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Pittman Center board names three bridges after local residents
Summary
At its Aug. 15 meeting, the Pittman Center Board of Mayor and Aldermen unanimously approved motions to name three local bridges — the Grassy Branch, Golf Creek, and the bridge by Burnett Memorial Church — in honor of James D. Ogle, Clyde Ball and Dennis McCarty.
PITTMAN CENTER, Tenn. — The Pittman Center Board of Mayor and Aldermen on Aug. 15 unanimously approved motions to name three town bridges for local residents.
Alderman Billy McCarty moved to rename the Grassy Branch Bridge the James D. Ogle Bridge; Alderman Cheryl Houston seconded the motion, which passed with all ayes. Alderman Steve McCarter moved to name the bridge at Golf Creek the Clyde Ball Bridge; Alderman Billy McCarty seconded and the board voted in favor. Alderman Cheryl Houston then moved to name the bridge by Burnett Memorial Church the Dennis McCarty Bridge; Alderman Steve McCarter seconded and the motion carried with all ayes.
The minutes record that Mayor Jerry Huskey and Aldermen Steve McCarter, Cheryl Houston and Billy McCarty were present for the votes; Vice Mayor Kevin Howard was absent. The minutes do not specify any public comment on the namings or further implementation steps such as sign installation or effective dates.
The actions formalize local recognition of the three individuals named; the minutes do not provide biographical details about them or administrative next steps. The board conducted these votes during the Old Business portion of the meeting and then moved on to new business.
