Tag Archives: Construction

The Cookeville Boat Dock Road Utility District is gearing up for two major waterline replacement projects. Consulting Engineer Mike Callahan said that starting in three to four weeks work will start to upgrade service lines to about 500 homes south of Ditty Road. Callahan said that following that project, eight inch pipe will go in at Bennett Road, Old Stewart ... Read More »

March was an all-time record month for single family home permits and construction costs in Putnam County. Mayor Randy Porter said there were 52 permits worth $11.44 million, 39 of which were for single family homes. Porter said that despite rising construction costs, Putnam County is seeing a building boom as people leave the big cities. “You have to remember ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech is gearing up for a large-scale improvement project for five roads. Vice President for Facilities and Business Services Chuck Roberts said the goal is to improve campus for pedestrians and mitigate construction damage. Roberts said the work will be done in phases and has an 18 month projection for construction. “We think definitely Peachtree Avenue is going to ... Read More »

The Putnam County School System is improving building security with new vestibules at two schools. Deputy Director of Schools Tim Martin said $153,000 of Safe Schools Grant funding will improve entrances at Avery Trace and Algood Middle Schools. Martin said a new school would typically have secure vestibules, where people can be seen before being buzzed in. “Right now, most ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech will break ground for phase one of a $150,000 activity field project next week. Vice President for Facilities and Business Services Chuck Roberts said the 6.6 acres across from the Bryan Fine Arts Building will be leveled, sodded and have utilities installed. Roberts said with Sherlock Park becoming smaller due to future projects. Roberts said this addition will ... Read More »

The Highlands Economic Partnership is preparing to add construction to its Pathways Program. Director of Workforce Development and Education Kaitlin Salyer said a committee will be formed to connect education partners and employers. Salyer said this ensures that curriculum being taught lines up with in-demand skills. “We’d been hearing quite a bit and I’ll use the example, we had the ... Read More »

The first Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity home in Overton County is nearing construction. Executive Director Pam Ealey said walls will be built April 17 for the Thomas Road home. Ealey said it takes volunteers and community engagement to make this home a reality for the buyer. “All we’re doing is giving families an opportunity to change their lives,” Ealey ... Read More »

TCAT Livingston will be showing off its campus and programs for its Week of Welcome. That begins Monday, with an open house on Tuesday. TCAT Student Services Counselor Morgan Sims said the open house will have a scholarship drawing, and staff available to help with financial aid and applications. “It’s really a week for potential students to get to know ... Read More »

The Milner Recreation Center has postponed its opening date because of the asphalt plant closing for the Winter. McMinnville City Administrator Nolan Ming said the substantial completion date is set for February 15, with plans to fully open in mid to late-March. Ming said the paving has not been completed for the eastern entrance and parking lot. “The end of ... Read More »

A consultant will soon begin negotiating the right of way acquisitions needed to begin Cookeville’s Interstate Drive sidewalk project. City Manager James Mills said negotiations will start in the next few weeks, so the project can hopefully move towards the final design and construction phases. Mills said the main reason this project is moving slow is the red tape involved ... Read More »