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UCRA Gets 10-Year Layout Plan Approval

The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport has had its Aiport Layout Plan approved by the Federal Aviation Administration. Manager Dean Selby said that the plan serves essentially as a 10-year master plan for airport projects and operations. “Any federal grants that we apply for, the first question is ‘Is it on your approved ALP?'” Selby said. “And if it’s not on ... Read More »

Cookeville Dedicates Funding To Water Quality Department Projects

Cookeville City Council will allocate some $12 million in American Rescue Plan and TDEC funding for four Water Department projects. Water Department Director Ronnie Kelly said the money is instrumental in keeping up with city growth and providing the best service to its customers. “This sort of serves all of our customers,” Kelly said. “This way, it’s different parts and ... Read More »

Fentress County Children’s Center Hosting Fishing Tournament Benefit

The Fentress County Children’s Center will host a fishing tournament this Saturday fundraising for its services. The inaugural Casting for Kids will take place this Saturday at the Sunset Marina in Monroe. Executive Director Kellie Walker said the bass fishing tournament kicks off at 7:00 a.m. at Dale Hollow Lake. “With COVID the past couple of years, we’ve just really ... Read More »

Sparta Kicks Off Budget Season With First Work Session

Sparta will have its first budget meeting for the upcoming fiscal year Monday night. City Administrator Brad Hennessee said city officials will review the expected operating budget and its ARP money which has yet to be earmarked. “My recommendation will be that it is spent on facility upgrades,” Hennessee said. “Our department heads have identified what we would anticipate over ... Read More »

UC Adult Abuse Coalition Hosts 12th Vulnerable Adult Summit

The Upper Cumberland Adult Abuse Coalition will return with its 12th Vulnerable Adult Summit on April 26th. Co-Chair Sara Martin said that the summit brings together healthcare providers from across the region to cover topics like mental and physical abuse or financial exploitation. “Education is so important, bridging those gaps to healthcare professionals,” Martin said. “Especially the ones that are ... Read More »

Clay Applies For Child Care Grant To Improve Provider Facilities

Clay County applying for grant funding to improve the sole licensed child care facility in the county. Mayor Dale Reagan said if awarded, Nana’s Child Care would utilize the funding. “They’ll be able to improve their playground equipment and fencing and things such as that and everything,” Reagan said. “The way I understand it is you can only apply for ... Read More »

No Increases In Insurance Premiums Coming To Putnam Employees

The Putnam County Commission will absorb the seven percent increase in insurance premiums for participating county employees. Mayor Randy Porter said the county will pay $70,000 but that cost was originally going to be $270,000. “We were shocked when we first saw the 27 percent increase, but we saw that our claims increased so much in this past year and ... Read More »

Gainesboro Using ARP Money To Purchase New Equipment

Gainesboro Aldermen have decided to use its $257,000 of ARP money for revenue loss and payroll. Mayor Lloyd Williams said the town however did not actually have a loss in revenue. But, funding stipulations allow up $10 million to be pocketed into the general fund. “We have plenty of stuff to spend it on,” Williams said. “We are looking at ... Read More »

PCSS Summer Learning Camp Registration Ending Soon

Registration will be open for one more week for Putnam County students to participate in summer learning camps. K-4 Instructional Supervisor Diana Wood said the opportunity is open to all students entering grades 1-7. “We definitely see some skill gaps in reading and math,” Wood said. “The great thing about this program is it is just an extension of the ... Read More »

TTU Receiving “Significant Interest” From Designers On Stadium Project

Tennessee Tech is interviewing architects to start the design process to expand Tucker Stadium. Athletic Director Mark Wilson said firms have expressed a significant amount of interest in redoing the west side of the stadium. “There’s a lot of work. There’s a lot of engineering work that’s going have to go on to figure out how to demolish the existing ... Read More »