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HRS Celebrates Housing Development Ribbon Cutting And Ground Breaking

Nearly 100 new affordable housing units in Cookeville celebrated by Highlands Residential Services Tuesday. The housing authority held a ribbon cutting for its newest development Oak Tree Towers and broke ground on its next phase Hickory Valley. Executive Director Dow Harris said the developments bring a new image to affordable housing. “We celebrate the completion of phase two and phase ... Read More »

FedEx Expansion On Tennessee Avenue Breaks Ground

FedEx broke ground on its new distribution facility coming to Cookeville’s Tennessee Avenue Wednesday morning. The some 251,000 square foot ground distribution facility will bring up to 250 jobs to the area. Highlands Economic Partnership President/CEO Amy New said the site will impact more than just the workforce. “It also really helps our existing industries,” New said. “Even next door ... Read More »

State Breaks Ground Friday On New Warren Co National Guard Facility

Ground breaking takes place Friday for a new National Guard Readiness Center near McMinnville. Construction Facilities Management Officer Colonial Andrew Milligan said the new 33,000 square foot facility will replace the old armory. “The current McMinnville armory was constructed in the 50’s,” Milligan said. “It’s only 11,000 square feet. It had become very cost prohibitive for us to maintain the ... Read More »

Fairfield Glade Memorial Breaks Ground As Community Celebrates Veterans Day

The Fairfield Glade Veterans and First Responders Memorial at Robin Hood Park will break ground Thursday. Board President Chief Mike Williams said the event is the center piece of the community’s celebration of Veterans Day. “It started out as an idea several years ago, and then, the preparation for this and forming the 501 C-3 and raising the money,” Williams ... Read More »

TTU Breaks Ground On $62 Million Engineering Building

It was a signature moment in Tennessee Tech’s history Friday as university officials and donors broke ground on Tech’s new engineering building. The Ashraf Islam Engineering Building has started its two year journey of being constructed. Islam first arrived at Tech as an 18-year-old student. Fast forward some 50 years later to his donation of $3 million towards the project. ... Read More »

Portobello America Aiming For August Ground Breaking In Baxter

A date has been set for Portobello America to break ground in Baxter. Mayor John Martin said after a meeting last week with architects, the tile and ceramics manufacturer has indicated construction will begin in August. “We’re very excited about that,” Martin said. “It’s been something we’ve waited on for a couple of years, but we understand why the problem ... Read More »

Food City Breaks Ground On New Cookeville Store

Cookeville’s newest supermarket, Food City, took the first step of construction Monday. The ground breaking was held where the store will stand at the intersection of East 10th Street and Old Kentucky Road. President and CEO Steve Smith said he is excited to be a part of the growth of Cookeville. “We’re proud to be locally owned and operated,” Smith ... Read More »

Monterey Hopes For June Groundbreaking For Waste Water Treatment Plant

Monterey has received state approval to move forward with its waste water treatment plant. Mayor JJ Reels said the goal is to break ground in June and have bids in April 13. Reels said Water and Sewer Supervisor Duane Jarrett told him the new plant could increase capacity by about 50 percent. “It’s going to allow our growth to start ... Read More »

UC Habitat Breaks Ground On First Overton Home

Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity will break ground Saturday on its first home in Overton County. The Habitat organizations in Putnam and Overton Counties formed a regional partnership in 2019. Executive Director Pam Ealey said people are invited to attend at 10:00 a.m. on Thomas Road. “We are going to be breaking ground on a home for Brandi Martin and ... Read More »

Baxter Breaks Ground On New Subdivision

The ground breaking for the Baxter Crossroads subdivision at the intersection of Highway 56 and Highway 70 took place Tuesday morning . Putnam County and Baxter elected officials gathered for the celebration of the new 80 lot neighborhood. D.R. Horton Nashville President Danny Clawson said the homes are affordable and designed for families. “It is going to be a good ... Read More »