Tag Archives: Repairs

Cookeville’s Dogwood Park Fountain remains in need of repairs as the city waits for parts to become available. Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said a time line of completion is unknown, but the goal remains getting the fountain open by summer’s end. “They’re behind, and we still don’t have a completed fountain yet,” Woods said. “I know that is frustrating ... Read More »

Sparta wants to replace portions of the Fire Station 2 roof. The city’s budget has about $17,000 allocated to the work. Chief Kirk Young said leaks and general wear and tear caused him to request the upgrade. “The roof in the garage area is approximately 15 years old,” Young said. “We did the living quarter areas about two years ago, ... Read More »

Sparta is considering repairs on the old Baker Elementary School with the goal to rent out the building. Public Works Director Dillard Quick and City Administrator Brad Hennessee evaluated the condition of the school Thursday. Quick said the roof is the main part that needs work. “Around the outside the rubber is pulled back from the gutter,” Quick said. “So, ... Read More »

The Dogwood Park Fountain will get an upgrade on its light system and water jet system. Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said the department originally feared the repairs could cost up to $150,000. The City Council approved the $63,000 budgeted updates at their meeting Thursday. After fixing the fountain’s operational issues from last year, Woods said these will be the ... Read More »

Monterey is starting the process of refurbishing two railroad crossings within the city limits. Board of Alderman approved opening the project for bids was approved. Mayor JJ Reels said the crossings at Poplar and Elm Street are the focus of the work. “They’re basically redoing the whole railroad crossing,” Reels said. “Like I said, they are going to make it ... Read More »

Overton County Schools are seeing an unattended consequence to virtual learning with IT staff shortages to repair laptops. Director of Schools Mark Winningham said when having a set budget for the school year, it is not possible to add an employee to catch up on tech work. “[Repairs] are not an uncommon thing. It is just the number of devices ... Read More »

Cookeville’s Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation office is set to reopen to the public by the end of the month. The highway 70 location sustained severe storm damage during the March tornado. General Manager Jimmy Gregory said about 97 percent of repairs are complete. “We are very pleased,” Gregory said. “The process took a little while to get off the ... Read More »

Repairs for White County’s Oak Flatt Road will begin after the road collapsed in a landslide. The county commission approved a budget amendment for $750,000 for the bid winner of the repairs. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the county first received a call of a small sink hole in March. After a few days, a chunk in the road ... Read More »