Cookeville Planning Commission Approves Two Subdivision Extensions
Work for two Cookeville subdivisions have been delayed by six months. The Reserve at the Country Club was approved its first extension by the Planning Commission Monday. The development plans include 101 single family lots on Shag Rag Road. The Brook View Subdivision was granted its second six month extension during the same meeting. Sixteen […]
Cookeville’s Steve Gwilt Reflects On Arts Community Unique To Upper Cumberland
Steve Gwilt, a long-time proponent of the arts in Cookeville has stepped down as cultural arts coordinator. Gwilt said he made his way to Cookeville in 1982 and was surprised to find a place like the Cookeville Dramatic Arts Center. Gwilt said that at the time he did not anticipate finding an art community like […]
Telehealth Expanding To 8 UC Senior Housing Complexes
Telehealth services are expanding to eight low income senior housing complexes across the Upper Cumberland. UCDD’s Area Agency on Aging and Disability and the Cumberland Regional Development Corporation are partnering to make it happen. Agency Director Holly Williams said Cookeville’s Laurel Creek is the first location taking advantage. “Many of the seniors were not following […]
Monterey High School Theatre Presents: “Our Place”
The Monterey High School Drama Department is presenting its spring production “Our Place” by Terry Gabbard, a short play for all ages about human connection. Director Carrie Brown-Jones said she hopes the community will come and support a show she chose both for its poignancy and to honor her senior performers. “They’ve missed out on […]
Tennessee Tech Alumni Association Turns 100
The Tennessee Tech Alumni Association is turning 100 on June 6th, and they plan to host a birthday celebration on the 12th. While the university itself turned 100 in 2015, the Alumni Association did not form until several years after. Assistant Director of the Alumni Center Kelly Chambers says the Alumni Association’s birthday allows for […]
White Co. High School Cheer Team to Host Mini Cheer Camp
After missing last year due to COVID, the White County High School Cheer Team is excited to announce the return of their Mini Cheer Camp Fundraiser. The fundraiser is a camp for all ages to come and brush up on their cheer skills either to prep for try-outs or just for fun. Varsity Head Coach […]
