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Robinson: Creating A Parks and Rec Director Position Something To Explore

With the full adoption of a Parks and Recreation master plan, it opens discussion for White County to consider establishing a director position. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said he is currently leading the plan’s fulfillment, but daily county operations can be time consuming. “I don’t have the time to divert the attention needed for the parks and rec system, ... Read More »

White Co Studying Landfill To Open New Cell

White County currently diverting trash to evaluate the life span of its class one landfill. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said there will be no interruptions in services. Robinson said the county is just trying to get a new cell permitted. “We’ve got to see where we are at, and how close we are to being at the end,” Robinson ... Read More »

White Co Receives 3 Company Proposals To Operate Landfill

White County received three proposals from private companies to operate its landfill. The request for proposals process opened in July. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said he has now sent the items to county commissioners for feedback. “It comes down to bottom line what it costs per ton to dispose of trash,” Robinson said. “So we as the county commission ... Read More »

White Co Accepting Proposals On Land Fill Operations

White County requesting company proposals to change how its landfill is operated. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the move continues his goal of revamping an aging business model. “We’re asking for what it would look like if they ran it,” Robinson said. “How would that work with the citizens? Is it affordable? Do we need to maybe look at ... Read More »

White Co Commission Approves Budget With More 9-11 Funding

Additional 9-11 funding, employee raises and some new deputy vehicles among the new expenditures of White County’s newest budget. Commissioners passed a budget that includes an estimated $15 million dollar general fund Monday. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said besides those additions, the spending plan remains pretty consistent to last year. “9-11 that is just to help with their operating ... Read More »

White Co. Commission Approves TDEC Matching Funds, Honors Culley

White County Commission approved matching funds for TDEC Water Infrastructure during its Monday meeting. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said that the money will be spent in next year’s budget. He said that this approval allows him to go to the utility district to discuss the County Commission’s commitment to water infrastructure projects. “Because I need to start getting those ... Read More »

White Co Outdoor Basketball Courts Need More Work On Surface

The White County basketball courts near its high school will need further surface work after a sealed crack has reappeared. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said he has contacted the company that conducted the original resurfacing to assess the court. “I’ve not got a report from them yet on how they’re going to move forward, but it’s just an eye ... Read More »

Cookeville To Seek White/Jackson Assistance For Water Plant Upgrade

Cookeville plans to approach White County and Jackson County about helping financially with the city’s planned water plant expansion. Cookeville about $8 million short in paying the increased costs of the expansion which will increased capacity by 50 percent. White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said he has not received a formal proposal. Robinson said he would give the project ... Read More »

White Co Recycling Center Progressing Towards Summer Completion

Concrete has been laid for White County’s new recycling facility at its landfill. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the county will proceed with putting up the building that will sort and store recyclable materials from trash. “White County has historically we’ve depended on outside contractors to handle our recycling products,” Robinson said. “The market for that stuff has been ... Read More »

Sen Blackburn Hears Concerns Of White Co Leaders At Roundtable

Impacts of inflation the center of discussion as White County leaders joined Senator Marsha Blackburn in a roundtable discussion Friday. Blackburn engaged with local elected officials at the White County Courthouse. Blackburn said the feedback now heads back to Washington. “The number one issue that came up today was inflation,” Blackburn said. “We also heard a lot about crime and ... Read More »