White Co. “Million Dollar Mile Yard Sale” Not Cancelled
White County’s “Million Dollar Mile Yard Sale” will happen this year with two new operators. The yard sale stretches across Sparta with residents setting up their items outside of participating businesses. The yard sale was originally cancelled Friday, but locals Kim Carr and Jennifer Rodriguez decided to take over. Rodriguez said the event was not […]
TTU’s Old Fitness Center Becomes Academic Wellness Center
Classes kicked off this week at Tennessee Tech, and the old fitness center is being put to use. It is now the Academic Wellness Center, and offers students courses whether their majoring in health or athletic training or just taking a general education course. Exercise Science Department Chair Dr. Christy Killman said even more courses […]
Jackson Co. HWY 56 Corridor Study To Expand
Jackson County is conducting a corridor study to increase safety and economic development along highway 56. Corridor studies develop long term plans for roadways and adjacent land. Dale Hollow Rural Planning Coordinator Mark Dudney said the roadway being reviewed stretches from the Robert Fox Middle School south to the Putnam County line. “The ultimate goal […]
Warren Co. Plane Crash, 3 Fatalities
A small plane crash in Warren County Tuesday morning resulted in three fatalities, according to Warren County Emergency Management. The aircraft was traveling from Murfreesboro then crashed in a hay field east of the Warren County Memorial Airport. All three people on board died.
Overton Schools Assign Virtual Only Teachers
Overton County Schools have updated its virtual school program by assigning online only teachers. The school system has approximately 600 virtual students. Director of Schools Mark Winningham said teachers voiced concerns of being available to both in person and online classes. “We have had issues with students who are virtual at home with the ability […]
New LED Lights for Upperman Football Stadium
Upperman High School has new LED lights installed in its football stadium. All four football stadium light poles have been replaced after the March tornadoes and straight-line wind damaged the poles in May. Upperman High school Athletic Director Nathan Brown said getting these lights up and running for the 2020 football season helps athletes. “We […]
HVAC Training Coming to Jackson County High
Jackson County High School Students will soon be able to get HVAC training. There will be two different sites, including Jackson County High School and Jackson County Instructional Service Center in Gainesboro. Jackson County Director of Schools Kristy Brown said the decision to put HVAC on campus comes from employer’s needs. “There’s research that goes […]
Busy Boating Season For Local Marinas
Labor Day weekend is considered the end of the summer season, but with Upper Cumberland residents enjoying warn weather into October, is that the case at local marinas? Cedar Hill Boat Dock Master Ned Jones said business usually declines after July Fourth weekend. “People from the northern states they come down and have homes on […]
Monterey Mayor Talks City Accomplishments
Monterey Mayor Bill Wiggins will leave his post Tuesday night when a new board is sworn in. After six years, Wiggins said his biggest accomplishment is working to expand outdoor recreation in Meadow Creek Park. “We would like to transform that particular area into what I would call a Mecca for outdoor enthusiasts, whether it’s […]
Required CTAS Classes For Van Buren Officials
The State Comptroller’s Office is requiring Van Buren officials to complete County Technical Assistance Services classes. These classes will provide financial education for the mayor, county commission, and finance director. Comptroller Director of Communications John Dunn said this is part of the condition to pass the county’s 2020-2021 budget. “The county has seen its finances […]
