Tag Archives: Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation

A grant of some $4 million will protect Cookeville’s water treatment plant from power outages. The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation awarded Cookeville the grant for resource protection. Director of Water Quality Control Barry Turner said the department will use the money to move overhead power lines underground and install a generator. “This project not only gets a generator ... Read More »

Gainesboro Aldermen agreed to enter into a contract with Tennessee Tech Thursday night for the development of a new stormwater management plan. The project will be paid for by a new $500,000 overflow stormwater grant from the TDEC. Consulting Engineer Nathaniel Green said the plan will leave enough money behind for much needed stormwater resources in the city. “A big ... Read More »

Less than a year away from its scheduled completion, upgrades to the Cookeville Water Treatment Plant remain on schedule. The project will increase plant capacity some 50 percent to a total of 22.5 million gallons per day. Cookeville Water Quality Control Director Barry Turner said there were some roadblocks early with needed materials and equipment, but the contractor has kept ... Read More »

Pickett CCC Memorial State Park recognized as best in the state for Customer Engagement and Resource Management. Park Manager Travis Stover said the recognition is an honor, a testament to the service they try to provide for people. Stover said the staff wants everyone to feel free to visit and enjoy the park. “It feels really good to be able ... Read More »

The state has lifted Byrdstown’s Boil Water Advisory. The announcement came Monday morning. The city had been under the precautionary advisory since last week when a part failed at the city’s water plant. That failure reduced water pressure and depleted the city’s water supply. The Tennessee Department Of Environment and Conservation issued the advisory because of the potential contaminants in ... Read More »

Cummins Falls State Park has been named park of the year by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. Park Manager Ray Cutcher said park staff have worked hard to better protect park goers while also expanding learning opportunities. “We’re very proud,” Cutcher said. “I’m very proud of our staff and very proud that our department has chosen to recognize ... Read More »

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation and Warren County are partnering to preserve Rock Island’s Great Falls Cotton Mill. Rock Island Park Manager Damon Graham said the national registered mill is in danger of collapsing if nothing is done. “It is a very significant sight as far as history and cultural resource in the region, really,” Graham said. “With ... Read More »