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Cookeville is hiring a new Communications and Marketing Manager position tasked with spreading cohesive, accurate messaging to residents. City Manager James Mills said right now, each department in the city communicates with the public on its own, sometimes leading to a lack of coordination. He said the last two City Councils have both pushed for more succinct, unified communication. “Our ... Read More »

The City of Spencer considering new policies for situations when the city cannot safely access water meters. Mayor Alisa Farmer said the water utility continues to find policies, rates and procedures that create financial losses. “We’re trying to make it safe for our utility workers because they are some meters out there that they have to read that is extremely ... Read More »

The Town of Monterey has been without a mayor for almost five months following the passing of Mayor Nathan Walker. While some have called for a special election, the Board of Aldermen has said in the fall it would wait until after the holiday season to make an appointment. Now, Alderman Bill Wiggins said the position could potentially remain vacant ... Read More »

Monterey aldemen do not want to name a new mayor until after the first of the year. Monterey Alderman Charles Looper said he does not want a special called election to decide who will serve as mayor. Looper said the town has historically appointed an alderman to fill mayor vacancies. However, the board has not officially discussed the matter. “What ... Read More »

Some residents have called on the Board of Aldermen to hold a special election instead of making an appointment to fill the seat of former Mayor Nathan Walker. Alderman Alex Garcia said his biggest concern is the expense of holding a special election. “I don’t know exactly what it would cost but I know it would cost a ton of ... Read More »

The death of Monterey Mayor Nathan Walker just two months after his election have some in the community calling for a special election. Former Board of Aldermen Member Rebecca Iaquinta said that with almost a full mayoral term left to serve, the current Aldermen should set up an election rather than make an appointment. “I don’t care what their politics ... Read More »

City of Allardt will see a new Mayor in former Alderman Yvonne Gernt. Unofficial numbers report that Gernt defeated incumbent Mayor Patricia “Pat” Brown Clark by eight votes. Jim Wheaton ran unopposed for the Alderman seat on the ballot. Read More »

Doyle has re-elected Ray Spivey as its mayor. Spivey tallied 84 votes against his challenger Jimmy Dale Savage who earned 54 votes. A total of 138 people participated in the Mayor election of Doyle. Results are unofficial at this time. Read More »

The loss of Monterey Mayor Nathan Walker will be felt region-wide. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said Walker was someone loved and respected by not only those in Monterey, but those who knew him across the Upper Cumberland for his knowledge and intellect. Cleary said he first met Walker while working as a reporter and covering Monterey Aldermen meetings. “He was ... Read More »

An in-house pay study of Sparta employees has shown a need to increase wages. Just how much the raises would amount to unknown at this time. City Administrator Brad Hennessee told Aldermen Thursday night he recommended scheduling a work session to layout option. “A meaningful and effective adjustment is going to be expensive,” Hennessee said. “The city just started a ... Read More »