Tag Archives: Public Works

Crossville discussed the possibility of creating an assistant city manager position during Tuesday night’s work session. City Council members talked about Manager Greg Wood’s eventual departure and how important learning Crossville operations from him could be. Wood said the city is in a better position to take on a new city manager because of department head competency. “Typically the lifespan ... Read More »

Crossville is stretching itself thin trying to take on a number of large projects during an engineering shortage. City Manager Greg Wood said just this week he saw the demand firsthand when Whisper Aero reached out to Tennessee Tech. “The Whisper Aero folks that just had their kickoff meeting here on Tuesday mentioned to Dr. Oldham when he was here, ... Read More »

The Crossville City Council discussed the idea of adding an assistant city manager on Tuesday night. However, based on survey results Crossville was seen as too small to need the position. City Manager Greg Wood said the city’s current need is a public works director and a professional engineer. “My recommendation is looking at potentially upgrading and training to a ... Read More »

Cookeville Public Works is working on a plan to widen West Stevens Street in an attempt to help with an increase in traffic flow. Director Greg Brown said the work would facilitate east to west traffic as more people seek other driving routes apart from the main roads. “To try to distribute the traffic between more roads,” Brown said. “Instead ... Read More »

Sparta’s sewer pumping station at Wilson Sporting Goods delayed work until late-July. Public Works Director Dillard Quick said delays have been caused over the demand for the equipment. Quick said because the equipment is now obsolete, they cannot buy any parts to try and make temporary repairs. “Right now both pumps are down but we are pumping out everyday,” Quick ... Read More »

Sparta has approved paving bids to address 25 percent of the city’s streets in the next fiscal year The aldermen awarded McMinnville’s Tinsley Asphalt the contract for all street paving during Thursday’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting. Public Works Director Dillard Quick said with prices coming in lower than last year, the city could pave more than anticipated. “We ... Read More »

Sparta took some significant wind damage during Tuesday’s storms. Public Works Director Dillard Quick said that several trees fell, taking down power lines and blocking roads. Quick said that some electric customers have had to go without power into Wednesday. “North side of town, the Rainbow Subdivision there’s north and east Edgewood, there were several trees down, several people without ... Read More »

Cookeville City Council will approve the first big step Thursday to move the 10th Street widening project forward. Council will approve contracts to begin the right of way acquisitions along 10th Street. Public Works Director Greg Brown said the project will be done in two phases, starting from Chocolate Drive to Wilson Avenue. “We’re trying to get that section complete, inline ... Read More »

Sparta is getting a jump on spring leaf cleaning by helping residents remove any leftover leaves. Public Works Director Dillard Quick said that its leaf collection truck will be running all week from 7:00 AM until 4:00 PM. Quick said that public works tried to line up its leaf collection with residents cleaning their yards. “The guys are just going ... Read More »

The Sparta Board of Alderman Thursday approved the $33,000 purchase of a new Police Pursuit vehicle for the police department. Police Chief Jeff Guth said this purchase will replace the department’s 15 year old SUV. The board also approved purchasing a new Special Service Vehicle for the Public Works Department. It is ticketed a near $28,000 and will replace their ... Read More »