Tag Archives: White County Courthouse

Potential bidders will present their intentions to purchase the White County landfill to County Commissioners next Tuesday. The Solid Waste Committee will hear from Waste Management and Republic Services. Each presentation will be scored one to ten, based on how closely they meet the county’s wishes for the landfill. Each presentation will be followed by a question-and-answer portion and an ... Read More »

Electrical issues near the White County Courthouse has resulted in some road closures this week. City Administrator Brad Hennessee said the electrical feed underground at Liberty Square shorted Saturday night during the city’s Memorial Day Concert. “Had the courthouse and one of the traffic signals and some of the street lights around the square out and crews started work on ... Read More »

Impacts of inflation the center of discussion as White County leaders joined Senator Marsha Blackburn in a roundtable discussion Friday. Blackburn engaged with local elected officials at the White County Courthouse. Blackburn said the feedback now heads back to Washington. “The number one issue that came up today was inflation,” Blackburn said. “We also heard a lot about crime and ... Read More »

White County’s Courthouse elevator remains out of commission, leaving the second and third floors without disability access. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said it has been a challenge finding parts for the 45-year-old machine. “Friday we finally located a way to do this and some parts, and they came and took the motor out Friday,” Robinson said. “They basically said ... Read More »

Local business owners voiced concerns of labor participation to their political leaders at a business forum at the White County Courthouse Friday. Congressman John Rose as well as State Senator Paul Bailey and Workforce Development Commissioner Jeff McCord hosted the event. Rose said the discussion made it clear that businesses are struggling to hire. “From the employers largely a crowd ... Read More »