Fentress County Executive Wants More Improvements At Ball Park
Fentress County Executive Jimmy Johnson said he wants to prioritize improvements to the Kirby Johnson Memorial Ball Park. Johnson said the two things he sees as the biggest needs are another field and additional parking. Johnson said some nights draw as many as 500 people. “Hopefully we can come up with something in the works […]
Upperman Expansion And New Positions Lead Putnam Schools Spending Plan
Expansion of Upperman High School and roof replacement highlight Putnam County Schools ESSER 3.0 spending plan. The system will receive $20.6 million in the third round of federal funding. Federal Programs Supervisor Bridgett Carwile said $11.5 million is allocated for the project. “They’re at 105 percent capacity there at Upperman, and so, that is definitely […]
UC Regional Airport Pursuing Consultant To Bridge Gap With Airlines
The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport Board has approved pursuing a consultant for adding commercial flights. Airport Manager Dean Selby said he knows at least three to four companies that could provide qualified consultants to select from. Selby said the consultant is key to bridging the relationship between the airport and an airline. “For me, my […]
UC Tourism Association Director Retires, Replacement Named
The Upper Cumberland Tourism Association has a new Executive Director. Patti Purdy replaces Ruth Dyal who is retiring after 13 years in the position. Purdy said she plans to transition the push from outdoor activities to focusing more on the culture of the region. “Lots of great artists that live in the Upper Cumberland and […]
Three UC State Parks Receive Grants For Visitor Experience Enhancement
Three Upper Cumberland state parks or natural areas have received $500 grants from the Friends of the Tennesse State Parks. The grants will fund a variety of projects that will enhance the visitor’s experience in a Tennessee State Park or Natural Area. Pickett County’s Cordell Hull Museum will use the money for interpretive displays. DeKalb […]
Putnam EMA Director Tyler Smith Honored For Tornado Leadership
Putnam County EMA Director Tyler Smith has received the state’s highest honor for leadership to the response of the 2020 March tornado. EMA of Tennessee and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency presented Smith the Bill Worth Award Tuesday at the Statewide emergency manager’s conference in Franklin. “It really shocked me,” Smith said. “We were here […]
Putnam Health Department Extending Thursday Hours For Vaccines
The Putnam County Health Department is extending its hours every Thursday for COVID vaccinations. Through the month of August, Thursday’s vaccination clinic will be open from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday the normal hours will continue from 12:00 PM until 3:00 PM. These are for vaccinations at the Putnam County […]
Parents Play Key Roles In Easing Back-To-School Anxiety
A structured day-to-day helps ease back-to-school anxiety for your children. That’s according to Personal Growth Counseling’s clinical social worker Christy Bennett She said that the fears can stem from the fear of the unknown to a change from the summer routine. Bennett said to help assuage fears, parents can establish expectations. “Knowing what consequences will […]
Bible Lands Museum Stopping In Cookeville This Weekend
The Bible Lands Museum will be coming to Cookeville’s Smyrna Church of Christ Friday. Minister James Rogers said the exhibit comes all the way from Oregon and gives an opportunity to bring Bible knowledge to life. “Bob Stancell began collecting artifacts and Bible times materials many years ago,” Rogers said. “He brings this display to […]
Cookeville Performing Arts Center Presents: “Almost, Maine”
Cookeville Performing Arts Center presents “Almost, Maine,” a show that explores stories of love and loss through a series of short plays that take place all in one location. Director Kimberly Frick-Welker said that the show was written to reflect the circumstances of communities in rural areas. “John Carione who is the playwright,” Frick-Welker said. […]
