Smithville Fire Awarded Firehouse Subs Safety Grant
The Smithville Fire Department has been awarded a Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation grant. Fire Chief Charlie Parker said the nearly $25,000 grant will fund a Polaris Ranger Utility All-Terrain vehicle. “It is a four-wheel-drive for off-road, but it is also got a compressed air foam unit in the back end of it,” Parker said. […]
Sparta May Adopt State Traffic Rules of the Road
The City of Sparta may adopt the State Traffic Offenses and Rules of the Road. Police Chief Jeff Guth said an update to the municipal code will help the police department and the city. “The last time these were in 1996. And so, basically what we have done is we are adopting the new codes […]
TTU Adding New Engineering, Counseling Programs In 2020
Tennessee Tech will implement new engineering and counseling programs beginning in 2020. University officials made the announcement via a press release Friday. Beginning next year, students can pursue a Masters of Science in Engineering Management or a doctorate in counseling and supervision. According to the release, the counseling program will provide currently licensed and/or licensure […]
HomeGoods Grand Opening in Cookeville Sunday
Discount home furnishing store HomeGoods will open its new Cookeville location Sunday. The store’s opening will come after several months of renovation work at the former Sears’ building at Jackson Plaza. HomeGoods will occupy approximately 20,000 square feet of the building. The other 55,000 square feet of space is currently occupied by Hobby Lobby following […]
Old Lantana School Catches Fire In Cumberland County
Firefighters responded to a blaze at the old Lantana School building in Cumberland County Friday afternoon. Cumberland EMA Communications Director Rick Williams said the fire may have been caused by lightning as stormed rolled through the area. Williams said the 90-year-old building was being used by a local resident for storage. The building was not […]
