Tag Archives: renovation

McMinnville is looking for community input in preparation for a grant application to upgrade Rocket Park. Facilities Manager Michael Benusches said several of the park’s features need major renovations. He said he hopes to pave the gravel parking lot, renovate the sport court, and upgrade the park’s boat ramp. He said before finalizing plans, he wants to hear the opinions ... Read More »

Baxter plans to use a $15,000 State Downtown Grant to improve storefronts and increase parking on Broad Street. Baxter Mayor John Martin said the town has tasked a committee with overseeing its downtown revitalization plans. He said the first step will be passing an ordinance in May that will turn Broad Street into a one-way street to make space for ... Read More »

Downtown Gainesboro’s William M. Gailbreath house will be restored and turned into a bed and breakfast, thanks to a state grant. Owner Sean Zearfoss said he purchased the home, hoping to make it an attraction that will bring more visitors to town and boost the local economy. He said the Folk Victorian structure was built around 1900 and is one ... Read More »

Putnam County Solid Waste will close the Buffalo Valley Convenience Center next week to replace a structure that houses employee offices and restrooms. Solid Waste Director Doug Ashburn said the structure has been in place for over 20 years. He said the structure’s walls were beginning to rot away and he decided replacing the building would be easier than full-scale ... Read More »

Cookeville City Council will vote Thursday on a request from Tennessee Tech to commit an additional $3 million for the school’s Tucker Stadium renovation project. City Manager James Mills said the city has paid some $400,000 thus far on a $1 million agreement the city made in 2022. He said the money will be paid from hotel/motel tax revenue at ... Read More »

Overton County Schools moving forward with a building program agreement meant to tackle four major projects with the same architectural firm. Director of Schools Donnie Holman said the firm will construct new classrooms to alleviate overcrowding at Allons Elementary School, Hilham Elementary School, and Rickman Elementary School. He said they will also tackle a major cafeteria renovation at Livingston Academy. ... Read More »

Repairs to the Cumberland County Courthouse are set to get underway this month. Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster said a second set of bids has been approved to repair structural damage to the portion of the building built in 1905. Foster said he is excited to get the beautiful, historic building back in working order. “It’s something that I respect ... Read More »

The need for further renovations to Monterey’s Cate-Gill building were discussed Thursday night at a meeting of the Monterey Building and Grounds Committee. Brad Vaughn of Monterey Medical LLC said there has been work done to improve the interior of the building. Vaughn said that tiles are being replaced and the steps are being painted black. “When we toured with ... Read More »