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Some 5,000 square feet of new retail space set for development at 566 South Willow Avenue, near Jackson Street. Economic and Community Development Director Jon Ward said developers have submitted a plan set for the property that formerly housed a tarot card business near Staples. He said the plan included some 3,500 feet of retail space and some 1,500 of ... Read More »

City of Cookeville set a record high for monthly building permits issued in May. City Manager James Mills said the city issued approximately 65 permits for single-family dwellings last month. He said this is the most they issued in one month since the city started recording that data. “So that shows the expansive growth we’re having here and continuing to ... Read More »

Clay County Commission has updated the language in its building permit rules to increase public awareness. County Mayor Dale Reagan said the county has had a building permit requirement since around 2009. He said there was an increased need to make sure potential developers know what is required before building. “We’ve had a lot of folks that are moving into ... Read More »

The City of Baxter adopted the first reading of a new ordinance updating its building permit fee codes. With considerable upcoming construction in Baxter, City Attorney Shawn Fry told the board of aldermen Thursday night that the current code is extremely outdated. That code was passed in 2012. “If you have a 2,000 square foot home with an attached garage, ... Read More »

Putnam County has set its all-time record for building construction during the last fiscal year. Mayor Randy Porter said there were 382 permits totaling $61 million issued. Porter said that all of the county is seeing construction as builders look to create or add onto subdivisions. “You would think with all the many things we’ve had going on, especially with ... Read More »

Beginning Tuesday all Crossville city offices will be open to appointment only and the drive-thru window will be open from 7:00 AM until 4:00 PM. All residents are being encouraged to use drive-thru and online services for Crossville. Water payments can be made online at www.crossvillepayments.com or through calling 833-209-4457. Service fees are being waived for online and phone payments. ... Read More »