Tech Accessible Education Center Director Elected to International Association
Tennessee Tech’s Director of Accessible Education Center has been elected to the board of the International Association on Higher Education and Disability. Chester Goad said that he had previously served on the board in an appointed position. He said that the goal of the organization is to better serve students on campuses. “For people in […]
Overton Using National 4-H Week To Show Programs Impact
Overton County is using National 4-H Week to spread community awareness and get more kids involved in the program. Overton 4-H Agent Nicole Marrero said there will be a phone-a-thon this week, reaching out to the county’s new 4th graders about the program. Marrero said when kids give 4-H a chance, they can find a […]
Standing Stone Park’s National Marble Event Recognized For Folklife Heritage
The National Rolley Hole Marbles Championship and Festival has received state recognition for its contributions to cultural life. Event Coordinator Shawn Hughes said the annual event brings some of the country’s best marble players to Hilham’s Standing Stone Park. “This is such an important event and tradition for everyone involved,” Hughes said. “The players, the […]
HWY 56 Overpass Repairs Starting In Two Weeks, Completing 11/30
Repairs on the Highway 56 bridge along I-40 that was struck by a tractor trailer will begin within in the next two weeks. T-DOT Spokesperson Rae-Anne Bradley said a temporary traffic signal will go in to control off-ramp traffic. Bradley said the project is expected to complete by November 30. “We encourage them to use […]
New Vol State President Tours Cookeville Campus Meeting Students
New Vol State President Orinthia Montague started her welcome tour Monday by visiting students at the Cookeville campus. Montague said meeting the people she will be leading helps gauge the needs of each Vol State site. “For me, it’s vitally important that I get to know the communities I am serving and work with the […]
Putnam Building Numbers Rise In September, Largest Month Since March
September was a big month for building construction in Putnam county with 49 permits for $8.2 million. According to County Mayor Randy Porter, it was the largest month since the record breaking March of 52 permits for $11.44 million. Twenty-four of the 49 permits were for new single family homes. In comparison, September of 2020 […]
Van Buren BDS Property Heading Back To Committee After No Response
Van Buren County did not get a response from Priority Solid Waste about closing on the sale of the BDS property. The county decided in August to give the company until Friday to respond about the property sale. County Mayor Greg Wilson said the county went ahead and prepared to not hear back. “Yes, as […]
Celina Gauging Funding Options To Begin Road Repaving
Celina is considering a loan to repave downtown streets in the most need. Mayor Luke Collins said USDA Rural Development has indicated Celina could get a 20 year loan with a 2-3 percent interest rate. “It becomes difficult when you have to choose a few roads and maybe doing part of it as opposed to […]
Cumberland River Hospital Owner Done Spending On Facility, Exploring Other Options
Cumberland River Hospital Owner Johnny Presley said he will not invest any more money into the hospital facility. Florida-based healthcare company Braden Health visited the facility last week. The company said some $5 million worth of improvements are needed to meet standards. “I’m looking potentially at a hospice house, and then I also have two […]
Jackson EMS Receives Grant To Upgrade Ambulances
Jackson County EMS will soon get an upgrade in their ambulance loading systems. EMS Director Keith Bean said they were approved for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant, which he said EMS is eligible to receive. “We’ve applied for years in a row trying to get it for the loading systems,” Bean said. “Which will make […]
