Tag Archives: Gas

As Cookeville continues to grow, it becomes even more important to consider how to best provide city services most efficiently. Mayor Laurin Wheaton cited the consolidation of the Planning and Codes departments into the Department of Economic and Community Development, and the merging of the Gas and Electric Departments. She said the council, along with City Manager James Mills, are ... Read More »

Middle Tennessee Natural Gas Utility District anticipates a seamless transition in service for Clay County residents. The provider will merge with the Clay Gas Utility District starting Thursday. Communications Director Clifford Swoape said operations moving forward would be under the new company’s name including bills. “The gas system as far as the operation of it is going to remain pretty ... Read More »

Some good economic news… Check those signs. Gas prices across the Upper Cumberland have fallen below $4 in many places. Clay County resident Andy Strong said he is filling up his gas tank while prices are low before they may rise again. “I feel a lot better than when it was $5 a gallon,” Strong said. “I actually just saw ... Read More »

A large travel center could make its way to Tennessee Avenue in the near future. Owner Harry McGugin said that he recently bought some 12 acres to create a 23,000-square-foot center. He said his intention is to have it complete with a gift shop, convenience store, and gas pumps for both diesel and regular fuel. “We think it will do ... Read More »

No major budget changes projected for Clay County’s new fiscal year budget. During Monday night’s second budget work session, Finance Clerk Donna Hamilton reviewed the expenditures of the solid waste department and the sheriff’s department. She said that across all departments, most numbers stayed the same with regular increases. “The only in most of these department budgets are maintenance agreements ... Read More »

Representative John Rose got a chance to check out life behind the counter at a Crossville Weigel’s store Monday morning. Rose said that he learned about the industry from store employees. He said that he even got to experience the job first hand checking out customers. “This is a vital industry and the people that work in this industry are ... Read More »

Cookeville’s Gas Department wants to highlight safety tips when it comes to natural gas. Compliance Superintendant Roger Phillips said that the notice sent out in utility bills this month is part of an ongoing public awareness program. Phillips said as people begin to turn their gas on for heat, it’s important to know warning signs of a gas leak. “Natural ... Read More »

Cookeville City Council will consider re-marketing some of its newly acquired gas transportation capacity from the East Tennessee Pipeline. Gas Department Director Jeff Mills said that the city was lucky to gain access to the additional 3,000 dekatherms to accommodate the city’s growth. He said that because there is not an immediate need for the total capacity, they plan to ... Read More »

Speedway Corporation has submitted two variance appeals for their new 10-pump gas station and convenience store on South Jefferson Avenue. Cookeville Planning Director Jon Ward said the two appeals are to expand their access point on South Jefferson Avenue and to exceed parking lot grades. “It’s a redevelopment of several properties there,” Ward said. “I mean they’re putting together several, ... Read More »

More demand for natural gas in a growing community led the Cookeville Gas Department explore additional gas transportation capacity. Director Jeff Mills said additional transportation capacity is not purchasing more gas or expanding pipelines, but allowing the city to access more of the pipeline itself. “That’s our greatest concern,” Mills said. “And has been for years is to just get ... Read More »