Sparta Comedian Derik Zoo Has Spent His Life Making People Laugh
From the day he was born, to his days as a class clown, Sparta comedian Derik Zoo has made a career out of making people laugh. Zoo was recently nominated for the Best of Branson award in the comedian category for his work with Dolly’s Stampede. After winning the award the past two years, Zoo […]
Pacesetters Taking Applications For New Executive Director
Cookeville’s Pacesetters Inc. searching for a new Executive Director. Beverly Matthews will retire at the end of July after three years in the position. Board President Freddie Nelson said the non-profit has opened for applications. “We deal with people with physical and mental handicaps, so they need to have some experience in that field, and […]
Cookeville Tax Preparer Recommends Only Taking Child Tax Credit If Necessary
A Cookeville tax preparer is recommending people not take part in the federal Advanced Child Tax Credit program unless absolutely necessary. Jamie Sims of Nelson/Sims and Associates said while it could be beneficial to some, it could hurt others when it comes to tax time. “If you’re already making over the $45,000, and you are […]
Stock Market Has Strong Comeback, But Could See Some Volatility In Future
A Tennessee Tech professor says that the stock market up 14 percent since the start of last year is indicative of a comeback in money flow after COVID. Dean of Tennessee Tech’s College of Business Thomas Payne said that this is due to consumerism driving the economy. “Folks are spending again that’s coming back,” Payne […]
