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Van Buren School Board Looking To Rework Gym Bids

The Van Buren County School Board is considering splitting the Spencer Elementary School gym floor replacement into two separate projects. Director of Schools Jerad Copeland said estimates for a new floor came back at some $350,000. He said the last time the district solicited bids for the project, no bids were placed because of issues with doorway transitions. Copeland said ... Read More »

Putnam Taking Bids On Next Step For Fair Arena

Putnam County accepting bids for projects surrounding the covered arena at the New Putnam County Fairgrounds. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said before the grandstands can go up around the arena this summer, contractors will need to create a suitable surface. He said gravel, pavement, and sidewalk work on the surrounding terrain, and top-coat dressing in the arena area itself ... Read More »

Bids Completed For Clay Courthouse Window Replacement

Bids came in as expected for the next stage in restorations of 150-year-old windows at the Historic Clay County Courthouse. Clay County Courthouse Curator Thomas Watson said the bids will cover $2,400 for each window restoration on the first floor and $3,000 for the double-sized second-floor windows. He said the windows have experienced significant weather damage and leakage from mounted ... Read More »

Cookeville Considering Privatizing Lawn Care Service

Cookeville wants to privatize its lawn care services in an effort to save money and get other projects done. Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said the city received six bids from landscaping companies. He said the city could save money on labor and equipment by selecting the low bids for services at each city location that requires weekly mowing. Woods ... Read More »

Repairs To The Cumberland County Courthouse Set To Begin

Repairs to the Cumberland County Courthouse are set to get underway this month. Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster said a second set of bids has been approved to repair structural damage to the portion of the building built in 1905. Foster said he is excited to get the beautiful, historic building back in working order. “It’s something that I respect ... Read More »

Calfkiller Water Project Approved To Expand Water To Eastern Putnam

Putnam County Commissioners gave final approval to the Calfkiller Water Project with bids coming in just slightly above the expected numbers. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said he was happy with the three bids that came in for the project, between $4 million and $4.4 million. The project will bring water to areas of eastern Putnam County between Monterey and ... Read More »

Jackson County Schools Bidding For Two Pieces Of Equipment

Jackson County Schools putting out for bid for two items to improve the school system. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said the first is for intercom upgrades at each of the schools. She said in discussions about school safety, one component that came up was a need for better communication tools in the schools. “Particularly at one entire school at ... Read More »

Cookeville Increases Bid Threshold To Facilitate Department Purchases

Cookeville Utility Departments will now be able to spend up to $25,000 with a vendor without putting the item out for competitive bid. City Manager James Mills said the state recently allowed governing bodies to increase their thresholds as a result of inflation and rising costs. “It can actually speed the process up for getting things done,” Mills said. “If ... Read More »

Gainesboro Seeking Bids For City Hall And Police Department Improvements

Gainesboro soliciting bids for cosmetic improvements at city hall and its police department. Mayor Lloyd Williams said the city is looking for quotes on exterior painting, new floors, vent cleaning and new furniture. “We have looked into it and budgeted for it in the past, but more important stuff has came up in the past,” Williams said. “We’ve kind of ... Read More »

Work Progressing At New Park View School

Work on the new Park View School is progressing. Upland Design Architect Kim Chamberlin said the structure is beginning to look like an actual building. “So we’re very pleased that that work’s been progressing,” Chamberlain said. “They will be starting the subsurface work toward the end of the month, so that work is progressing as well. So right now no ... Read More »