Tag Archives: Mayor John Martin

Baxter is one of nine cities in the state to get a $750,000 BlueCross Blue Shield of Tennessee Foundation grant. Mayor John Martin said it is unbelievable to have this grant for the Seminary Park Project, after the time and money spent on the city’s parks. Martin said plans are already set for Seminary Park, and it will become one ... Read More »

Baxter Mayor John Martin said the city “could have had a serious situation” this week as its salt spreader is “terminal.” “We’re in the market to get another one, but this snow that we had the other day, just kind of got our attention,” Martin said. “We wanted to make sure that we has something that could take care of ... Read More »

Baxter water customers could have an option to get leak adjustment insurance through a third-party company called Servline. Mayor John Martin said this was something the city pursued due to a loss of money from leak adjustments. Martin said it looks like the insurance will go into effect in about three months for customers who opt-in. “You don’t have to ... Read More »

The city of Baxter approved modeling its food truck policy off of Cookeville’s fee and rate structure Thursday night. City Attorney Shawn Fry said Cookeville’s mobile food unit policy could carry over to how Baxter allows food trucks to operate. Baxter Mayor John Martin said he talked to the board and they feel comfortable having food trucks for two occasions. ... Read More »

Baxter is preparing for two major sewer projects at the new Highway 70 subdivision and Portobello production facility. Baxter Mayor John Martin said work is starting on the complete engineering report for Portobello, as well as excavating the subdivision project. Martin said he met with the engineers this week to discuss Portobello. “We had a meeting yesterday and we talked ... Read More »

Baxter will repair its sewer system through a $628,000 Community Development Block Grant. Baxter Mayor John Martin said this grant will help fix an leaking pipes within the system sewer system. “We’re gonna utilize that $628,000 dollars to camera our systems,” Martin said. “To do repairs to try to alleviate some of the water that’s going into our system.” Martin ... Read More »

Baxter will apply for a Blue Cross Blue Shield grant in August to build a splash pad and farmer’s market in Seminary Park. Baxter Mayor John Martin said the park upgrades will add to the appeal of Baxter and help fill job openings for the Portobello plant opening in the future. “We have four great schools, but the thing about ... Read More »

Baxter City Hall will not reopen until COVID-19 safety upgrades are completed. Mayor John Martin said the $4,000 project should complete later this month. “The doors are locked for the time being,” Martin said. “The people that come to the door, we always answer the door, and take care of any issues that any individual has. Everything is ordered, we’re ... Read More »

Baxter mayor John Martin said he’s not concerned about the progress of the Portobello plant based on conversations this week. Martin spoke with Portobello’s vice president and said the company remains high on the plant. “The big plant that they have in Brazil is in a town about the size of Cookeville,” Martin said. “He said that the plant is ... Read More »

Construction for Baxter’s amphitheater at Seminary Park is on schedule. Mayor John Martin said the $82,000 project should finish by this June. “The county workers Parks and Recreation John Ross and his crew has done a tremendous job as far at their amphitheater,” Martin said. “Of course everything shut down with the virus. We’re building a new street building, we’re ... Read More »