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Warren Co. Rescue Team Approved For Water Tower Training

The Warren County Rope and Technical Rescue Team has been approved to use the McMinnville Water Tower for training. Rope Access Technician Travis Young said members want to practice high elevation maneuvers in the event of a tower rescue. “We try to do rescue plans for the common spots in our area,” Young said. When you have a rescue plan ... Read More »

Funding For Infrastructure And Roads Included In Approved State Budget

Upgrades to roads and more infrastructure for counties are some of the Upper Cumberland benefits of the state’s new budget. That is according to State Representative Ryan Williams. Governor Bill Lee’s $42.6 billion budget passed Thursday. “Our state was one of seven states to show positive economic growth through the midst of COVID, which is no small feat,” Williams said. ... Read More »

Cookeville Planning Commission Approves Two Subdivision Extensions

Work for two Cookeville subdivisions have been delayed by six months. The Reserve at the Country Club was approved its first extension by the Planning Commission Monday. The development plans include 101 single family lots on Shag Rag Road. The Brook View Subdivision was granted its second six month extension during the same meeting. Sixteen lots located off Brook View ... Read More »

Monterey Approves Meadow Creek Park Master Plan Contract

Development of Monterey’s Meadow Creek Park master plan will begin this May after the Board of Aldermen approved the contract Thursday. Urban Planning Firm Olin Studios out of Philadelphia offered the town a discounted rate of $15,000. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said the 20 week process will start on May 3rd with site visits starting the following week. Read More »

Cookeville Property Approved For Assisted Living Facility

A Cookeville assisted living facility is planned for an existing building at 570 State Street. Planning Director Jon Ward said the Cookeville Board of Zoning Appeals approved the special use of the property Thursday. “This house has previously been used as a hospice residence home,” Ward said. “It was an assisted living facility that was previously approved for that use. However, ... Read More »

ARC Approves Funding For Monterey Water And Sewer Project

The Town of Monterey’s water and sewer line project off exit 300 received final approval from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC). The commission requires a review by a consultant before funding a project with federal money. Monterey Grant Administrator Dawn Kupferer said the consultant approved theconstruction plans, bidding procedures and budget. “They have announced to the city and Mayor Wiggins ... Read More »

Baxter Council Gets First Reading On Town Houses

The Baxter City Council took the next step in approving a townhouse development along Highway 56 at Buffalo Valley Road Thursday night. The 70-unit development will be at the site of the old Shell Gas station. Council members approved the first reading of an ordinance to change zoning on two land parcels to multi-family zoning. The gas station site changes ... Read More »