Youth Volleyball Clinic For Kids Interested In School Tryouts
Registration is open at the Cane Creek Gymnasium and just in time for kids interested in volleyball. Athletic Coordinator Lori Medlin said the youth clinic is staffed with a coach and college players. Medlin said all participants need to bring is a ball and knee pads. “We are using coach Petreva Hobbs from the Daniel […]
Overton Co. Library Offers Free Access To Digital Collections
The Overton County Library will be holding free virtual demonstrations Friday on how to access their digital collections. Director Cynthia Julian-Simmons said patrons can use the Libby app to find free e-books and audio books in the county and state’s library system. “It’s very user friendly,” Julian-Simmons said. “And it’s amazing that with your smart […]
Rep. Sherrell Sponsoring Bill Reestablishing Elected School Superintendents
State Representative Paul Sherrell is sponsoring legislation that would bring back elected school superintendents. Sherrell said the was a topic brought to him while campaigning in 2016. Sherrell said he had not taken action on this topic but recently people continued to approach him about bringing back elections. “The people that I have spoken with, […]
Smithville-Dekalb Rescue Squad Needs Funding To Increase Capabilities
The Smithville-Dekalb County Rescue Squad will go to the county commission to request funding to form a Swift Water Rescue Task Force. Rescue Squad Captain Dustin Johnson said cars being swept off the road from flooding is an increasing issue. Johnson said the rescue squad is going to ask the county for $18,000. “What we’re […]
Historic Granville Highlighting Women This Spring
Tennessee’s Mayberry town opens for the Spring season on Wednesday in Historic Granville. The 2021 season is themed with women and their contributions. Historic Granville President Randall Clemons said highlighting women from Granville to the White House is about showing their talents and impact throughout history. “We have a wonderful exhibit at the Granville Museum […]
Van Buren Mayor Supports Separate General Sessions Court Legislation
Van Buren County Mayor Greg Wilson said he and the entire county commission support legislation forming their own general sessions court. Wilson said that the county would not be held to the General Assembly’s Fiscal Review Committee’s estimated costs of over $200,000, based on conversations with Speaker Cameron Sexton. Wilson said the more likely estimated […]
Putnam Confirms Opinion With Comptroller On Fairgrounds Sale
A little know and seldom used rule based on Putnam County’s charter will give the county the ability to sell the fairgrounds in a private sale. Putnam County Attorney Jeff Jones said Putnam is a Private Act County and Mayor Randy Porter is the county’s purchasing agent. That means the county can negotiate with a […]
Potential For Cookeville To Compete For Next TSSAA Contract
The end of Cookeville’s BlueCross Bowl streak, but what about the future? Cookeville-Putnam County Visitor’s Bureau Executive Director Molly Brown said there is a real possibility the city competes for the next TSSAA contract. “I definitely see that as an opportunity for our community,” Brown said. ” That is something that obviously we will approach […]
Celina’s Water Meter Project Completed
Celina’s water system rehab project came to a close Wednesday. The city held a public hearing for closing remarks from residents about the Community Development Block Grant project. Mayor Tonya Spears said she is pleased with the work that replaced some 1,900 meters over the last two years. “They’re radio read, which cuts down on […]
Facilities A Deciding Factor In TSSAA Bid
Questions about facilities seemed to be a main concern of TSSAA leaders when it came to Cookeville’s presentation to host the State Football Championships. Tennessee Tech Athletic Director Mark Wilson attended the bid presentations Tuesday. He said he was disappointed for the University and the community that the games are headed to Chattanooga. “I believe […]
