Tech Safety Coordinators Work To Ensure Preparedness In Event Of Fires
Tennessee Tech Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator Brent Carter said the university does everything it can to be prepared for fires. September is Campus Fire Safety Month. Carter said that he would like to see students treat minor events with as much care as they would major events. “I think at times you know whether […]
Jackson Schools Using Teachers To Cover Bus Routes
The Jackson County School System is in need of bus drivers to get through the school year. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said the system needs full-time, part-time and substitute bus drivers right now. Brown said they have lost multiple full-time drivers to retirement. “We do have some regular teachers at schools who have their […]
Adding Amenities To Donaldson Park A Challenge With Celina Not Owning
Celina has plans to bring more activities to Donaldson Park but getting clearance from the Army Corp of Engineers can extend that process. Mayor Luke Collins said it can take up to two years to gain approval for a project. “It’s just unacceptable,” Collins said. “The people really deserve better. They deserve a streamed line […]
Cookeville-Putnam Chamber Of Commerce Seeking To Advocate For Local Businesses In Legislature
The Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce is seeking to make the voices of businesses in the community heard at every legislative level. President and CEO Amy New said that’s why they’re asking for responses to the chamber’s Legislative Advocacy Survey. “At the local level, the state level, and to the federal level that we’re representing […]
Fentress Funding Pad Ready Site At Clarkrange Regional Business Park
The Fentress County Commission approved putting $58,000 towards creating a pad ready site at the Clarkrange Regional Business Park. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said seven to eight acres will be leveled, with drainage being installed. Johnson said the county wants to have the easiest, quickest site it can for potential development. “So with this being […]
White Plains Historic Home Takes Step Towards Roof Repair
Algood’s White Plains Historic Home will begin roof repairs after city council approved a $41,156 bid for the work from Rackley Roofing. UCDD Public Historian and White Plain Historian Advisory Councilmember Mark Dudney said the repair work is a great need for the cultural landmark. “The sustained water damaged has caused interior damage in a […]
Hearts For Healthcare Heroes Rallying Support For CRMC Workers
Some Cookeville residents plan to gather on Thursday to support the men and women inside CRMC fighting against COVID. Hearts for Healthcare Heroes Organizer Lendzi Chandley said the idea came after a friend who works in the hospital felt beaten down after last week’s protest. Chandley said rallying for the people who want to save […]
White Co. Commission Elects Chairman, Vice-Chair, Parliamentarian
The White County Commission nominated its Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Parliamentarian on Monday night. Current Chairman Stanley Neal and Commissioner Roger Mason were nominated. Neal received eight out of nine votes and was selected. Mason was elected as Vice-Chairman, Commissioner Lanny Selby was elected as Parliamentarian. Mason and Selby were both unanimously approved for their positions.
American Legion Hosting Fishing Derby For Foster Families
Putnam County’s American Legion Post 46 bringing foster families a free fishing derby Saturday. Post Member Richard Buford said the event takes place at the Twin Lakes Catfish Farm. Buford said registration begins at 8:00 a.m. Buford said all of the Upper Cumberland is welcome to join. “They just need to bring their fishing poles […]
White County Appoints Matt McBride As First Paid EMA Director
White County appointed a new EMA Director Monday night, a newly created, paid position. This is a part-time position with Sparta Firefighter Matt McBride being selected. McBride said this is the type of position a responder works to achieve during their career. “I think it’s fun, it’s fun and I like to help people, I […]
