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Monterey Aldermen tabled a decision on the only bid received for a new soccer field at Black Bottoms Sports Park. City officials received one bid for the project last month, $248,250 with an optional extra $35,500 charge to pave a parking lot. The decision tabled after aldermen were unsure about the city’s budget for the project. “I guess we need ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech accounting professor Dr. Ann Davis has been named the first recipient of the university’s David K. Morgan Faculty Fellowship. The award is given to recognize people involved in important research, impactful service, and innovative teaching practices. Davis began working with the university in 2012 and is the coordinator for the Master of Accountancy (MAcc) program. “I am honored ... Read More »

Strong winds from Monday night’s storms left trees down and power out in several communities across the Upper Cumberland. A survey of Emergency Service officials noted a tree down on a house on 20th Street in Cookeville. Putnam County residents also experienced power outages from Volunteer Energy, UCEMC, and Cookeville Electric. Overton County Schools are closed on Tuesday due to ... Read More »

Monterey Aldermen approved city officials Monday night to begin negotiating a contract with a potential consultant for infrastructure projects. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said the projects are part of a T-DOT Tap grant. Cleary said the negotiation process is a requirement of the grant that must be followed per T-DOT’s rules, stopping the city from automatically using its usual engineers. ... Read More »

The Overton County Commission agreed Monday night to a $1.3 million settlement of a wrongful death lawsuit. Jonathan Mark Hargis died while in the custody of the Overton Sheriff’s Department in 2021. County Executive Steven Barlow said the settlement would be the best way to protect the ten county employees impacted by the lawsuit. “We feel that if we go ... Read More »

Potential bidders will present their intentions to purchase the White County landfill to County Commissioners next Tuesday. The Solid Waste Committee will hear from Waste Management and Republic Services. Each presentation will be scored one to ten, based on how closely they meet the county’s wishes for the landfill. Each presentation will be followed by a question-and-answer portion and an ... Read More »

State Senator Paul Bailey plans to advocate for the equalization of shared sales tax between local governments and the state as the new legislative session begins Tuesday. Bailey said the portion of sales tax allocated to cities has been frozen since the state raised its collection percentage to seven percent. He said the state sales tax was raised in 2002 ... Read More »

A distinct fishing environment. That’s one of the attributes bringing new fishing tournaments to Dale Hollow Lake, according to Bill Dance Giant Bass Open Creator Shane Frazier. The Open announced its 2024 schedule includes a weekend at Dale Hollow Lake. Frazier said the lake was chosen from a group of thirteen Bill Dance Signature Lakes due to its diverse fishing ... Read More »

The search for Cookeville Rescue Mission’s next director has been extended another month as the board looks to ensure that the best candidate is chosen. Staff Manager Ronnie Lindsey said the new hire will tasked with overseeing fundraising and connecting with other organizations. Lindsey said he and Sammy Anderson have used their combined 22 years of experience to run the ... Read More »

Gainesboro’s Old Shamrock Motel has been purchased and will be transformed into a boutique hotel. The building is currently used for apartments and office space. Gainesboro Alderwoman Nancy Pruett said the sale will close later in January following a final inspection. She said the buyer plans to put some $5 million into the building to open a 16-room facility. “We ... Read More »