White Co. Schools Exploring Building Projects With Incoming COVID Funds
The White County School System looks to complete two capital projects with an expected $3.9 million in COVID funds on the way. Replacing the White County Middle School rooftop and a proposed expansion of Bon De Croft Elementary are two priorities. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said both projects were put on hold last year […]
Cookeville’s A.A.R.F First Involved In Grundy Co. Puppy Mill 9 Years Ago
A Cookeville animal rescue organization has been aware of a Grundy County home puppy mill for the past nine years. Over 250 dogs were rescued from the location over the weekend with conditions described as unlivable. All About Rescue and Fixin’ Volunteer Ariel Marengo said lack of support from law enforcement at the time only […]
Jackson Co. Central FD Looking For New Members
The Jackson County Central Fire Department is looking for new volunteers to add to its team. Positions range from active fire fighting to coordinating fundraisers. Chief Jeff Conn said the department always has spots available for any capacity of work. “We have a good sized roster,” Conn said. “Part of the problem with the volunteer […]
Growth Of Cookeville’s Imagine Foundry Leads To New Location
Cookeville’s Imagine Foundry has moved to a new location off Willow Avenue. Executive Director Jessa Hershner said the two story 4,000 square foot space comes after the foundry’s recent growth. “We actually started just two years ago doing mobile maker lab activities with a very small blue wagon,” Hershner said. “And in two years have […]
Upper Cumberland MOAA Donates To TN Fisher House
The Upper Cumberland Chapter of Military Officers Association of America made the decision to donate to a special cause. Retired Navy Commander Mark Pfaffenroth said during their Christmas party, a member’s wife suggested donating to the Tennessee Fisher House in Murfreesboro. Pfaffenroth said they raised over $1,000 towards the the Fisher House, that many Upper […]
Friends of Trails Seeking Public Input on Crossville Trail Network
Cumberland County’s Friends of Trails is looking for public input while creating a Crossville trail network master plan. The non-profit trail building organization is conducting surveys to gauge community support. President John Conrad said so far, over 450 people have responded in just a couple weeks. “We felt like we would really like to build […]
