Crossville Receives 17 Applications for Police Chief
Crossville will begin the interview process in the search for its new police chief after receiving roughly 17 applications for the position. City Manager Greg Wood said the city will face a tough decision as they sort through the candidates. “We had a good pool of applicants both internal and from the outside,” Wood said. […]
Oldham Addresses Enrollment Decreases at TTU
Tennessee Tech President Phil Oldham addressed some of the challenges the university faces regarding shifting enrollment numbers. According to Oldham, TTU saw a slight decrease in undergraduate student enrollment this fall, falling to 10,187. “That’s a little bit of a drop overall from last year, and it’s been expressed as to some of the reasons […]
TDOT To Conduct Shoulder Repairs In Putnam County Thursday
Tennessee Department of Transportation maintenance crews will be conducting shoulder repairs on Interstate 40 Thursday. The work will take place on the westbound lanes between mile marker 291 and 298. That section of Interstate 40 is located between Cookeville and Monterey. One lane will be temporarily closed to traffic during the repairs. Those traveling in […]
Tech Approves New Academic Programs
The Tennessee Tech Board of Trustees approved two new graduate-level academic programs Tuesday. The new programs include a master’s in engineering management and PHD in counseling and supervision. President Phil Oldham said the programs will help Tech get ahead of the competition. “Not only to get ahead of our competition, but to keep up. We […]
Convoy of Hope to Serve Cookeville Saturday
National nonprofit organization Convoy of Hope will be in Cookeville Saturday to assist those in need. Jason Stanford is the Assistant Pastor at TRINITYalgood. He said the organization will provide services from handing out groceries and shoes, giving haircuts, and helping people apply for jobs. “A group of churches, businesses, and community organizations have come […]
Cookeville Considering Sidewalk Grant for Willow, 12th Street
Cookeville City Council will consider applying for a sidewalk grant that would improve pedestrian travel in the area of North Willow Avenue and West 12th Street near Tennessee Tech. Planning Director James Mills said if the city applies, they will be in competition with others across the state for the grant, including a proposal from […]
