Tennessee Tech Becomes The 75th Bee Campus USA In The Nation
Tennessee Tech University has become the 75th educational institution to be certified as a Bee Campus USA affiliate. University Sustainability Manager DeLayne Miller said Tech received the designation for efforts in supporting pollinators. She cites three relatively new gardens on campus that include native and flowering plants. The new gardens include, the Native Plant Garden […]
Ag Agent: Invasive Tick A Reason For Concern
An invasive tick has made its way to Putnam County and livestock owners should be concerned. That according to U.T. Extension Office agent Wayne Key, who said the Asian longhorned tick packs a bigger punch than other species. “This particular tick has a little bit bigger impact because it carries a possible causative agent for […]
South Cumberland Residents To Get Extended Waterlines
Residents of southern Cumberland County will soon have waterlines extended to their homes. County Mayor Allen Foster said a $468,865 grant will fund the project. “We’ve got some people in the southern portion of Cumberland County that don’t have water provided by a utility district. They’re still on the well system and certain area have […]
Fairgrounds Property Likely To Go Up For Sale Next Year
The current Putnam County Fairgrounds property likely won’t go on the market until next year. County Mayor Randy Porter said property purchased for a new fairgrounds must first undergo some studies. “We ordered the environmental study today for the Sheridan property and we’ve already done the environmental on the Medley-Nash property,” Porter said. “We also […]
Spencer Hosting Job Fair Thursday
At least 24 employers will be seeking to fill multiple positions during a job fair in Spencer Thursday. City Mayor Mickey Robinson said adults and high school students will benefit from the hiring event. “That same day, they’re going to be doing a career and college day with the high school kids,” Robinson said. “The […]
Crossville Tree House Destroyed By Fire
The famous Crossville tree house burned to the ground late Tuesday night. Firemen responded to the Beehive Drive location around 10:30 p.m. Officials said the massive blaze leveled the structure within 15 minutes. No injuries occurred and the cause of the fire remains under investigation. Horace Burgess built the 97-foot tree house in the 1990’s […]
Fentress County Seeking Grant Funding For New Ambulance
Fentress County will apply for a grant to help purchase and equip a new ambulance. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said the $140,000 vehicle replaces an older ambulance that has suffered some wear and tear. “We were going to just have a remount,” Johnson said. “But considering that we’re having to go 70 to 80 miles […]
Master Plan Unveiled For Future Park In Algood
The master plan for Algood’s future park includes areas for a splash pad, amphitheater, community center, and playground. City Administrator Keith Morrison said those projects won’t happen all at once and will be phased in over time. “I think the next goal is to have this plan and phasing complete by December or January. As […]
