the meeting. Dunn said the animal rescue in the county is under-resourced. “Basically, I just asked them to do something,” Dunn said. “There is not a week that goes ... Read More »

Cookeville City Council will consider selling two lots in the Highlands Business Park. The land is set to be developed by the Hollingsworth Company, which also developed the Ficosa building in the Business Park. Community Development Director Jon Ward said the lots will serve as “spec” sites for potential future industries. “This is an opportunity to add spec buildings to ... Read More »

Putnam County fire crews responded to two calls Monday initiated by issues with heating units. Chief Tom Brown said these kinds of calls are not uncommon as the weather starts to change. “We normally have an uptick this time of year whenever everybody starts heating,” Brown said. “It’s always a good idea to get your units checked annually.” Brown said ... Read More »

Warren County Schools awarded a grant that will help address student mental health needs. Director of Schools Grant Swallows said the funding of around $148,000 will go towards implementing Care Solace. The program works to connect individuals seeking care for their mental health with the right providers. “If a student comes in in the morning worried about other things, whether ... Read More »

Some residents have called on the Board of Aldermen to hold a special election instead of making an appointment to fill the seat of former Mayor Nathan Walker. Alderman Alex Garcia said his biggest concern is the expense of holding a special election. “I don’t know exactly what it would cost but I know it would cost a ton of ... Read More »

Work on the Jefferson Avenue widening project in Cookeville will continue through the cold season. That is according to TDOT Community Relations Officer Rae-Anne Bradley. Bradley said utility relocation and grading for the new roadways will be the majority of work. “This project is a little bit behind schedule due to material shortages,” Bradley said. “Those materials have been delivered, ... Read More »

Local and state leaders broke ground Monday on a Putnam County broadband expansion project that would benefit some 2,300 homes. Twin Lakes officials gathered at Poplar Grove Baptist Church where the state presented a check worth more than $10 million for the project. The company was named a finalist for state funding earlier this year. CEO and General Manager Jonathan ... Read More »