Tag Archives: County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson

Four White County residents spoke against a previously passed resolution by the County Commission during Monday’s meeting. The resolution of discussion creates a new White County Health and Safety Board and the appointment of a Codes Enforcement Officer. The purpose to regulate county property conditions such as garbage and overgrown vegetation. Tanya Rust of Sparta was one of those against ... Read More »

After reports of Tennesseans driving to White County to receive COVID vaccinations, County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson investigated the situation. Robinson said he counted 50 cars in the county’s health department Wednesday awaiting for COVID vaccines. According to Robinson, only eight were from within the county. Robinson said he is not pleased with the situation, especially with vaccine supplies based ... Read More »

Residents of White County’s seventh district can now submit their name for nomination to become a county commissioner. During Monday’s commission meeting, the resignation of commissioner Bobby McCulley left the district with a vacant seat. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said residents can either reach out to his office or a county commissioner to be recommended. “County Commissioner Chairman will ... Read More »

White County will be surveying residents by phone as part of its grant application for two fire trucks. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said traditionally they would survey in-person for this roughly $500,000 grant. Robinson said residents will remain anonymous and their income will be the most invasive question asked. “That will help with fire protection, county wide and better ... Read More »

White County juveniles could soon be housed at the Rutherford County Juvenile Detention Center. The White County Commission approved a new agreement during Monday’s commission meeting. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the county usually sends offending minors to Putnam County’s Juvenile Center, but it is near capacity. “They (Putnam) were getting close to being full. They did not pop ... Read More »

White County is in the process of an environmental study to open its next 10 acre cell for the county’s landfill. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the study is meant to find the water table under the landfill to protect the groundwater from pollution.  “When you start that process of moving to another cell, TDEC has requirements that you ... Read More »

White County welcomed officials from the Federal, State and local government to celebrate the grand opening of the Hörmann Facility. Hörmann is a German engineered garage door and opener manufacturer, with 6,000 employees world wide. The idea for bringing Hörmman to White County started in Germany three years ago. After a nearly $65 million dollar investment, Hörmann will add 200 ... Read More »

White County is looking to create a position for a Human Resources Director, something the county has never had. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said he has learned during his time in office, that a department head can be an expert in their field but might not be an expert in being a supervisor. Robinson said having an human resources ... Read More »

White County’s first roundabout is open, replacing an intersection on Highway 136 North. The roundabout will provide access to Old Kentucky Road, Airport Road and South Cookeville Lane. White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said he originally didn’t support the roundabout until T-DOT showed him the data compared to a four-way stop. “Your accidents in a roundabout are normally glancing ... Read More »

White County municipal buildings and departments will receive more COVID gear purchased through the CARES Act. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the county received over $60,000 for COVID related items. “It is literally a life saver,” Robinson said. “We could not afford that stuff as a small rural county. And to have that money coming down and to be ... Read More »