Tag Archives: City Council

Cookeville City Council approved a Disaster Declaration Ordinance for the planning department. The ordinance gives the planning department the ability to extend planning deadlines for six months during a proclaimed disaster or emergency. Planning Director Jon Ward said the planning department discovered the potential issue in March. A planning department meeting was cancelled as the COVID shutdown began. “If a ... Read More »

The city of Smithville approved the funding of a full time firefighter. Smithville Fire Chief Charlie Parker said he has asked the city for the past 12 years to fund the position. During this time, only one full time firefighter was approved. The chief himself. Now, Smithville Fire Department will have two. “I look at that as a good start ... Read More »

Dr. John Clough moved to Livingston in 1987 and currently practices family medicine at Priority Care Medical Clinic. Clough is one of four candidates running for city council. Clough said he wants to grow the city of Livingston by focusing on the health of the community. “We need to continue to have good opportunities for education for our kids, clean ... Read More »

Livingston Board of Alderman Incumbent Rex Dale said he wants to increase the employment available in Livingston. Dale said his goal is to bring more businesses and families in and work with other counties to improve the Upper Cumberland. He is competing next week for one of three seats available on the Board of Alderman. “I have two girls,” Dale ... Read More »

Livingston’s Board of Alderman incumbent Ken Dodson wants the City of Livingston to explore tourism opportunities to help the economy progress. Dodson is one of four candidates vying for three spots in next week’s aldermen race. “We’re such a great community that a lot of people have not experienced,” Dodson said. “But once you do experience, I think we have ... Read More »

Cookeville’s water department is negotiating a purchase of the rights to serve water to a portion of Double Springs Utility District’s customers. The purchase would include around 490 Double Springs’ customers located in the city limits of Cookeville. Cookeville Director of Water and Sewer Ronnie Kelly said said he delivered the latest version of the contract to Double Springs this ... Read More »

The Cookeville City Council amended its personnel policy Thursday night to eliminate an extra day of vacation for employees who do not use any sick leave. “We believe this benefit may encourage employees to come to work when they are sick to avoid losing that wellness day,” Cookeville Human Resources Director Gail Fowler said. “This is especially concerning during this ... Read More »

Cookeville City Manager James Mills gave council members a second option Tuesday to include pay raises in the new fiscal year budget. During a second day of budget work sessions, Mills detailed a plan for city employees that would include possible two percent merit raises and a $100 longevity increase per year. Mills said the merit raise insures those employed ... Read More »

The Town of Livingston’s municipal election will be held as scheduled on June 3. Election Administrator Craig Story said the Election Commission voted to go ahead with the election, reversing a decision made last month to explore moving the election to August. “They voted Friday to go ahead and continue on, and not to pursue any further action at this ... Read More »

The City of Sparta is seeking a grant through the TVA to develop a new industrial park inside the city. Mayor Jeff Young said the $500,000 dollar grant will fund the initial phase in a multi-year project. “It’s basically for site prep,” Young said. “It will allow us the opportunity to go in, do grade work, level the site down, ... Read More »