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Baxter FD Helps Mitigate Major Fuel Spill On Fast Lane

An estimated 40 to 50 gallons of diesel fuel were spilled from a semi-truck’s punctured fuel tank in Baxter Sunday morning. Baxter Fire Chief Matthew White said that a driver went to the Love’s on Fast Lane to refuel and discovered the issue. White said that his team was called in and was able to do a temporary patch until ... Read More »

Baxter Looks To Increase Work In CDBG Sewer System Improvement Project

The city of Baxter will look to more than double the work done through its CDBG Sewer System Improvement Project. City Engineer Tom Bennett said that the original contract had some 32,000 feet of sewer line to scope with camera work. “They are finding a lot of very helpful information,” Bennett said. “The question is going to be what project ... Read More »

Baxter Named UCDD/UCHRA “Community Of The Year”

Baxter has been named the “Community of the Year” at the annual UCDD/UCHRA Board of Directors meeting. Mayor John Martin said that winning the award was unbelievable. “I know we’ve worked so hard in our community to try and make our community the best it can be,” Martin said. “And to get that recognition it’s just another milestone in what ... Read More »

Big Picture Planning Key For Baxter’s Development Demands

Water and sewer are the main concerns when it comes to Baxter’s rapid growth affecting utilities. City Engineer Tom Bennett said that’s why he asked the Baxter Planning Commission to better define the process of approving subdivision developments. He said that first phase of the city’s Wastewater Treatment Plant project will help meet some of the development demands “Really the ... Read More »

Baxter To Change Large Subdivision Proposal Protocol

Baxter Planning Commission will change its protocols when it comes to approving plats for large subdivisions. City Engineer Tom Bennett brought for the idea citing concerns about utility capacity for large subdivisions. Building and Codes Inspector Bob Lane said developers will now have to get preliminary approval from department heads before bringing the submission before the planning commission. “It’s called ... Read More »

Baxter’s Anatolia Brings Job Opportunities For Those In County

Baxter celebrated the ribbon cutting of Anatolia Granite and Marble on Thursday afternoon. The business is home to some nine computer-programmed CNC machines that customize slabs into kitchen countertops bathroom vanities, or fireplaces. CEO Temel Islamoglu said that he hopes to hire an additional 25 people to work for the company. “We are still a strong country and we can ... Read More »

L&N Caboose Transport To Baxter Depot Set For December 13th

The L&N Caboose will move from Cookeville to its new home in Baxter on the morning of Monday, December 13th. Coordinator Don Prince said that the move will happen using two trucks and a crane. “We have what they call a deep-well lowboy truck which will carry actually the box part of the caboose will lift off of the wheels,” ... Read More »

Anatolia Granite And Marble Corp Announces $567,000 Investment In Putnam Expansion

Anatolia Granite and Marble announced an investment that will bring some 40 new jobs to Baxter. The company customizes natural stone slabs, such as granite, marble, onyx, and quartz, into processed countertops primarily used by building contractors and subcontractors. Mayor John Martin said that this is just another testament to Baxter’s allure for businesses. “It’s really exciting,” Martin said. “I’ve ... Read More »

Baxter To Use New Christmas Parade Route For 2021

Baxter’s annual Christmas Parade is changing its route for the first time in several years. The new route will travel along First Avenue, Main Street, Fourth Avenue, Buffalo Valley Road, Third Avenue South, and Broad Street. Fire Chief Matthew White said that the parade will start and end at Cornerstone Elementary. “We wanted to expand it a little bit because ... Read More »