Sparta Upgrading Traffic Lights For Future Safety Capabilities
Sparta has been awarded a $50,000 T-DOT grant to upgrade traffic signals in the city. City Administrator Brad Hennessee said eight lights will get new signal controllers and monitors that protect against malfunctions. “It has some age on it, but we are trying to prepare ourselves to go after another grant project,” Hennessee said. “It’s […]
Putnam Construction Numbers Returning To A Normal Pace
Putnam County construction settled down to a more normal pace in August. The county saw 26 permits for over $4 million in construction costs, with 12 of those being new single family homes. The numbers are similar to August of 2020, which had 24 permits for $5.6 million of construction. This calendar year 237 permits […]
Fairfield Glade Ladies Club, 50 Years Of Supporting The Community
The Fairfield Glade Ladies Club will celebrate 50 years of supporting local organizations in Cumberland County Wednesday. President Becky Price said the organization began in 1970 and has grown to over 300 members. Price said Wednesday’s meeting will be the first of the season where they discuss the upcoming monthly service projects. “Opportunities for scholarships […]
Cookeville Water To Explore Changes In TTU Pump Station To Accommodate Tech Plans
Cookeville Water Quality Control Department will explore changes to its Tennessee Tech Pump Station and storage facility to accommodate future Tech growth. Director Ronnie Kelly said that Tech shared plans for potential North Willow Avenue development over the next 20 years. He said that because some sewer lines flow to the area the department wanted […]
PCSS Admins And Instructional Coaches Undergoing Training To Help Improve Student Learning
Putnam County Schools leaders are working to strengthen teacher collective efficacy skills. The system is partnering with the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET). 9th through 12th-grade Curriculum Supervisor Sharon Anderson said that the goal is to strengthen administrators’ abilities to support their teachers. “We’re trying to get a sense of the learning loss […]
Sparta Campground Seeing Influx After Bonnaroo Cancellation
The cancellation of Bonnaroo in Manchester has started a ripple effect for one campground in the Upper Cumberland. Big Puckett’s Campground and RV Park in Sparta has already seen 40 extra bookings Wednesday. Campground Manager Rachel Allison said it seems to be just the beginning as more festival goers find a place to stay. “There’s […]
Dronebarger: UC Schools Seeking State Guidance On Remote Waivers
White County Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said school leaders across the region want more specific state guidelines on remote learning waivers for COVID. “We are working as a group working through our superintendents organization at the state to really try and find some answers,” Dronebarger said. “We just need to know. We don’t want […]
Dale Hollow Eagle Cam Returning With New Nest And Angle
The Dale Hollow Eagle Cam has been reinstalled after being out of commission for over a year. The camera live streams the home of the eagle couple Obey and River. Dale Hollow Eagle Cam Facebook Manager Darlene Neeley said one can start viewing their nest as early as this month. “We’ve got a different view […]
Overton County Looks To Fill District One Seat After Martin’s Passing
Overton County beginning the process of appointing its fourth commissioner this term after the passing of Frank Martin. County Executive Ben Danner said the open seat is in District one, comprised of Livingston and areas near Hillham and Monroe. Danner said this is a large district but is unsure how many nominees will throw their […]
Overton Schools Closing Thursday And Friday Due To COVID Numbers
Overton County Schools will be closed Thursday and Friday due to student COVID numbers. According to Director of Schools Donnie Holman, the decision was encouraged by the county’s health department. All extracurricular activities are also discontinued until Tuesday except for TSSAA high school sports.
