Crossville Fire Department Recognizes New Firefighters Trained at $16,000 Savings

New members of the Crossville Fired Department were recognized at the March City Council Meeting along with their training officers.

Pictured L-R are Fire Chief Mike Turner, 

Rookie Firefighters Thomas Vance, 

Hunter Garrett, Jeff Connell, Don Johnson, 

Eric Hickman, Training officer Capt. Terry Potter and 

Firefighter/paramedic Brian Garrett 

According to Crossville Fire Chief Mike Turner, the new firefighters have completed 300 hours of basic training and still have two more years of training, including medical, to complete.

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Some 3500 new trees to be planted from Crossville's Arbor Day event.

The City of Crossville handed out some 3500 tree seedlings as part of recognizing Arbor Day by the city, the Crossville Tree Board, the Master Gardeners and others.

Crossville Mayor James Mayberry read a proclamation recognizing the Tree Board and Crossville's continuing recognition as a Tree City USA and the benefits of planting trees.  

Crossville Mayor James Mayberry, flanked by members of 

the Crossville Tree Board, city staff, and volunteers 

read a proclamation on the benefit of trees.

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Members of the public lined up for the chance to get the

seedlings of some 17 varieties including Dogwood,

Redbud, a number of oaks, black gum and other species

of tree seedlings. 

City of Crossville Wants Your Help to Report Problems that Need Fixed-If you see something, say something.

(Editor's note: The City of Crossville has sent out the following message to citizens asking for help to improve the city.)

When you are driving through your neighborhood and see a streetlight out or a pothole and think, I sure wish the City would get around to fixing that. The reality may be, the City does not know about the problem. 

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You are the eyes that see things that need to be done and can help other residents by taking a couple minutes to let us know there is a problem. 

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 Public Works is open from 6:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Thursday. Calls made outside that time frame will be forwarded to City Hall or the Water Plant. 

 The number to call to report a problem is (931) 484-7631. The City belongs to all its residents, so please, help us help you.

Linden Trees on Main Street Coming Down but will be Replaced.

If you have noticed some of the trees being removed along Main Street in Crossville, They will be replaced.  

The removal and replacement of Linden trees along Main Street are underway.  The trees will be replaced in the near future.  Many had branches creating problems for walkers and branches that could have fallen on members of the public.  If you have any questions or concerns, please direct them to the City of Crossville Urban Forester Seth Harrison. You can reach him by phone (931) 456-5682 or email at seth.harrison@crossvilletn.gov.

According to a tree survey prepared by UT in 2015, many of the Linden Trees had not been properly maintained and pruned leaving branches too low and in need of work.  In addition, a number of the trees were damaged in the 2015 ice storm.  Harrison was a UT student at the time and worked on the study before he started working for Crossville as the urban forester.   

During the 2015 city tree survey, linden trees along

Main Street were assessed and are now being

replaced.  Pictured are UT professor Sharon

Jean-Philippe, left and Seth Harrison, right.

Harrison now serves as the Crossville

urban forester. 

In addition, the City of Crossville’s Urban Forester Seth Harrison, in conjunction with UT Gardens, will be conducting two free tree pruning classes. The class will be held on Tuesday, February 6, and Wednesday, February 28, from 9 a.m. until noon at UT Gardens, 320 Experiment Station Road. In the three-hour class, participants will begin indoors with an overview of basic tree identification, tree selection, tree planting techniques, tree care, and an introduction to arborists’ tools and equipment. The class will then move outdoors to learn and practice proper cuts and safety considerations. Classes will be conducted regardless of the weather, and participants should dress accordingly and bring work gloves for the class. Class size is limited. To reserve a spot, contact Jennifer at (931) 484-0034. More classes will be added if enough interest is shown. To request a different time or more classes, contact Harrison at (931) 456-5682 or email seth.harrison@crossvilletn.gov.

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City of Crossville and Local Animal Welfare Groups Working Together.

Editor's note: The following information was provided by Crossville City Manager Greg Wood as part of efforts in partnership with animal welfare groups in the community and start a dialog in the community.  Your comments are welcome and will be shared with city officials. 

Don’t Tie Me Down

At the request of local animal rescues, the City of Crossville requested its staff form a task force to examine ways of legislating more cost-effective and humane care and control of dogs and community cats within the City. On the table for discussion were the tethering of dogs, trap, neuter, release/return (TNR) programs for community cats, and euthanasia of animals. The task force met and felt the first step was to begin an education process to help pet owners and the community understand the benefits of implementing the suggested changes.

One major item of discussion was tethering dogs. Research has shown dogs that are continuously tethered are much more likely to bite. Closely associated with that is a dog’s access to its food and water, especially, as often happens, the tether becomes wrapped around an object preventing the dog from reaching food or water and also shelter. The other issue also often associated with tethering is shelter from the weather or more properly lack of shelter because it is either not supplied or cannot be reached because of the entanglement issues associated with tethering.

The group realizes that sometimes tethering is the only option for a dog owner and some provision needs to be made for temporary measures. However, area rescues advocate alternatives such as kennels that will not require a large amount of property and allow a dog unencumbered access to food, water, and shelter. The result being a safer, happier, and healthier environment for the pet, the owners, and the neighborhood.

Dogs at the Cumberland County Animal Shelter

Another area that needs to be addressed are community cats, not to be confused with friendly strays. A common misconception is that neighborhoods would be better if these cats were completely eliminated. This contradicts evidence provided by the rescue groups which shows, these cats keep populations of unwanted wildlife such as rats and mice in check. They also protect their territory, so eliminating them just leaves a vacuum which results in new cats coming into a neighborhood. Many feel the better alternative is trap, neuter, release/return (TNR). This keeps the population where it needs to be (by stopping the multiplication issue) and allows the cats to be a beneficial part of an ecosystem.

There are several area animal welfare organizations that are working towards these goals including A Time for Paws (www.atime4paws.org/), Wags and Whiskers (http://www.wawpr.org/), and FOCCAS (https://foccas-tn.org/). Currently, FOCCAS is developing a program called FOCCAS On Breaking the Chains. This program seeks to help local families get as many dogs off tethers as possible. FOCCAS will find low cost, quality fencing materials, to be purchased by the pet owner, and their volunteers will provide installation and labor free of charge. Eventually, they hope to find funding to cover the expenses of the material for low-income families.

Crossville Depot back open under city operation with remodeled meeting space.

The Crossville Depot is back open for business after the City of Crossville has taken over the operation of the historic building that opened in 1926.  The building houses a gift shop and meeting space and includes a small museum and caboose.

The large meeting space that makes up most of the building has been remodeled and now features hardwood floors.  For rental information and rates, contact the Depot or Crossville city hall.

Scroll to the bottom for a photo of the original Crossville Depot from the very early 1900s and an old photo of the depot in the 1960's.  The Tennessee Central Depot has been a part of Crossville's Downtown for 92 years.

The 1926 Crossville Depot and Caboose

The gift shop features products made in Tennessee

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Newly improved meeting space with hardwood floors

Meeting Room kitchen with ice maker

Old luggage cart buffet and media center

Back Porch can also be used when the weather is nice.

A number of community members worked on the 

most recent round of improvements to the depot and

were recognized by the city including members of 

Downtown Crossville Inc. that had the new hardwood

floors installed, also Mikki Kavich, Peggy Welch and

Margo Carroll who were presented with the

Key to the Depot by city marketing director

Billy Loggins.

Brief History of Crossville's railroad service

Bob Patton and the Crossville Rotary Clubs worked to

restore the depot after the City bought the building from

the railroad in 1994. 

The Original Crossville Depot. Photo circa 1905 from

a postcard. This depot burned in 1925.

Note from when the new depot opened May 1, 1926.

The station agent at the time was E.M. Roland

The current depot in a photo from the 1960's.  Note the

old semaphore signal on the left.

Crossville City Council Seeking Changes to Central Communications Agreement

The Crossville city council is looking at options related to the Central Communications Committee that operates the E-911 dispatch center after some recent changes to the way the committee is funded and the board membership.

Currently, the committee operates under a contract that has included the County, the City, and the E-911 Board. Previously the funding was split three ways between the partners but following changes in how the E-911 Board is funded, they notified the other partners that they would no longer fund the operation of the dispatch center that mainly funds employees and supplies. The E-911 board currently funds equipment for the operation and the loan on the building.

City/County Emergency Communications Center

The city expressed concern about the fact that for currently funding half the operation they have only three seats on the 9 member board. In addition, the oversight of the operation is a concern and the contract is described as out of date.  The contract term runs through June 2019

City Attorney Will Ridley addressed the issue at the council's January meeting and advised he recommended 2 possible options for the situation.

Ridley described option one as authorizing the city attorney and city manager to sit down and negotiate with the county mayor and county attorney to negotiate putting the operation back underneath the County. The County would operate the CCC board and the city could provide funding based on population ratios similar to how the city provides codes services to the county.

Option 2, according to Ridley, is to renegotiate the entire contract including balancing the membership of the board, invite Fairfield Glade and Tansi Security contribute for their use of the system.

“I just need some authorization and a direction in order to move forward,” concluded Ridley.

Councilman Danny Wyatt moved to authorize the attorney and city manager to negotiate with the county and bring an option back to the council for approval and was supported by member Pamala Harris.

Mayor James Mayberry seeking clarification asked Ridley if that motion was option 2. Ridley said basically either the board stays in place or goes under the county, “We either remain as a partner in it or we be a customer of the county.” Mayor Mayberry stated that the action would delay any final action and recommendations should come back to the council in about 3 weeks for the next work session.

Wyatt's motion was approved unanimously.

Crossville City Hall and Offices closing early due to weather

The city of Crossville has decided to close early due to the threat of travel problems due to cold temperatures and winter precipitation. 

All city offices will close at 3:00 PM on Friday, January 12. 

The city will also be closed Monday, January 15 for Martin Luther King Day.

Sally Oglesby Retirement Reception Well Attended--Photos and Video

Wednesday, December 19, 2017, was the final work day for longtime Crossville city clerk Sally Oglesby and a well-attended retirement recognition reception concluded her 32-year tenure in the position.

Sally Oglesby chats with well-wishers on her retirement.

A variety of community leaders, state and county elected officials, as well as city council members and employees from Oglesby's time, stopped by the see her off. 

Oglesby said she and her husband Bill would be able to do some traveling and she planned to spend more time with her family and grandchildren.  She added that she would still be around Crossville and expected to find some way to continue to contribute to the community.

One highlight of the event was the presentation of a video put together by Crossville's IT department with interview questions and photos.

Warren Nevad with the UT Municipal Technical Advisory Service said that they had really enjoyed working with Oglesby and that she had helped the state by working to help start the statewide organization of municipal clerks, the Tennessee Association of Municipal Clerks and Recorders (TAMCAR)  that helped provide training and professional improvement to others in the profession. 

Sally Oglesby Retirement Video

City and county officials stopped by

Sue Patton, Marguerite Watkins, and Nancy Burns

Retirement cake

Sally Oglesby chats with Charlie Akins who

was city manager when she was first hired.

Dave Warner greets Sally Oglesby. Warner

was a city commissioner when Oglesby first

started with the city

Palace Theatre hosts City of Crossville Open House Thursday December 14.

The Historic Palace Theatre on Main Street in Crossville will host the annual Christmas open house sponsored by the City of Crossville on Thursday, December 14. The event runs from 4:00 to 6:00 PM and refreshments will be served. 

A variety of entertainment will also be appearing on the Palace stage and Santa Claus will be visiting as well. The public is invited to stop by and chat with Crossville elected officials and city employees.

This event was started by Mayor Will Cox in the 1980's when it was called the Mayor's Open House.  

Palace Theatre Hosting a Variety of Holiday Events including City of Crossville Open House in December

12/2 (Sat)      Stingray Anthony Live Feat. Trackside Band 7PM $12
12/4 (Mon)      FFG Travelogue Series 7PM $8
12/5 (Tues)     COCCO Prep 7PM
12/7 (Thurs) Tennessee Tech Tuba Christmas Ensemble 7PM $12
12/8 (Friday) COCCO 7PM
12/9 (Saturday) CCHS Sweetheart Pageant
12/14 (Thurs) City of Crossville Open House 4-6
12/15 (Fri)     FOCCAS Benefit Concert 7PM
12/16 (Sat)     Lucas & Friends Christmas Variety Show 2 & 7PM $10 (Call Fair Park Senior Center for tickets 931-484-7416)
12/19 (Tues)     Melissa Ellis: “A Soulful Christmas” 7PM $10
12/22 (Fri)     Country Christmas Variety Show 7PM FREE ADMISSION

*Tickets for most events may be purchased at the Palace or online by cash, check or credit card.                        Palace Box Office hours are Tuesday – Friday 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
                All tickets sales are final.  Events listed are subject to change.

Order by phone 931-484-6133 
or by internet at palacetheatre-crossville.com
Email - palace@crossvilletn.gov

Crossville city offices closed Thursday and Friday November 23 and 24.

City offices will be closed Thursday, November 23rd, and Friday, November 24th, in observance of Thanksgiving. Regular hours will resume on Monday, November 27th.

Public safety operations of police and fire will continue over the holiday.

City crews taking over leaf pickup operation with new equipment.

Crossville crews are now picking up leaves inside

the city limits. We caught up with a crew using a 

rental leaf vac the week of Thanksgiving in order to

get started on the back up of leaves.

The City of Crossville Street Department has received the leaf removal equipment. The Street Department will begin picking up leaves in each area once every two weeks beginning Monday, November 27, 2017. This schedule will continue until January 11, 2018. It is not necessary to have your leaves bagged. Please have leaves by the road in an area where leaves can be easily accessed by equipment. If your leaves are missed, you can contact the Public Works office Monday – Thursday between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. by calling 931-484-7631 and make arrangements for leaf removal.

Special Crossville Census now moving to door to door phase--Workers will have IDs

The Special Crossville census continues and the man hired to complete the work reported to the Crossville city council during the November work session.

According to Arnold Harbolt, the census is about 50 percent complete as of the end of October and he has hired five people to canvas the areas of the city and residences that have not returned the information needed to confirm the city's population.

Arnold Harbolt shows council members what 

the official ID badge census works will carry looks like.

To date, 5,700 copies of the census form and Mayor's letter have been mailed out and a variety of promotional messages have been put out including water bill inserts and other advertising. Harbolt said some 89 reports were submitted through the city's website.

As the census moves into the second phase of going door to door to the addresses that have not returned a form, the city census canvassers will work from 9 AM to 4 PM on Saturdays and noon to 4 on Sunday. In addition, some workers will work a few days during the week from noon to 4 in addition to the weekends.

All canvassers will have an official badge with the city seal on it as well as a clipboard with a letter from the Mayor and the forms. Forms will already have the address on them and all that is needed is the first and last name of residents.

Harbolt explained that he was trying to get a bilingual worker to help with the Hispanic population that does not speak English.

The main work is in apartment complexes according to Harbolt with some 32 apartment complexes with 10 or more units. The estimate is that the new census will add approximately 700 residents to the city's population and the census should be completed by December 17.   

Crossville city census workers start canvassing in the city limits this weekend.

Special Census workers will be canvassing within the Crossville city limits starting Saturday, November 4, going door to door to collect needed census information. Those who have already submitted information should not be visited. 

Crossville City Hall

These workers will have badges from the City of Crossville as well as a letter of authorization from the Mayor. PLEASE give these workers your correct address and the names of all the members of your household. This information will be used for census purposes ONLY and will help our city obtain additional state funding to improve our community.  Additional state funding helps keep property taxes in the city down. 

You can also still fill out the census form online by going to http://www.crossvilletn.gov/index.php/census-2017   

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CENSUS IS FOR CITY RESIDENTS ONLY, those who live within the city limits, not for Cumberland County residents.

Crossville-Cumberland County Maintains Status as a TVA Valley Sustainable Silver Community

Crossville-Cumberland County, which was first designated in the Valley Sustainable Communities Program at the Silver level in 2014, has recently completed the Designation Renewal Process, resulting in it maintaining its status in the program for an additional three years.

“This program has taken Crossville-Cumberland County’s economic development marketing efforts to prospective and existing sustainably-focused companies to a whole new level,” said Brad Allamong, Crossville-Cumberland County Chamber of Commerce. “We are excited to be designated at the Silver level for an additional three years.”

“Crossville-Cumberland County’s continued designation at the Silver level recognizes that it has community-wide sustainability initiatives in place, with programs available to support the existing business community and promote economic development,” said Del Boyette, President/CEO of Boyette Strategic Advisors.

Sustainability has become a key issue for economic development organizations and communities as more corporations have demonstrated an increasing commitment to sustainability. A recent survey conducted by PwC found that 80 percent of CEOs believe it’s important to measure and reduce their environmental footprint. The typical reasons for this corporate commitment are reduced operating costs for increased profitability, attracting workforce talent and greater customer satisfaction.

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John Bradley, TVA Senior Vice President of Economic Development, said, “We are seeing that more and more companies have an increasing business emphasis on sustainable operations, and are adding this component to their RFIs as they search for a community where they can locate, grow, and enhance their company and employee sustainability commitments.”

The designation renewal process is focused on reviewing all programs that were part of the Sustainable Inventory previously developed and scored, and ensuring that all such programs are still in place and eligible for continued points designation. This process resulted in an updated Sustainable Inventory and Marketing Messages for Crossville-Cumberland County and its designation as a Silver community for the next three years.

At the conclusion of this year’s cycle, it is expected that a total of 31 communities across the Valley will have been recognized in the program. In addition to completing the inventory of sustainable assets and utilizing the Valley Sustainable Communities designation in their marketing materials, communities that complete the program also receive marketing support from TVA Economic Development.

The Valley Sustainable Communities Program, developed and administered in partnership with TVA Economic Development and consulting firm Boyette Strategic Advisors (Boyette) beginning in 2013. TVA offers the program as part of its community preparedness offerings to assist communities in evaluating existing sustainable programs, cataloging their sustainable assets, and increasing future commitments to sustainability. The goal of the program is to document a community’s assets and increase the likelihood that they will be viewed as progressive and competitive by companies looking to invest in new or expanded locations.

In order to continue to support the integrity of the Valley Sustainable Communities Program long term, the program was established so that the qualification for each community would be designated for a period of three years. At that point, a designation renewal process is initiated to re-designate the community under the program.

Crossville officials are asking residents to return special census form or respond online.

Crossville Aerial (file photo)

If you received a City of Crossville Census letter in the mail and haven't returned it yet, look for a knock on your door in November.

The city must field check residential addresses that do not return the form or submit their information through the online form at this link.  Crossville Census Page

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The census will help the city determine the current population within the Crossville city limits and can help the city receive additional funding from state shared taxes. The state distributes certain tax revenues to the municipalities based on the population. In fact, the amount per year per resident is currently about $113 per person per year. The state funding helps to keep Crossville's property taxes down.

State shared taxes currently make up 7 percent of the city's total budget. City officials are expecting a substantial increase in the population since Crossville last census in 2014. Since that time a number of new apartments and residential areas have been built.

The Census information required by the State of Tennessee includes the residential address and the first and last name of each resident. The information provided with the census form will only be used for this census.
If you need additional information, feel free to contact Arnold Harbolt at Crossville City Hall. The number is (931) 484-5113 extension 5140 or email to census@crossvilletn.gov

Crossville city special census underway. Citizen help can keep taxes down by retuning form.

If you live in the city limits of Crossville, you probably have received a letter in the mail asking you to complete a special census form the city is currently conducting.

The form will help the city determine the current population within the city limits and can help the city receive additional funding from state shared taxes. The state distributes certain tax revenues to the municipalities based on the population. In fact, the amount per year per resident is currently about $113 per person per year. The state funding helps to keep Crossville's property taxes down.

Crossville aerial file photo

State shared taxes currently make up 7 percent of the city's budget. City officials are expecting a substantial increase in the population since Crossville last census in 2014. Since that time a number of new apartments and residential areas have been built.

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The Census information required by the State of Tennessee includes the residential address and the first and last name of each resident. The information provided with the census form will only be used for this census.

City officials encourage residents to return the census form in the postage-paid envelope because that dramatically helps reduce the cost of the census as the city must field check residential addresses that do not return the form. If you have misplaced your form or know a city resident who did not receive one, extra copies are available at city hall.

You are asked to return the form no later than October 31. If you need additional information, feel free to contact Arnold Harbolt at Crossville City Hall. The number is (931) 484-5113 extension 5140 or email to census@crossvilletn.gov

Crossville Airport Open House Saturday includes honoring men who made an impact on the airport

The annual Crossville Memorial Airport annual open house lands Saturday between 9 AM and 3 PM at the airport off of Sparta Highway.

Photo from a previous fly-in 

Admission is free and airplane and helicopter rides will be available for purchase along with food and refreshments.  There will also be free inflatables for the kids and lots of aircraft to check out on the ground and in the air.

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In addition, 5 men who have made significant contributions to the airport will be recognized.  They include Cosby Harrison who started Trade-A-Plane; James E. Whitson who was the longtime FBO at the airport; Kenneth Burnett who was a pilot and longtime member of the airport committee, W. E. (Bill) Mayberry, Jr. another longtime pilot, former Crossville mayor as well as the father of current mayor James Mayberry; and Curt Watson, a CCHS and UT football standout who went on the serve as a US Navy flyer and member of the famed Blue Angels.

Colorized seal from original airport opening in 1934

The recognition ceremony for the honorees will start with music from the community band at 9:30 AM.

Aviagen Opens New Modern Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory in Crossville

Aviagen Press Release:

The Crossville facility features advanced diagnostic technology to support Aviagen’s expanding Pedigree operations.

Crossville Mayor Mayberry says he’s proud to have Aviagen as part of this community and wishes the company continued success. “Aviagen has been an important part of Crossville for many years, with several facilities located in our community,” says Crossville Mayor James Mayberry. “We are pleased to see the successful expansion of Aviagen with this new diagnostic laboratory, as well as the progress and prospect of new jobs it may bring.”

The new diagnostic laboratory replaces an existing smaller one that has been in operation in Crossville since 1994 and will serve the diagnostic needs of Aviagen’s pedigree poultry breeding stock. The expansion was needed to fulfil an increasing demand for Aviagen breeds worldwide. The Crossville laboratory is Aviagen’s second in the U.S. to service internal breeding operations and numbers among the company’s seven laboratories, which are strategically positioned throughout the continents. The laboratory will initially be staffed by 28 highly skilled personnel, including veterinarians, microbiologists and technicians.

L-R Crossville Mayor James Mayberry; Bennett Harper, Aviagen Crossville 

general manager, Pedigree Division; Craig Morton, Aviagen 

global director, R&D; Carolyn Miller, Aviagen Crossville 

veterinarian; Eric Jensen, Aviagen vice president, 

Veterinary Services; Keith McCay, Aviagen director, Pedigree/Great 

Grandparent Operations; Greg Wood, Crossville city manager; 

Tom Womack, deputy commissioner, Tennessee Department of Agriculture

“The Crossville laboratory features modern equipment, leading technology and the industry’s most advanced expertise,” says Keith McCay, Aviagen’s director of Pedigree/Great Grandparent Operations. “Through its advanced capabilities, it provides the level of diagnostic services needed to continually monitor and protect our flocks against harmful pathogens.”

“Aviagen remains dedicated to the health, welfare and safety of our quality breeding stock. As we broaden the reach of our business both domestically and globally, this new laboratory will help us continue to effectively safeguard our elite pedigree breeding stock,” adds Dr. Eric Jensen, vice president of Veterinary Services for Aviagen North America. “Maintaining the highest standard of biosecurity has always been and will remain a foremost priority for Aviagen.”

Aviagen continues to further its commitment to optimal poultry health, welfare and biosecurity with the opening of a new veterinary diagnostic laboratory in Crossville, Tenn. Diagnostic testing began at the new facility in April, and the grand opening was celebrated on June 19. The new diagnostic laboratory encompasses 13,680 square feet (4,170 square meters) of areas dedicated to highly specialized capabilities such as enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), molecular diagnostics and virus isolation testing. Other routine laboratory work will include bacteriology, serology, genomics research and pathological exams. 

McCay also recognized the efforts of Danny Dillard of Highland Construction for making the new laboratory a reality. Dillard and his team went above and beyond to effectively meet our specialized facility needs and quality requirements, while adhering to an aggressive timeline for completion.” 

Since 1923, Aviagen® has established itself as the world's leading poultry breeding company, developing pedigree lines for the production of commercial broiler chickens under the Arbor Acres® , Indian River® , and Ross® brand names. The Rowan Range® and Specialty Males® are specialty breeding stock from Aviagen that offer greater flexibility for customers to meet specific or niche market requirements. The company is based in Huntsville, Alabama, USA with a number of wholly-owned operations across the United Kingdom, Europe, Turkey, Latin America, India, Australia, New Zealand, and the U.S., and joint ventures in Asia. Aviagen employs more than 3,900 people and has a distribution network serving customers in more than 100 countries. For further information, please visit www.aviagen.com. 

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