Tag Archives: Renovations

The Overton County School Board has made some cuts to the Livingston Academy stadium renovation plan to meet its budget. The school board approved $4.3 million for the project some two years ago. Chairman Mike Hayes said construction costs have inflated since then almost doubling the cost. “The budget came in on everything we had at 8 million dollars,” Hayes ... Read More »

A Florida-based healthcare company says the Cumberland River Hospital needs some $5 million of work before being operational. Braden Health Chief Compliance Officer Kyle Kopec toured the facility Tuesday. Kopec said the hospital is overvalued at the current $1.5 million asking price. “Essentially, obsolete equipment needs to be replaced,” Kopec said. “Mold needs to be mitigated and the facility needs ... Read More »

Cookeville Regional Medical Center wants to move forward with renovations of the West Tower’s 4th and 5th floors. The CRMC Board of Trustees Planning Committee approved the plan Tuesday night to begin architectural and engineering plans with Gresham-Smith. CEO Paul Korth said that he wants the project to begin work now, so they can begin the construction at the earliest ... Read More »

A local engineer has completed plans to finally remedy long-standing drainage issues at the Upperman High School Baseball Field. Baseball Head Coach Wes Shanks said the work will begin next summer after the upcoming baseball season. “That would be a new top soil layer,” Shanks said. “Bring in some of the non-native soil that would be a better drainage potential. ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech will request funds in its next capital budget for demolition of Foster Hall and and renovations of Johnson Hall. Vice President for Facilities and Business Services Chuck Roberts said the university wants $20 million for the project included in the state’s 2022-2023 fiscal year budget. “The subsequent demolition of Foster Hall, that is an aging facility,” Roberts said. ... Read More »

Cumberland Mountain State Park unveiled its new cabin renovations on Monday. The cabins were fully restored to their original rustic look while adding the amenities of modern convenience. There were even original furnishings returned to the cabins, while the rest were handmade to replicate the cane and hickory style from when the cabins were first opened. The cabins were built ... Read More »

Renovations for Cumberland County’s Archives have been put on hold. Mayor Allen Foster said the county commission failed to approve additional funding for the project after the $1.8 million bid came in over budget. “Some commissioners think that we can rebid it in a few months and prices will be down,” Foster said. “Other ones think we have new funding ... Read More »

The Overton County Board of Education will move forward with one building for amenities for the upcoming Livingston Academy Stadium renovations. The board met Tuesday to discuss the option of two separate buildings or an all-inclusive option. Member Mike Hayes said the facility would be located behind the tennis court facing the current football field. “I think economically and efficiency ... Read More »

The Overton County Board of Education will meet with architects Tuesday for some final discussions of facility options for the Livingston Academy football stadium. Member Mike Hayes said the school board will be presented with two possibilities. “They’re gonna talk about the options for the concession stands and restrooms,” Hayes said. “Look at whether we’re going to do one building ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech’s Tucker Stadium is the top candidate to be the home for the 2021 Livingston Academy Football season. That is according to Head Coach Bruce Lamb. Lamb said as soon as he heard stadium renovations were moving forward, he started the process of finding an alternative site. “I’ve talked to Mark Wilson at Tennessee Tech,” Lamb said. “Hoping that ... Read More »