Monterey Forming Committee To Rewrite Alcohol Ordinances
Monterey is expected to name a new committee next week to review liquor and beer ordinances that would change the town’s charter. The purpose of the committee is to rewrite the ordinances to follow Tennessee Code Annotated. Mayor JJ Reels said the process will take some time as the entire alcohol consumption chapter will be […]
Sparta Considering In-House Leak Insurance
The Sparta Board of Mayor and Alderman decided to postpone a vote authorizing City Administrator Brad Hennessee to enter an agreement with a leak insurance company. During Thursday night’s meeting, Hennessee said an in-house leak insurance is being considered. Hennessee said there is a chance some customers would be left behind, if they do not […]
Overton Tops 600 Vaccines Administered
Since the first COVID vaccination in Overton County in late December, 604 total doses have been administered. Megan Reeder is the Overton County Health Department Nursing Director. Reeder said during a press conference Friday that COVID vaccines are currently very limited. “Demand for these vaccines is great,” Reeder said. “But, we are pleased to see […]
Putnam Finishes First School Week Back With 57 Cases
The first week of the winter semester for Putnam County concluded Friday with 57 known positive COVID cases and 213 quarantines. Entering the break, student attendance was a concern, but Director of Schools Corby King said so far, turnout has improved. “We are actually in a little better position coming back than we were when […]
Capacity Issues Lead To Livingston Regional Taking Nashville COVID Patients
Livingston Regional Hospital is taking in patients from Nashville area hospitals as those facilities face capacity issues. CEO Tim McGill said the hospital managed by sharing PPE and ventilators with sister hospitals and LifePoint Health. “Last weekend just to give you an example, we had a surge in COVID in-patient admissions in our hospitals. Particularly […]
Gainesboro And Thrift Store Come To An Agreement On Storefront
The city of Gainesboro and owners of the Real Deal Thrift Store have came to a verbal agreement to keep the store front more presentable. The city reportedly received several complaints from residents about the store’s merchandise sitting outdoors in the past. In response, city officials began drafting an ordinance limiting storefront items. During Thursday’s […]
Sparta Starting Work For PD Evidence Building
The Sparta Police Department is on its way to having a new evidence building. Public Works Director Dillard Quick said the concrete slab was poured this week and expects to begin framing next week. Quick said he anticipates finishing the project in the next three weeks, solving a long-time need for the police department. “It’s […]
Vol State Expanding Phlebotomy Course Over Growing Needs
Vol State is looking to expand its phlebotomy program into Livingston because of the growing need for people working in health care. Health Sciences Center Director Terri Crutcher said students do not need any training or experience in health care, and called phlebotomy a great jumping off point in the field. Crutcher said Phlebotomy jobs […]
UC Teaching Candidates Being Finalized For Grant Program
Tennessee Tech will finalize its 30 teaching candidates for the Grow Your Own grant program later this month. College of Education Associate Dean Julie Baker said the 30 candidates will begin taking classes this summer. The candidates will work as they take classes as teaching assistants in five Upper Cumberland Counties. Baker said having the […]
