16+ hour, 43+ min ago   (274+ words) Jackson County has increased its mineral severance tax to 20 cents per ton on all sand, gravel, chert, sandstone, and limestone extracted within the county. The change will generate dedicated funding for local infrastructure. Jackson County Mayor Brian Lee said the…...

16+ hour, 33+ min ago   (328+ words) Jackson County High School beginning the development of its new campus farm, funded by federal and state grants. Director of Schools Jason Hardy said the district secured a $126,000 grant from the USDA to begin the project, which includes the construction…...

16+ hour, 43+ min ago   (278+ words) Crossville launching a new downtown wayfinding project to install directional signage for residents and visitors. The city will use a $60,000 grant from the Tennessee Department of Tourism. City Manager Valerie Hale said the city previously lacked significant signage to help…...

3+ day, 12+ hour ago   (281+ words) Cookeville’s Board of Zoning Appeals approved a special exception request Thursday to allow a used car dealership to operate at 298 West Broad Street. City Planner Chris Phillips said the subject property contains approximately 0.26 acres and is located within a local…...

4+ day, 13+ hour ago   (439+ words) The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport Board approved a new hangar lease agreement that will gradually reduce rent subsidies over the next five years. The discussion centered on Aviation Services of Tennessee, which has paid approximately $500 per month for a 9,000-square-foot…...

4+ day, 18+ hour ago   (235+ words) Algood awarded the Excellence in Risk Management Award from Public Entity Partners for its commitment to safety and proactive leadership. Representative Bob Lynch said the award is reserved for communities that demonstrate an exceptional commitment to safety and service. Lynch…...

5+ day, 19+ hour ago   (330+ words) Overton County visitor spending in Overton County increased by 8.4 percent last year, a growth rate that more than tripled the statewide average for Tennessee. Director of Tourism Morgan White said the revitalization of the Livingston Square has played a critical…...

6+ day, 14+ hour ago   (404+ words) Putnam County Schools replacing a failing mechanical unit at its central office that has caused leaks and disrupted the district’s administrative staff. Putnam County Schools Deputy Director Tim Martin said the equipment is an interior air handling unit located above…...

6+ day, 16+ hour ago   (334+ words) Tennessee Tech will host a screening of the documentary “This is Not Financial Advice” to educate students on the risks associated with social media financial influencers. Economics Lecturer Dr. Chelsea Dowell said many students seek financial guidance from social media…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (263+ words) Monterey Mayor Alex Garcia said the work would continue throughout the holiday weekend. “When I say improperly, I mean there wasn’t a footer poured with bolts sticking up so you can bolt and unbolt lights,” Garcia said, “They basically just…...