Tag Archives: Van Buren

Tennessee Comptroller’s Office Director of Communications said Tuesday’s decision against the Van Buren Wheel tax will not immediately affect the county. Dunn said the county’s property tax will provide enough county revenue for the remainder of the year. “Van Buren County implemented a property tax increase at that time, and it is that revenue that the county is really counting ... Read More »

The wheel tax in Van Buren County has failed to pass. One thousand nine hundred and thirty seven residents voted against the $40 dollar increase with 883 voting in favor. This is the second proposed wheel tax increase to get voted down by voters in the last two years. In February 2019, voters struck down a $10 wheel tax passed ... Read More »

Van Buren’s annual trunk or treat will take place this Saturday in the parking lot of the county’s administration building. Sheriff Eddie Carter said people handing out candy need to leave a parking space between you and the next car. “The area is lit very well. I will be there patrolling,” Carter said. “The best part of the safety plan ... Read More »

Van Buren commissioners voted to restart the bidding process for the Masonic Building off Spring Street. Mayor Greg Wilson said the county does not have a need for the property. “Instead of paying utilities and insurance on the building and it’s just sitting there empty and we would be better served and the county would be better served to put ... Read More »

The Van Buren School system has waived student attendance requirements for semester exams. Before, students with perfect attendance and a passing grade were exempt from semester exams. Now, all students with passing grades are not required to take the exams. Director of Schools Cheryl Cole said with the pandemic, the attendance policy was unfair. “The principal and the assistant principal ... Read More »

The city of Spencer now has an official website. Residents can pay their water bill and complete city forms online. Mayor Mickey Robinson said the community can now stay up-to-date with city business. “We got our new website for the city of Spencer,” Robinson said. “Very informational for the community. It has a lot of our information, so instead of ... Read More »

Van Buren’s Sparkmantown garbage container will be removed due to illegal dumping. Mayor Greg Wilson said tires and glass were being disposed at the location. Wilson said shattered glass from the illegal dumping created risks for the playground near by. “I think what was happening was when glass was being thrown around there and busted,” Wilson said. “It was just ... Read More »

Van Buren County’s administrative building will be closed until Tuesday. The building closed Tuesday after an employee tested positive for COVID. Mayor Greg Wilson said the state Department of Health recommended the office to be closed at least three days. “Out of caution, we were advised that the building need to be sanitized completely,” Wilson said. “And, that is what ... Read More »

Elected officials and Van Buren County residents gathered Friday morning for the ribbon cutting of Fall Creek Falls Visitors Center. The new building accommodates park guest with informational needs, 24/7 bathrooms and a gift shop. Park Ranger Jacob Young said the 4,800 square foot center will serve as a hub for incoming visitors. “Traditionally, finding where to go when you ... Read More »

Van Buren’s American Legion Post will host a Back the Blue fundraiser breakfast Saturday morning. Funds will be used to purchase AirMed memberships for Van Buren police. AirMedCare Sales Manager Robert Keen said the membership covers the cost of being flown in an emergency aircraft. “If someone is ever flown via emergency aircraft, such as Erlanger Life Force 2 in ... Read More »