The Oliver Springs Town Council met Thursday night, May 21, for its second regular monthly meeting, with most of the discussion focused on the town’s proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year. With no items listed under new business, council members reviewed several budget options that could include a property …
Read More »Oliver Springs Council Approves Road Paving Projects, Pushes for Highway Mowing
OLIVER SPRINGS, Tenn. — The Oliver Springs Town Council met in regular session on Thursday evening, July 17, with a short but productive agenda focused on infrastructure improvements. The Council approved a $34,000 paving project for Winrock Road, stretching from the city limits to the bridge leading toward Windrock Park. …
Read More »Oliver Springs Town Council Considers Transition to Anderson County 911 Dispatch
OLIVER SPRINGS, TN — The Oliver Springs Town Council discussed a potential shift in police dispatch services during a meeting Monday night, following a presentation by Anderson County 911 Director. The proposal would align the town’s police dispatch operations with Anderson County 911, a system that already oversees dispatch for …
Read More »Oliver Springs Wastewater Chief Indicted for Misappropriating Town Funds
An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has led to the indictment of Travis Thrasher, Chief Wastewater Operator for Oliver Springs, which spans Anderson, Morgan, and Roane Counties. The investigation began following concerns from town officials about questionable financial activity. Investigators discovered that Thrasher …
Read More »Oliver Springs Approves Budgets with No Property Tax Increase
Oliver Springs, TN – In a meeting on Thursday evening, the Oliver Springs Town Council, which also serves as the Water Board, approved both their water and general fund budgets for the upcoming fiscal year. Notably, this year’s budget does not include any property tax increases. However, there will be …
Read More »Community Engagement Trailer Bridges Gap Between Law Enforcement and Citizens
Over the past three months, a groundbreaking project has been brewing in Oliver Springs, initiated by a group of passionate individuals who saw a need for enhanced community engagement. Here’s our own Brad Jones with more on what Oliver Springs is doing to bridge the gap. The Oliver Springs Extreme …
Read More »Oliver Springs Town Council Meeting Cancelled
The regular meeting for the Town of Oliver Springs that was originally scheduled for tonight at 7:00 PM has been cancelled due to the lack of a quorum. The next meeting is now rescheduled for May 2, 2024, also at 7:00 PM.
Read More »Oliver Springs Town Council and Water Board Meeting Canceled for Tonight
In light of recent developments, the members of the Oliver Springs Town Council, who also serve as water board members, were poised to gather for a meeting this evening. However, due to unforeseen health-related concerns, the scheduled meeting has been called off, as per the notification from city officials. The …
Read More »Oliver Springs Alderman and Former Roane County Commissioner Passes Away
A former Roane County commissioner and Oliver Springs city councilman has passed away. James W. Brummett was 77 years old. He opened James Brummett Insurance in 1989 and is still family-owned and operated today. Over the years, he served on the Oliver Springs Town Council and the Roane County Commission. …
Read More »Oliver Springs Town Council approved 20-cent property tax rate increase, and water rate increase last night
The Town Council for Oliver Springs met in regular session Thursday and passed their fiscal year budget with the 20-cent property tax rate increase for Oliver Springs residents. The tax increase along with a 6 to 9% water rate increase passed without much public input. A public hearing was scheduled …
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