Tag Archives: Nathan Walker

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 »

Monterey Mayor Nathan Walker has passed away after a recent stage 4 pancreatic cancer diagnosis. Alderman Bill Wiggins said it feels as though a pall is over the town of Monterey Wednesday morning. Walker has served as an Alderman since 2014 and was recently elected as Mayor. “What he brought to the table as a leader in the town of Monterey, ... Read More »

The Town of Monterey will rebid work on the depot roof for a second time after rejecting new bids at its meeting Monday night. Mayor Nathan Walker said after bidding the work the second time, three bids came in with a $15,000 difference between the low bid and the high bid. The three bids had three different types of roofing ... Read More »

After an initial pre-construction meeting, Monterey has a new utility plan for the Depot’s outdoor classroom project. Mayor Nathan Walker said instead of using a panel from the Depot, power will directly connect to the area. “That we we can have power for the train cars for the outdoor classroom and really the options will be unlimited at that point, ... Read More »

Efforts to expand access to public water in Putnam County could continue in Monterey. Engineer Nathaniel Green presented two potential scenarios about expanding water along the Calfkiller Highway to the aldermen Monday night. One option would go from Mill Creek Road to split off going north and south on Highway 84. “The other option that we have, and this one ... Read More »

Monterey will not join the Rail Trail Authority…for now. Mayor Nathan Walker said that after discussions with the Rail Trail Authority, Putnam County officials, and Cookeville City officials, they decided now is not the right time. “We kind of came to the conclusion that they were, as of right now, their focus seems to be more of a westward expansion ... Read More »

Monterey Board of Aldermen has hired an engineer to explore the process of turning Black Bottom Field into a multi-use field. Mayor Nathan Walker said that architect Jerry Warren will work to get preliminary site drawings done, including doing formal measurements, and putting together a plan so the town might get better cost estimates. “The idea behind that is of ... Read More »

Monterey hired Brad Wood as the town’s new attorney Monday night. Earlier this year, the Monterey Board of Alderman voted to terminate the relationship with former City Attorney Will Mullins. Mayor Nathan Walker said after being without a city attorney recently, he talked to several. Walker said Wood was highly recommended. “I’m glad to be back up here again, I ... Read More »

Monterey Board of Aldermen voted Nathan Walker to serve as interim mayor at a special called meeting Monday. Walker was the only nominee made by the board to replace JJ Reels who resigned earlier this month. Walker will serve as the interim mayor, board chair, and keep his seat as a Third Ward Alderman until the August elections. “We have ... Read More »

New welcome signs for the City of Monterey could be set in stone at the next Board of Alderman meeting. The Hometown Project Committee met Thursday to discuss a welcome sign project. The entrance signs would be made from stone with engraved lettering. Committee Member Julie Bohannon said if the proposal is passed the signs will be at Interstate 40 ... Read More »