The Monterey Man Behind The Meadow Creek Park Master Plan
Meadow Creek Park and the man behind its master plan is a perfect match for the Town of Monterey. Trevor Lee of Olin Studio is contracted with the town to complete the long term outlook for the some 300 acres. Lee said his family history in Monterey is why he is passionate about the project. […]
Overton Adding Highway Dept. Equipment For Ice Storm Cleanup
Overton County will use money left over from the new county building for new highway department equipment. County Executive Ben Danner said that roughly $300,000 will be used to purchase new vehicles and mini-excavators. Danner said this is focused on the ice storm cleanup, with the county taking a different approach than it did in […]
UC Airport Looking At Phased Approach To Expand Hangar Space
The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport is in need of more capacity, but the price tag for a new T-hangar will be hefty. Airport Manager Dean Selby said a phased approach is the best move to make the multimillion dollar project feasible. “Paying for the infrastructure for the roads and the electric is a bigger cost […]
More People Seeking Work After Gov. Lee’s Unemployment Stoppage
A Cookeville staffing agency is already seeing the affects of Governor Bill Lee ending federal pandemic unemployment programs for the state. Express Employment Professionals Employment Specialist Cassie Lafever said the decision has been a positive with several people already seeking work. “I think it has been a tremendous problem,” Lafever said. “We hear from clients […]
Early Voting Begins For Celina Mayor and Alderman Seats
Early voting began today in Clay County for the office of Celina Mayor and City Aldermen before the June 1 election day. Election Administrator Monica Davis said early voting is open at 145 Cordell Hull Drive until May 27. “We will check them in when they come in, it’s pretty simple,” Davis said. “We’ll just […]
Jefferson Avenue Widening Construction Expected In Early, Mid-2022
Dirt will not start moving on the Jefferson Avenue widening project until 2022. T-DOT spokesperson Jennifer Flynn said the department is still in the property acquisition phase and bids are expected to open in late-summer or fall. Flynn said that once a contract is awarded, utilities must be relocated. That could take six months. “It […]
Upper Cumberland Electric Warns of Scammers
Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation reports scammers posing as company employees in Jackson County. UCEMC CEO and General Manager Jennifer Brogdon said that people in a black suburban would approach residents saying they were company employees who wanted to check on things in the home, but then would later return and break into their cars […]
Department Of Education Launches Statewide Book Series at Jackson Co.
The state Department of Education traveled to Jackson County’s Dodson’s Branch Elementary School Wednesday to launch the Reading 360 Decodables Program. The at-home series focuses on a certain sound for each book for young readers to practice. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said the program will help with Jackson County’s goal to lead the state […]
Upperman Middle School Principal Transferring To Cane Creek Assistant Principal
Upperman Middle School Principal Shannon Pirtle is transferring to Cane Creek Elementary School to serve as assistant principal. Pirtle requested for the change after 10 years at Upperman Middle School. Pirtle said in a release that it was time for a change. “I love this school, the people here, and the community. However, I feel […]
LA Alumni Association Beautifying Entrance Of High School
The Livingston Academy Alumni Association is making an outdoor classroom for the high school. The Overton County Board of Education approved the work Tuesday. Interim Director of Schools Donnie Holman said the beautified area will be centered around the flag pole at the school entrance. “All the concrete is going to be stamped concrete,” Holman […]
