Crossville Experiencing Engineering Shortage With Projects Beginning
Crossville is stretching itself thin trying to take on a number of large projects during an engineering shortage. City Manager Greg Wood said just this week he saw the demand firsthand when Whisper Aero reached out to Tennessee Tech. “The Whisper Aero folks that just had their kickoff meeting here on Tuesday mentioned to Dr. […]
Putnam 911 System Speeding Up Dispatch Process
Putnam County’s new 911 system has sped up the process for connecting callers to responders. 911 Director Penny Foister said it has been a smooth transition over the last three months, with only a few speed bumps. Foister said the biggest benefit is they can now connect callers to responders who used to be more […]
Putnam Schools Expect Good Year Ahead After First Week Back
Putnam County Schools had their first full day back on Tuesday, and officials say it looks like it will be a good school year. Deputy Director Tim Martin said that the main issue facing schools is long car lines from the influx of students. “Not just newly registered but everybody being back,” Martin said. “All […]
Decatur Hospital Ownership Transition A Possible Model For Clay, Celina
Clay County officials this week suggested Florida based Braden Health as a possible suitor for Cumberland River Hospital. The Decatur County General Hospital in Parsons, Tennessee recently purchased by Braden Health. Decatur County Mayor Mike Creasy said the organization has been professional in all aspects since taking over in July. “The Commission, the community was […]
Putnam Jail Visitations Suspended Due To Inmate COVID Cases
Visitations at the Putnam County Jail have been suspended for two weeks. Sheriff Eddie Farris said the action was taken to quarantine the facility after multiple inmates tested positive for COVID. “I don’t have an exact number of how many positives that we have, but it was starting to be one here and one there,” […]
CRMC Treating 22 COVID Cases, Six Admitted Thursday
Cookeville Regional Medical Center has 22 patients housed with COVID. Six new cases were admitted Thursday with one of those being fully vaccinated. Seven in total are being treated in the intensive care unit.
Fundraising Begins To Send Clay 4-H Livestock Judging Team To Nationals
The Clay County 4-H Livestock Judging Team needs help getting to the national competition in Kansas City, Missouri. 4-H Extension Agent Kristen Rich said the first fundraiser to reach the goal of $8,000 will be a pork loin lunch on August 6. Rich said the team placed in the state competition and has a tough […]
Produce From Familiar Faces During National Farmers Market Week
It is National Farmers Market Week, a time to highlight the connection between local farmers and the people they feed. Livingston-Overton County Farmers Market President Kristian Mansell said the local market has a large following because of all the bakers and growers. Mansell said the key to success is community and knowing your farmer. “The […]
Putnam Schools Bringing Back After School Archery
The Putnam County School System is bringing back its after school archery program after hearing teacher interest. Extended Learning Programs Coordinator Brenda Hughett said there had been a struggle finding teachers certified to teach the program. However, Hughett said some interested teachers stepped up, took the training and will add something fun for students in […]
Monterey Aldermen Create Committee To Manage Codes Enforcement Contracting
Monterey Board of Aldermen created a new committee to manage the contracting of a codes enforcement officer. Alderman Bill Wiggins made a motion based on a 2005 and 2016 precedent at a Monday night meeting. Wiggins nominated Aldermen Nathan Walker, Mark Farley, and Alex Garcia to the committee. “You guys handle the screening,” Wiggins said. […]
