Unconventional Shopping Could Be Future For Cookeville
Big box stores. Large shopping center. What could the Putnam County Fairgrounds house once it is sold. University of Tennessee Knoxville Consumer Science Assistant Professor Michelle Childs said the land has promise to join the popular non-conventional shopping center movement. “More of those experienced based shopping centers where you can eat, where you can have […]
White County BOE Approves Bonuses For Faculty
Employees of the White County School System will be receiving one time bonuses entering this holiday season. The Board of Education approved $500 for certified teachers and $250 for classified employees. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the money was budgeted earlier this year. “Back in the spring, there were so many unknowns about where […]
Cumberland Co. Jail Restricting Visitations
The Cumberland County Jail will bring back visitor restrictions beginning Friday. The jail first restricted visitations in May but removed them that summer. Sheriff Casey Cox said with rising COVID numbers, the rules should help keep the jail COVID-free. “That is why we are really implementing this is because we have done well about being […]
HRS Reveals Renderings Of New Hickory Valley Housing
The 3-D renderings of the new Hickory Valley housing units on Buffalo Valley Road revealed Thursday. During Thursday’s Highlands Residential Services’ Board meeting, members got their first look of seven buildings meant to accommodate low-income elderly residents. Executive Director Dow Harris said the finished project will have 48 housing units ranging from one to three […]
Fentress County Sheriff’s Department Accepting Toy Donations
The Fentress County Sheriff’s Department is accepting toy donations until December 18th for its annual toy drive. The department is asking for new toys or games for kids up to 13 years old. Chief Deputy Rockford Garret said unwrapped gifts can be dropped off at the sheriff’s department on Justice Center Drive. “It is for […]
Overton Sheriff’s Department Partners With Santa’s Secret Workshop
The Overton County Sheriff’s Department is partnering up with The Steel Coop to try and make the biggest toy drive possible. Sheriff John Garrett said the department decided to join in the Santa’s Secret Workshop so that all the toy drive efforts could be merged into one big event. Garrett said he sees first hand […]
DA Dunaway Has Mixed Feelings On TN Supreme Court Order
Thirteenth District Attorney Bryant Dunaway said he does not agree with the Tennessee Supreme Court’s decision to suspend jury trials. The Supreme Court ordered Tuesday to stop jury trials from November 23 through January 31, 2021 due to COVID. “I have mixed feelings about it,” Dunaway said. “I do not know how helpful it will […]
Education Majors Make Good Substitutes for School Systems
School systems around the Upper Cumberland are experiencing substitute teacher shortages because of the pandemic. Tennessee Tech University Associate Dean for the College of Education Julie Baker said education majors are good candidates to fill these roles, and they encourage students to do so. Baker said the goal is for students to get experience on […]
Sparta Exploring Video Reel For Website
Sparta is exploring options to add video packages showcasing the city’s attractions for its website. City Administrator Brad Hennessee said the city has contacted local sources to create the reel to bring more long term residents to Sparta. “We know people are looking at our website,” Hennessee said. “And the more attractive we can make […]
Cookeville Holiday Home Challenge Opens Registration
The fourth annual Cookeville Merry and Bright Holiday Home Challenge is taking applications for homes looking to light up the holiday season. The homes will all be within a 10-mile radius of the courthouse square and once the homes are set a map to tour the lights will be available on the Cookeville Leisure Services […]
