Monterey Farmer’s Market Accepting Vendor Applications
The spring season is nearing and that means the Monterey Farmer’s Market is accepting vendor applications. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said people interested can apply at the Monterey Depot Museum or by calling at (931)-839-2221. “It’s just simple,” Cleary said. “It is your name, your farm address, what you are selling at the market,” Clearly […]
Fentress County Approves Its First Official Seal
Fentress County has approved its first official seal, designed with help from Tennessee Tech. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said the Fentress County Chamber brought up the idea and reached out to Tech. Johnson said after going through a few different ideas, a design the county could be proud of was selected. “It will have our […]
Algood Subdivision Tabled By Planning Commission
A proposed Algood subdivision has been tabled by the Algood Planning Commission until sink hole requirements are met for development. Planning Director Tommy Lee said the city is waiting for guidelines from TDEC before moving forward with approval. “It wasn’t constructed properly,” Lee said. “So, it is going to need to be reconstructed with the […]
TAEA Names Upperman Middle Art Teacher Educator Of The Year
Upperman Middle School Art Teacher Janice Nunnally has been named Tennessee Art Educator of the Year by the Tennessee Art Education Association. Nunnally said this year, she has been incorporating lessons of social justice in her classes. At the same time, she continues volunteer work with the association. The combination of the two led to […]
Van Buren School Officials Concerned Over Unfilled SRO Positions
Van Buren County School officials want to meet with the county’s sheriff’s department to discuss the need for a school resource officer. The school system has gone the entire school year without an officer on campus. Director of Schools Cheryl Cole said she has spoken with Sheriff Eddie Carter about the situation, but no movement […]
