GES Welcoming Students Back To School With Luau Night
Gainesboro Elementary School is welcoming students back to school on Thursday with a luau theme. Principal Tina Cassetty said the school always looks for a fun theme when it comes to parent engagement events. Cassetty said the event starts at 5:00 PM with an informational meeting, but then comes the moment students wait for all […]
Putnam Bond Moving Quickly While Interest Rates Are Low
The process is moving quickly after this week’s $98 million bond approval by the Putnam County Commission. Mayor Randy Porter said the process is getting an extra push because of the current low interest rates Porter said the county’s bond rating will go out to interested bidders, then typically large banks will compete to be […]
White Co. Using Grant To Plan For UC Regional Commercials Flights
White County plans to hire a consultant to assist in bringing commercial flights to the Upper Cumberland Regional Airport. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the adviser would help plan future projects, so the airport layout keeps the possibility open. “We don’t want to do anything, like the T-Hangars,” Robinson said. “This plan won’t actually […]
Pickett’s Amonett House Being Restored With State, Private Funding
Pickett County’s Amonett House will be restored with $25,000 of grant funding through Tennessee’s ThreeStar program. Byrdstown-Pickett County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Billy Robbins said the Amonett family is going to provide the remaining money on the $35,000 project. Robbins said there has been interest for nearly a decade from tourists curious about the […]
Celina Mayor Gauging Interest In Purchasing Cumberland River Hospital
Talks of reopening the Cumberland River Hospital will continue in Celina through a Monday work session between Clay County and the city. Celina Mayor Luke Collins said one idea he plans on discussing is a county and city partnership to purchase the facility. “I want to address them at the planning meeting to talk to […]
Putnam BOE Happy With School Bond Approved By Commission
Members of the Putnam County Board of Education are happy with the county commission’s decision for a new school bond. Commissioners on Monday approved a loan that includes some $44.7 million for a new K-8 school. School Board Member Dawn Fry said securing the building was needed to get ahead of the county’s growth. “Our […]
Roane To Tech Pipeline Strengthened By New University Partnership
The Roane State to Tennessee Tech Pipeline is getting a boost this fall thanks to a new partnership between the schools announced Wednesday. Tennessee Tech Undergraduate Admissions Director Dr. Steve Keller said admission to Tech can be guaranteed through two pathways. Dual enrollment through select programs or completion of any associates degree. “We wanted to […]
Monterey Exploring Security Options For Bee Rock
The town of Monterey will look at ways to increase security at Bee Rock after safety concerns voiced by the nearby Garden Inn. A City Law Committee meeting Tuesday with Inn Owners Michael and Mirtha Kopec resulted in three options to discourage unlawful activity. Mayor JJ Reels said one of those being a gate preventing […]
Planned Road Closure On Cookeville’s South Walnut Ave Thursday
Cookeville residents can expect a road closure on South Walnut Avenue starting on Thursday morning. From 8:00 AM until 1:00 PM, South Walnut Avenue will be closed between East Stevens Street and Stout Street. The temporary closure allows the Cookeville Department of Water Quality Control to install a new water service For any questions or […]
McMinnville Veterans Event Seeks To Help Veterans With Resource Access
A one-stop shop of resources for veterans and their families. That’s what organizers are calling McMinnville’s Veterans Resource Day on Thursday, July 29th. Warren County Veterans Service Officer David Smith said the event serves to help veterans learn about all the resources available to them. “I mean there are things out there that even myself, […]
