Monday, May 6, 2024
Happening Now

Tag Archives: barry turner

Cookeville Approves Bids For Two Sewer Rehab Projects

Cookeville Water Quality Control Department will begin the process for two sewer rehab projects. Director Designee Barry Turner said that the department is seeking to do camera work, manhole cover repairs, and pipe bursting. He said that they try to repair a few manholes a year, but the city has only done one pipe bursting project before now. “It’s fairly ... Read More »

Cookeville Bids Waterline Project On Joff Drive And Victory View Drive

Cookeville City Council approved a waterline project on Joff Drive and Victory View Drive. Water Quality Department Director Designee Barry Turner said that the project will involve installing some 2,600 feet of water line to replace the old lines. He said that both lines are not located along the road and go under a field. “The one up here on ... Read More »

Ronnie Kelly Announces Retirement From Water Quality Control Department

Cookeville’s Ronnie Kelly is retiring from his position as the director of the Water Quality Control Department. Kelly has served the city for some 42 years, starting as an engineer in 1979 and becoming the director in 1989. He has chosen June 24th, 2022 as his official retirement date. Environmental Engineer Barry Turner will serve as the next director and ... Read More »