Fentress County Nearing Completion On ADA Projects
Fentress County’s ADA compliance projects are about 70 to 80 percent complete. That is according to Fentress County Executive Jimmy Johnson who said they’ve been working on 21 buildings since October. Johnson said with the $1.2 million in state funding they’ve been able to address parks, ball fields, the senior center and the library. “Biggest […]
Jackson Chamber Seeking Funding For An Executive Director
The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce is seeking funding to create an executive director position. President Jordan Hunter said he has expressed the need to the county’s budget committee and received positive feedback. “What we are looking for is a two year commitment from the county hopefully,” Hunter said. “And if we can get that […]
Clay County Looks To Add Ambulance With CDBG Application
Clay County is looking to add a new ambulance for emergency services with a Community Development Block Grant application. Mayor Dale Reagan said after an ambulance was totaled during an accident in October, creating a critical need for the county. Reagan said the county has two ambulances currently. That includes one unit with over 200,000 […]
TTU SGA Working To Reduce Mental Health Stigmas
Tennessee Tech’s Student Government Association is doing its part to encourage mental health awareness among students. With help from the university’s counseling center, student government members created the Mental Health Matters Initiative. Student Body President Aaron Lay said when he entered office, addressing campus mental health was a priority. “We were just looking at finding […]
Over 1,000 Putnam Homes To Receive Broadband Access
One thousand, one hundred and forty-five Putnam County households will be receiving access to broadband connectivity. The project is possible through Charter Communications with $92 million earmarked to over 79,000 Tennessee locations. State Senator Paul Bailey said this is a great step in providing broadband for rural communities. “There has never been a more important […]
Search Underway For Missing Person At Cummins Falls State Park
A person is missing in Cummins Falls State Park as first-responders and park rangers continue the search. Cummins Falls Park Manager Ray Cutcher confirmed that attempts are being made to try and ping the missing person’s cellphone. Cutcher said that 25 State Park Rangers, Jackson County Rescue Squad, Jackson County EMS and volunteer fire departments […]
Tennessee Tech Hosting TSSAA Division II Basketball Tournament
The TSSAA Division II Basketball Tournament is coming to Tennessee Tech this year March 4 through 6. Traditionally the TSSAA Division II Basketball tournament is played at Lipscomb University. However, COVID restrictions in Davidson County led to the change. The Division II tournament will be played over a three-day stretch, with four games played each […]
Diets That Can Help Fight Sickness
Boosting your immune system. It is something that can be easily achieved by making a switch in your daily diet. Those trying to avoid sickness need to consider foods high in vitamin C. Cane Creek Special Programs Coordinator Jen Webb said citrus fruits and red peppers are among the best. “If you think about the […]
Monterey Looks To Grow Meadow Creek Trails With Grant
Monterey has applied for a Department of Health Grant for hiking and biking trails at Meadow Creek Park. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said the hope is to add onto existing trails and start a new system with the goal of bringing them together. However, Cleary said that with funding being an issue for Monterey, the […]
Cumberland Mountain State Park Wins State Fundraiser
Cumberland Mountain State Park took home first place in the 2020 My TN State Park fundraiser. Park Ranger Mark Houston said the park received over $14,000 and this win was special because of the tough competition they beat. Houston said it meant a lot to see the parks efforts in 2020 pay off with this […]
