COVID Brings Some Limitations To Flower Deliveries
COVID makes for a different Valentines Day with Florists having some restrictions on deliveries. Gunnels Florist Manager Rosemary Andrews said arrangements for nursing homes, school systems and hospitals are being dropped off at the front door. Besides that, roses can still be delivered straight to your doorstep. “Actually, our business has been thriving,” Andrews said. […]
Celina Looks To Continue Sewer Work With CDBG Application
Celina will look to use the next round of Community Development Block Grants for sewer upgrades. The Board of Aldermen approved applying for the $638,000 Tuesday. The funding would be used to locate areas in need of repairs and conduct the rehab. A seven percent match is required from the city if awarded. This could […]
Overton School System Strikes Internet Deal Increasing Bandwidth
Overton County Board of Education has agreed to a three-year extension with its current internet provider. Interim School Director Donnie Holman said usually, the school system enters a yearly agreement, but ENA offered to quadruple the bandwidth if a long term deal was signed. “So, we are going to be paying the same amount, but […]
Putnam School System Exploring Long-Term Virtual Learning
The Putnam County School system is exploring options to expand long-term virtual learning to lower grades. Personalized Learning Supervisor Sam Brooks said the plan would extend the virtual learning from the current 7-12, to begin at grade 3. “We would like to use the curriculum that we’re already using in the Putnam County School System,” […]
UC Regional Airport Responsible For $19.7 Million Impact
The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport is responsible for $19.7 million in direct economic impact to local economies. That is according to a survey commissioned by T-DOT Aeronautics. Airport Manager Dean Selby said this growth has been building for years by cold calling and visiting conventions to put the airport on the radar. “All the jobs […]
Baxter To Host Dedication Of Reflection Park On Tornado Anniversary
The finishing touches are being made to dedicate Baxter’s Reflection Park on March 3rd, exactly one year after the March tornado. The memorial near Baxter Primary School will honor the lives of five children that died that day. Mayor John Martin said the only thing lacking before the event is the landscaping. “It is going […]
Outdoor Junction Open For Business After Jan. Fire
After a fire closed Outdoor Junction for about a month, the Cookeville sporting goods store reopened Tuesday. CEO Steve Carter said seeing customers walk through the doors again is a great feeling. “This is a great area to live in,” Carter said. “A whole lot of the customers are just like family. They are in […]
Deceased Male Found Near Cookeville’s Woodland Heights
A deceased male was found near the Woodland Heights neighborhood in Cookeville Wednesday. According to the Cookeville Police Department, the body was discovered in a wooded area near the water north of the community. Detectives are working to identify the body. The investigation ongoing.
UCDD And UCHRA Name New HR/Benefits Manager
Damon “Dee” Prince has been named the new HR/Benefits Manager for the Upper Cumberland Development District and the Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency. Prince has more than 15 years of experience in human resources including roles as director, manager, senior generalist, payroll coordinator and benefits administrator. Executive Director Mark Farley said both organizations are eager […]
2nd Annual UC Polar Plunge Registration Open
The Upper Cumberland will be freezin’ for a reason on March 6 with the second annual Polar Plunge in the region. Upper Cumberland Polar Plunge Director Kaydra Cash said donating and fundraising for the plunge helps support the Upper Cumberland’s Special Olympic teams with equipment and travel expenses. Although, Cash said that because of COVID, […]
