Tag Archives: land purchase

Disappointment. That is how two Overton County Commissioners described this week’s county land purchase that did not happen. Commissioner Robbie Melton said she was surprised to learn that a 210-acre property would not go to the full commission. “I’d like to see us reconsider the possibility of this being an industrial park and address the concerns of the people that ... Read More »

Overton County Executive Ben Danner said the county will look for other strategies to land two potential large scale employers. The purchase of 210 acres near Highway 111 in Rickman did not make it to the county commission for a vote Monday night. A few residents expressed concern during a industrial development and planning committee meeting. “I’ve been in contact ... Read More »

Two industrial developments that would have brought some 400 jobs to Overton County will not happen for now. Commissioner Darwin Clark said the county commission was set to vote on a 210-acre land purchase Monday night. But, the item died in the Industrial Development and Planning Committee minutes before the full commission meeting. “They got a motion by Roger Carr,” ... Read More »

Cookeville City Council has entered into a right of first refusal agreement for some 70 acres of land off of Lee Seminary Road. City Manager James Mills said that the agreement would allow the city “first dibs” should the landowner decide to sell. He said that the city and county’s intention would be to have more industrial-type development there. “This ... Read More »

T-DOT has offered Crossville some $16,000 for some land to complete a bridge repair project. The bridge is located on Sparta Highway going towards the city’s wastewater facility. City Manager Greg Wood said the state wants to purchase some 4,200 square feet. “They’re going to widen the bridge and do improvements to the bridge, but they’re also going to do ... Read More »

The Clay County Commission created a five member committee Monday night tasked with studying employee raises. Commissioner Bryan Coons said he has a salary schedule ready to be reviewed. Coons said job descriptions and years of service would determine an employees pay. “The last time we did this in 2012 a lot of people got raises bigger than others and ... Read More »

Clay County Commission is in negations to purchase some four acres that connect to Hermitage Springs Park. Commissioner and Parks and Recreation Board Chair Bryan Coons said the board was approached by the owners, asking for $12,000. “According to the way land prices are, I think this would be a good deal right now for the county to buy,” Coons ... Read More »

Overton County Board of Education has given the go ahead to pursue a 23 acre land purchase expanding the Livingston Academy property. Director of Schools Donnie Holman and School Board Member Mike Hayes will lead negotiations. Hayes said the land gives the school road access to Allred Street and options for future projects. “It has nothing to do with the ... Read More »

Fentress County Commissioners approved a new site for a Clarkrange Convenience Center Monday night. Commissioners agreed to purchase a sixth site, added to the list of five other sites under consideration Monday night. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said the half-acre lot will cost the county $20,000. “Talked with T-DOT, so we have to have it completed by April the 7th,” ... Read More »

Monterey approved moving forward with negotiations to purchase seven acres of land to expand Meadow Creek Park, during Monday nights Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting. During the meeting Mayor JJ Reels said he thinks the town can get all the purchasing costs covered for around $46,000. Reels said moving quickly on this property will be in the best interest ... Read More »