Monterey Hoping For New Tenant In Cate Gill Building
Some improvement may be coming to a vacant suit in Monterey’s Cate Gill Building. Mayor Bill Wiggins said the Building and Grounds Committee will discuss the project during a meeting Monday night. “We have an empty suite and it’s been vacant for a good number of years, Wiggins said. “There’s some water damage, we’ve got […]
Clay County Anti-Drug Coalition Awarded $125,000 Grant
The Clay County Anti-Drug Coalition received $125,000 from the federal government earlier this week. Executive Director Jamie Colson said the grant funding supports a number of drug and alcohol prevention programs. “We use a lot of these funds for our SADD, which is the Students Against Destructive Decisions organization,” Colson said. “We use that funding […]
Vacant Trailer Stripped Of Cabinets, Sinks, And Wiring
Cumberland County authorities found a vacant trailer earlier this month stripped of cabinets, sinks, light fixtures and other items. The burglary happened on Racoon Drive in the Windridge Subdivision. Investigators say the thieves also stripped out the wiring from inside the structure. According to a statement from the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office, a witness saw […]
SmartFinancial Announces Merger With Progressive Financial Group
Knoxville-based SmartFinancial Inc. has agreed to buy Progressive Financial Group. The $41.4 million acquisition will move SmartFinancial into Middle Tennessee. Progressive Financial Group is the parent company of Progressive Savings Bank, which has six branches across Cookeville, Crossville, Jamestown, and Wartburg. “The Progressive franchise is complementary to our existing Tennessee footprint, adding adjacent markets where […]
Cookeville Woman Injured In Thursday Morning Crash
A Cookeville woman suffered injuries during a single-vehicle crash in Putnam County Thursday morning. The accident happened on Interstate 40 westbound at the 295 mile marker. Officials with the Tennessee Highway Patrol identified the injured driver as 31-year-old Chandra Long. A crash report said Long was negotiating a right curve when her Pontiac Grand AM […]
Foister Named Putnam County 911 Director
Penny Foister will serve as the next director of Putnam County 911. The change comes six months after the agency’s board established an interim period for the position. Mike Thompson requested to step back from the position earlier this year, citing personal reasons. The 911 Board accepted Thompson’s request and began discussions internally to name […]
State Announces New Investments In Child Care
The State Department of Human Services (TDHS) announced new investments for early childhood education this week. The so-called Wage$ Program will provide an annual salary supplement to educators at TDHS licensed child care agencies. Danielle Barnes is the TDHS Commissioner. “The Wage$ Program not only serves as an encouragement for people to pursue a career […]
