Cummins Falls Permit System Going Well
The Cummins Falls State Park’s gorge access permit system has run smoothly since the park reopened in May. Park Manager Ray Cutcher said one good thing about limiting access to the gorge is fewer rescues and accidents. “The number has not been as big a number as it has been in the past,” Cutcher said. […]
Comptroller Pleased with Van Buren Progress
The Director of Communications for the Tennessee Comptroller said the office is pleased at the progress Van Buren County has made to balance its budget. John Dunn said the Comptroller’s office has followed the budget process closely. He said he hopes the full County Commission will implement the decisions of the Budget Committee. “I have […]
What Main Street Designation Means For McMinnville
This week Livingston became the latest Main Street community in Tennessee. Meantime, Main Street McMinnville celebrated 20 years since becoming a member of the Main Street program. The Main Street Program provides communities resources to revitalize and manage their downtown areas. Main Street McMinnville Executive Director Teresa Prober said gaining that accreditation is invaluable. “The […]
Overton Schools Launch Remote Learning Center
The Overton County School System launched a new Remote Learner Center to help in remote learning. The online platform provides a space for students and parents to access useful resources as they learn from a remote environment. Instructional Technology Coordinator Brent Thrasher said learning at home is going to be a challenge, but he thinks this […]
Wheel Tax Proposed in Van Buren
The Van Buren County Budget Committee will propose a $40 Wheel Tax be placed on the November ballot. Committee Chairman William Maxwell said the tax will bring in needed funds for schools and will help generate more money for the county’s general fund. He said the revenues would be split evenly between the School Board […]
