Tag Archives: Study

The Algood Planning Commission approved further study into setting restrictions for accessory buildings Thursday night. UCDD Staff Planner Tommy Lee said city officials have received complaints from residents about garages being larger than homes. “We in Algood have location restrictions on accessory structures, but we do not have any requirements with regards to size or appearance,” Lee said. Lee used ... Read More »

White County currently diverting trash to evaluate the life span of its class one landfill. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said there will be no interruptions in services. Robinson said the county is just trying to get a new cell permitted. “We’ve got to see where we are at, and how close we are to being at the end,” Robinson ... Read More »

The state announced a precautionary consumption advisory Monday for fish caught at Center Hill Lake because of high mercury levels. The advisory specifically covers black bass such as largemouth, spotted, and smallmouth bass. A state study on fish tissue that began in 2021 found species in the lake to have mercury levels above the trigger of 0.3 mg/kg (parts per ... Read More »

Power of Putnam Executive Director Bill Gibson said he is disappointed but not surprised that fentanyl numbers are drastically increasing. A National Institute on Drug Abuse study found pill seizures by law enforcement have increased nearly 50-fold over the past three years. Gibson said homemade pills are a reason why the Upper Cumberland has seen an increase. “People have found ... Read More »

A Crossville fire station coverage study has shown a need to relocate Station 2. City Manager Greg Wood said there is an overlap between station 1 and 2 of about 40 percent. “We’re looking at potentially moving station 2 to the north, which would only require an investment for a new building,” Wood said. “We already have all the equipment ... Read More »

A developer of a 40 lot subdivision on Water Plant Road will need to conduct further studies before moving forward on a planning request. Developer Pete Scerbo approached the Putnam County Planning Commission Tuesday about improving an unkempt segment of road on the site. Planning Director Kevin Rush said the foundation of the road needs to be evaluated beforehand. “I ... Read More »

Crossville working along with MTAS to find out the best option on the future of its fire stations. City Manager Greg Wood said two options are being explored due to growing populations. Establishing a third station or moving station two for better coverage. “We may be able to put off building a station three and put station two in a ... Read More »

The same Tuesday night the Celina Board of Aldermen gave final approval to a new water rate, it began work on the process for future increases. Mayor Luke Collins said the city has started a water service coverage study. Collins said the outcome could affect customers in city limits. “The time and the cost of working outside the city is ... Read More »

The Gainesboro Board of Aldermen has adopted two comprehensive plans with the goal to improve roadways and community mobility. Mayor Lloyd Williams said by passing a strategy for future improvements, it increases the city’s chances of obtaining grant funding. “Points out where we need crosswalks at, parking, sidewalks, ADA sidewalks,” Williams said. “We can’t apply this year, but next year, ... Read More »