Tag Archives: Caney Fork River

Changes to the Center Hill Dam Water Control Manual will result in raised water levels in the Caney Fork River this summer and fall. That according to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Water Management Section Chief Anthony Rodino. He said the dam’s continuous minimal flow has been increased to 250 cubic feet per second during summer and fall months. Rodino ... Read More »

The Warren County Utility District working on a strategy to improve the Spencer Water Department’s facilities once the acquisition becomes official. The system will change hands once the two sides ratify the agreement and the state approves it. Warren County Utility District President Glenn Mitchell said key staffers have been visiting Spencer regularly to find the areas with the greatest ... Read More »

Spencer’s new fiscal year budget approved Thursday night includes more than $6 million in pending water system spending. That includes some $2.5 million for a new raw water intake source on the Caney Fork River, and $1.5 million for a water line replacement project. Spencer Mayor Alisa Farmer said overall the city remains cautious in spending while increasing some fees ... Read More »

Spencer will pursue an additional $4 million in order to fund its Caney Fork River water project. The $6 million dollar project will construct the needed infrastructure to use the river as the city’s water source. Mayor Alisa Farmer said the next step in the work is moving forward. “We’ve discussed this with USDA and the state revolving loan program,” ... Read More »

Cookeville will host the 2021 U.S. Kayak Open and the 2022 FIPSed Kayak Fishing World Championships. Cookeville-Putnam County Visitors’ Bureau Executive Director Molly Brown said landing national and international fishing events is a huge win. Brown said hosting international events are exactly what communities are looking for when it comes to tourism. “We’re just excited, especially during a time when ... Read More »

More copies of the book Under The Lake are now available. The book is a collection of photos, stories and genealogy before the Center Hill Dam was built in the 1940’s. Co-Author Carol Williams said capturing the people’s history before the area was flooded should not be lost to history. “The history needs to be kept, we need to know ... Read More »

Edgar Evans State Park is hosting Fall Color and Waterfowl cruises every other day until November 12. Park Ranger Mark Taylor said up to 12 participants can load on a boat and take a tour of Center Hill Lake. “It’s a way to get out on the lake and enjoy the nice fall days while seeing the fall colors as ... Read More »