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Concerns from residents the reason why the Overton County Industrial Development and Planning Committee Chair did not pursue a land purchase. Chair Geraldine Walker said she entered the meeting in favor of a 210-acre land deal. Walker said after hearing from residents, she changed her mind. “I want to see growth in this county,” Walker said. “I would love to ... 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 »

The Overton County Commission will consider purchasing 210 acres Monday night for industrial development. County Executive Ben Danner said two companies have already submitted letters of intent to purchase a site on the tract. “One of the companies will be about a $35 million investment and close to 100 jobs,” Danner said. “The other company is going to be close ... Read More »

Upper Cumberland Election Administrators saw several hundred new voters register for the upcoming August election. The deadline to register to vote in this election passed this week. Putnam County Election Administrator Michelle Honeycutt said the county had 920 new voters in the past three months. “It’s a little higher, not too bad,” Honeycutt said. “Before a presidential and governor race, ... Read More »

Overton County Executive Ben Danner expects the county to be debt free by 2024. Recently, the county paid off a $3.4 million loan for its new service building. Danner said all that remains are refinanced loans from over 40 years ago that were used to renovate the old courthouse and annex. “I don’t know if we’ve ever really paid off ... Read More »

Overton County Commission has sent a letter of fiscal strength to the state. County Executive Ben Danner said that the letter states the county has healthy finances and is able to pass a balanced budget. He said it will allow the county to apply for the state’s Three-Star grant program. “With the money from the Three-Star, we try to use ... Read More »

Overton County has approved its library to apply for three grants, totaling almost $30,000. County Librarian Judith Cutwright said that the grants will help upgrade the library both by updating its technology and helping the library expand its offerings. She said one particular project she’s hoping to use grant money for is to create a storybook trail. “I’m working with ... Read More »

This week in the Upper Cumberland the Overton County Commission will vote on its new fiscal year budget Monday. Before the commission meeting begins, a 4:00 p.m. budget committee meeting will take place. Following that, residents will have an opportunity to provide feedback on the budget at 4:30 p.m. At 5:00 p.m., business will begin with consideration of the county’s ... Read More »

Overton County’s proposed budget includes funding that would pay off a loan used to build the Millard V. Oakley County Services Building. County Executive Ben Danner said if the budget is approved Monday night, the county would have paid off a 12-year note in just two years. “We’re collecting over $2.5 million in sales tax every year, so that’s what ... Read More »

Overton County will soon have a new website for residents to use. County Executive Ben Danner said through a $25,000 3-star grant, the county partnered with Tennessee Tech University to design the site. “It will be a tremendous asset for the people of this county, because the website that we have now really doesn’t give any information,” Danner said. “Most ... Read More »