Tag Archives: White County

Paul Sherrell will return to Nashville to represent House District 43 after winning Thursday’s Republican Primary. The incumbent received 47.7 percent of the vote. Sherrell defeated challengers Jerry Lowery, with 26.9 percent of the tally, and Bobby Robinson, with 25.3 percent of the vote. No Democrat ran in the 43rd district primary. The district includes White, Grundy and part of ... Read More »

COVID rates have increased over the last two days in Overton, White and Warren Counties. Overton County reported double digit positive cases Thursday for the first time since the pandemic began. That brings the active case total to 56 in Overton County. The positivity rate, considered the most accurate data point according to experts, stands at 4.5 percent. White County ... Read More »

A veteran of the Cookeville Fire Department is the new Interim Emergency Management Agency Director in White County. Stanley Neal began work July 1. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said he felt White County was fortunate to have an experienced person to accept the role. “He’s been in that world and been in that business,” Robinson said. “He knows what ... Read More »

The White County Planning Commission gave final approval Tuesday to a new subdivision off Parker Road. The Del Toro subdivision includes ten proposed lots ranging from .56 acres to 2.247 acres. It is located at the corner of Parker Road and Sullivan Knowles Road. The proposed new lots would be served by an existing six (6) inch water line. It ... Read More »

Students across White Country interested in emergency medical services now have a state-of-the-art tool available to help them learn. An ambulance simulator has been installed as part of Motlow State’s EMS program. The simulator provides a realistic replica of the back of an ambulance for EMT students. the stationary platform allows students to train indoors. “It does have several features ... Read More »

The beginning of production at the White County Hormann facility has been slowed by continued health concerns. Hormann President Cameron Rudd said the company was having trouble getting needed help from Europe getting new machines operational. “They have been installed, but getting it actually commissioned has been our issue,” Rudd said. “We have to get the installers from Italy. Until ... Read More »

White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said county residents will not be required to wear masks. Executive Order 54 signed Friday by Governor Bill Lee gives county mayors the authority to issue local mask requirements in the event of a significant rise in COVID-19 cases. Robinson said the order blindsided the county. “Governor Lee just kinda popped that on us ... Read More »

Locating the Upper Cumberland State Veterans Cemetery in White County will be a huge asset to the community. That’s according to County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson who said he is excited at the prospect. He said the county was involved in the process in the past but thought it had missed its chance when the search shifted to other areas ... Read More »

April sales tax revenues in Overton and White County increased over same month last year. Overton County collected around $148,000 in sales tax, or about. $10,000 more than last April. Overton County Executive Ben Danner said the increase was not expected. But he said with so many at home, people may have spent money on DIY projects. “There is a ... Read More »

The largest increase in White County’s $60 million budget will go toward improvements in the jail and Sheriff’s Office. County Executive Denny Robinson said at least $2.6 million is set aside for jail upgrades. “It’s mainly software computers, how they monitor locks and security,” Robinson said. “We’re looking at doing the roof…for the jail. It’s been needed for a while ... Read More »