Tag Archives: Upgrades

Sparta adding some new aesthetics downtown to beautify the square for the summer season. Mayor Jeff Young said city workers have installed accent lighting on trees and new banners for decorative light poles in the downtown area. “Our downtown square is something that we are very very proud of,” Young said. “We’ve been revamping the downtown square this spring already. ... Read More »

Overton County has received a $170,000 state grant bringing HVAC and computer upgrades to its Justice Center. County Executive Ben Danner said he anticipates the county budget committee to approve the money next month with the bid process starting after that. “We can have it where the deputies can book people in without having to come into the jail and ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech has announced plans for a two-phased project investing some $45 million into its football facilities. The first phase being a 40,000 square foot Football Operations Center. Athletic Director Mark Wilson said the project will be the most expansive advancement for Tucker Stadium in over 50 years. “Tennessee Tech football and the vibrant football program is important to the ... Read More »

Celina has plans to bring more activities to Donaldson Park but getting clearance from the Army Corp of Engineers can extend that process. Mayor Luke Collins said it can take up to two years to gain approval for a project. “It’s just unacceptable,” Collins said. “The people really deserve better. They deserve a streamed line process. I’d certainly love to see ... Read More »

New sidewalks are on the way for downtown Celina. Mayor Tonya Spears said the ADA compliant walkway would stretch from College Avenue to Green Street. “It is very much needed,” Spears said. “That will be a start and hopefully, we can continue later on and get more sidewalks, pedestrian friendly and some bicycle access. Just to make our city a ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech is expecting to complete the second phase of its upgrades to Centennial Plaza in January. Vice President for Facilities and Business Services Chuck Roberts said a waterfall and rock landscaping are the final pieces to completing the renovations. Roberts said there has been sod and more trees added to further upgrade the look of this popular spot on ... Read More »

The Jackson County Fairgrounds will receive $150,000 in renovations as the county commission moved the grant funds to its budget Monday night. Mayor Randy Heady said improvements to the horse barn and the Ag center will be the focus of the work. “I don’t remember the last time some work was done,” Heady said. “We have a barn over there. ... Read More »

Baxter will apply for a Blue Cross Blue Shield grant in August to build a splash pad and farmer’s market in Seminary Park. Baxter Mayor John Martin said the park upgrades will add to the appeal of Baxter and help fill job openings for the Portobello plant opening in the future. “We have four great schools, but the thing about ... Read More »

Cookeville will upgrade sidewalks along East Spring Street thanks to a state grant. Public Works Director Greg Brown said the project includes new sidewalk and crosswalks from Old Kentucky Road to Denton Avenue. “We are trying to do several projects in the city that involve sidewalks to make it easier for pedestrians to move around, and this is just one ... Read More »