TCAT Partners with Crossville, FG Lions Clubs for Coat Drive
The Crossville and Fairfield Glade Lions Clubs have partnered with the Tennessee College of Applied Technologies (TCAT) in Crossville for their 20th annual ‘Coats for the Cold’. TCAT Student Success Coordinator Jena DeMars says the coat drive benefits both the students who work the event in addition to those in need. “We are very appreciative […]
Monterey Parade To Showcase New Decorations
Monterey’s Christmas parade route will showcase new downtown lights and decorations this year. Julie Bohannon is the Monterey Cultural Administrator. “As the locals call it, we drive ‘the loop’, so the loop is now decorated with beautiful snowflakes on the light poles,” Bohannon said. “It’s down commercial, Holly, Stratton, and Crossville Streets.” Red bows will […]
Interior Recycling Bins Reduce Waste at State Parks
TDEC expects to see an increase in recycled materials with the implementation of interior recycling bins in all state parks. Deputy Communications Director Kim Schofinski said the interior recycling bins provide easier access to recycling opportunities. “We are expecting to see a good amount of waste diverted. I can tell you that in 2018 in total, […]
Cookeville Walmart Hiring 50+ Workers For Remodeling Project
Walmart in Cookeville looks to hire at least 50 additional workers as they prepare to remodel the store beginning Jan. 6. Store Manager Jacob Howard says the three-month process will involve replacing and removing counters throughout the store and reorganizing parts of the grocery section. Employees will be transferred to the Algood Walmart to conduct […]
TCAT House Project Teaches Students Workforce Skills
The Livingston TCAT house building project allows students to gain specific construction skills. That according to the Building and Construction Technology instructor Brandon Mullins. “These houses that we build are ready to move into so everything from the beginning of the foundations to the very end of installing the cabinets and cleaning the house up for […]
Industrial Board Signs PILOT Agreement for $150M Project
The Cookeville Industrial Board signed a PILOT agreement for a $150 million capital investment project in Putnam County Friday. Board Chairman Robert Bell said many details remain confidential regarding what is being referred to as ‘Project Sim’. “I’m not going to comment too much on the company or their investments, but this will have a […]
Three Car Wreck Leads to Injuries, Citations in White County
A three-car accident led to minor injuries and multiple citations being issued in White County Thursday. The Tennessee Highway Patrol reports the accident occurred just after noon on Smithville Highway. According to the THP, 50-year-old Rhonda Goodwin was driving a 2000 Ford Mustang when she slowed to turn left into entering Dollar General. As Goodwin […]
