$65,000 in Scholarships Available for Upperman Seniors
A couple with a love for Upperman High School and Tennessee Tech have left $1.3 million dollars to TTU for scholarships exclusive to Upperman students. The new B.J. and Cleo Nash Dennis Scholarship will award up to $65,000 annually for Upperman students to continue their education at Tech. In order to be eligible for this […]
Clay County Appoints New EMA Director
The Clay County Commission appointed a new county EMA Director as former director Natalie Boone accepted a job with TEMA. Mayor Dale Reagan said Celina paramedic Kyle Haney will take over the position. “And he still works with the ambulance service here in the county,” Reagan said. “Kyle is also on a fire department and […]
Ricky Shelton Tapped for Cookeville Regional Medical Center’s New CSO
Cookeville Regional Medical Center is bringing in Ricky Shelton as its new Chief Strategy Officer. Shelton has worked for AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals for 14 years, where he’s received recognition and awards for leadership and sales growth. Shelton said he’s covered a lot of ground in his time building relationships in the healthcare sector. “I’ve traveled about […]
State Audit On UCHRA Reports Four Findings
A state audit of the Upper Cumberland Human Resources Agency found four findings, two related to board oversight. In the audit of all the state’s human resources agencies released Tuesday, the state comptroller’s office found excessive absenteeism by UCHRA board members. In fiscal year 2019, 28 of the 51 policy council members attended less than […]
Monterey Approves Pursuing Land for Meadow Creek Park
Monterey approved moving forward with negotiations to purchase seven acres of land to expand Meadow Creek Park, during Monday nights Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting. During the meeting Mayor JJ Reels said he thinks the town can get all the purchasing costs covered for around $46,000. Reels said moving quickly on this property will […]
Private Investor Putting $250K Towards Monterey Doctor Search
A private investor has offered to put $250,000 towards finding a replacement for the retiring Dr. Charles Gray Smith in Monterey. Monterey Mayor JJ Reels said the investor would upgrade equipment and aesthetics in the office, also offering to pay the first year’s salary if the town does not charge rent for two years. Reels said […]
Truck Lane, Auxiliary Lane, Safety Upgrades Part Of I-40 Plan
The addition of a truck lane between Cookeville and Monterey as well as coming up from Buffalo Valley are suggested improvements in the Interstate 40 20-year plan. T-DOT officials shared these ideas as part of a public meeting Monday night. The plan includes both current and future needs for the roadway. Consultant Jeanne Stevens said […]
Livingston Aldermen Pass Resolution To Give Mayor Hiring Powers
The Livingston Board of Alderman has passed a resolution giving the city’s mayor the authority to hire, fire and suspend city employees without board approval. The motion passed 4-2 during Monday’s Board of Alderman meeting. Alderman Kelly Coleman voted for and said the added capabilities would make replacing city employees more efficient. “To me, it […]
Snowstorm Of Paper Dumped On Neal Street; Your Help Needed
A snowstorm has repeatedly impacted Neal Street in recent weeks and Cookeville city officials want your help to stop it. “At least a half dozen times, (someone) dumped what we think are wipes along Neal Street and in the vicinity of Neal Street,” City Manager James Mills. “And when I say dumped wipes, it’s hundreds […]
Fall Creek Falls Contributes To A Historic Camping Year
People camping at Tennessee State Parks in historic numbers this year with four of the top 10 camping months ever recorded. Fall Creek Falls among the leaders in the state. Park Manager Jacob Young said he is not surprised. “The last four months have been extremely busy,” Young said. “Of course, Fall Creek Falls is […]
