Tag Archives: Upgrade

Overton County will soon have a new website for residents to use. County Executive Ben Danner said through a $25,000 3-star grant, the county partnered with Tennessee Tech University to design the site. “It will be a tremendous asset for the people of this county, because the website that we have now really doesn’t give any information,” Danner said. “Most ... Read More »

Putnam County 911 has started the search for price estimates to upgrade its 911 radio system. Assistant Director Brandon Smith said the current system is aging and shows limitations. “So, we’ve been working with a accessing with a technical working group from all of the agencies that use the public safety radio system in Putnam County and have been accessing ... Read More »

White County High School will be getting some air upgrades through a new chiller and boiler. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the equipment that heats and cools the air has been in use since the school was constructed in the 1960’s. “We’ve updated our school many times since then,” Dronebarger said. “We’ve put additions for the school, but we’re ... Read More »

The Double Springs Utility District is finalizing a $1.2 million bond for a main line improvement near Highway 70. Board President Lynn McHenry said the water line from Locust Grove Road to Highway 56 will increase from an eight inch to 12 inch line. “We of course have an increase in usage in that end of the county,” McHenry said. ... Read More »

The Putnam County Library is looking to upgrade its exterior with a new digital marquee and new banners. Library Director Phil Schaller said getting rid of the old signage will display more information about things taking place at the library. Schaller said the library actually wants people to judge a book by its cover in this instance, so they come ... Read More »

The City of Cookeville will begin the process of improving a dangerous intersection, West Cemetery and Burgess Falls Road. Step one: moving gas lines in the area. Cookeville Gas Department Director Jeff Mills said the city has entered into a $160,000 contract to begin that process. “What that has included in us is the gas facilities in that location are ... Read More »