Tag Archives: Monterey

Monterey has begun its budgeting process with the finance committee hearing top budget priorities from city departments Thursday. Finance Committee Chairman Nathan Walker said all the information gathered will be reviewed in February for guidance on the 2021 budget. “This is just the beginning stage of the process to where we go through each department,” Walker said. “We will be ... Read More »

Tax Preparation Returns to the Putnam County Library this year after taking a year off due to the pandemic. Library Director Phil Schaller said they’ve partnered with AARP and believes this years set up will have proper COVID protocols. Schaller said the biggest change is that tax prep will be by appointment only on Wednesday and Thursday. “Generally, you can ... Read More »

Monterey is expected to name a new committee next week to review liquor and beer ordinances that would change the town’s charter. The purpose of the committee is to rewrite the ordinances to follow Tennessee Code Annotated. Mayor JJ Reels said the process will take some time as the entire alcohol consumption chapter will be reviewed. “You almost have to ... Read More »

Monterey is starting the process of refurbishing two railroad crossings within the city limits. Board of Alderman approved opening the project for bids was approved. Mayor JJ Reels said the crossings at Poplar and Elm Street are the focus of the work. “They’re basically redoing the whole railroad crossing,” Reels said. “Like I said, they are going to make it ... Read More »

Monterey’s Meadow Creek park has expanded as the town completed the purchase of a neighboring seven acre lot. Included with the $43,500 price tag was an undocumented waterfall that needed a name. Mayor J.J Reels said the official title will be known as, “Meadow Creek Falls.” “Right now, it is not much of a waterfall. It is more of a ... Read More »

The IDK Cafe is giving back to Monterey by delivering free chili Tuesday for those unable to leave their homes. Owner Jennie Phillips said seeing Monterey residents deal with hardships caused by COVID inspired the generosity. “There is a lot in the Monterey area that is suffering,” Phillips said. “And a lot of sickness. There has been a lot of ... Read More »

Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said T-DOT has heard the county’s message on adding a third lane on Monterey Mountain. This project was listed among the priorities in T-DOT’s 20-year plan. Porter said safety is a big issue on this part of I-40, for residents and first responders. Porter said discussions with T-DOT indicates some issues with adding a third ... 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 »

A private investor has offered to put $250,000 towards finding a replacement for the retiring Dr. Charles Gray Smith in Monterey. Monterey Mayor JJ Reels said the investor would upgrade equipment and aesthetics in the office, also offering to pay the first year’s salary if the town does not charge rent for two years. Reels said the city and investor will ... Read More »

Monterey broke ground this week on its water and sewer line project off exit 300. The aging water line running from South Holly Street to the Bee Rock Overlook will be replaced. Mayor JJ Reels said sewer lines are also being added. “Right now, they are cutting the pavement from Bee Rock up to about the Hardee’s, where we are ... Read More »