Monterey Garden Club Auction Tuesday Supporting Local Students
The Monterey Garden Club’s annual auction comes Tuesday, fundraising for Monterey high school students. President Jan Stansel said the event helps give about five students a $500 scholarship each year. “We do not give the scholarship just the year that they graduate,” Stansel said. “We have discovered once a student is in college these scholarships […]
Clay Schools Hosting Substitute Teacher Trainings
Clay County Schools will host a substitute teacher training session for interested teachers on Friday, October 15th. Part-time teacher Phyliss Boyce said that the training is the first step towards becoming a substitute teacher in the school system. She said that they cover everything from safety to learning the administration at each school. “So we […]
UCHRA Grant Program For Energy Bill Assistance Increases Benefits
A UCHRA federal grant program for energy bills has received more money, meaning benefit amounts for applicants have increased. The Low Income Energy Assistance Program helps income eligible households pay heating and cooling bills. Community Services Manager Tashanna Hooks said the maximum amount for a household went up from $650 to $1,000. “It’s very helpful […]
Penn Station Bringing East Coast Subs To Cookeville In 2022
The sandwich shop Penn Station will be coming to Cookeville in 2022. Managing Owner Jason Day said the restaurant will be located on South Willow Avenue between AutoZone and O’Reilly’s Auto Parts. “It’s kind of that mid-way point between Nashville and Knoxville,” Day said. “You got the university there, as well. Seems like a good, […]
Cedar Avenue Project Still Underway, Almost Ready For Paving
Work on Cookeville’s Cedar Avenue road project continues. Public Works Director Greg Brown said that widening and sidewalks from 4th Street to 7th Street are done. Crews continue working towards completion of the west side of Cedar from 4th Street to 2nd Street. “You know we do this in addition to our regular jobs,” Brown […]
CRMC Achieves Another Year As A Silver Safe Sleep For Infants Hospital
Cookeville Regional Medical Center celebrates another year as a silver status Safe Sleep for Infants hospital. Director of Women’s Services Rebecca Kojak said the certification means that the CRMC is a designated place that practices safe sleep principles and can give parents information on the topic. “Through education to staff and providers, education to the […]
State Review of BEP Raises Questions About Future Funding
Warren County Director of Schools Grant Swallows said that after 30 years with the BEP model, it is time for a closer look. Governor Bill Lee called for a review of the state’s funding model for schools on Friday. Swallows said after the announcement Friday, he and other school directors were left with questions. Swallows […]
Former Overton Tax Assessor James King Laid To Rest
Former Overton County Tax Assessor James King of the Pleasant Valley Community was laid to rest Monday. King served the county for 36 years before passing away at 74-years-old. He graduated from Livingston Academy in 1967.
UC Ag Extension Offices Holding Webinar Covering Booming Timber Market
Selling timber in a booming market, you can get free advice on Tuesday. Overton Extension Agent Jason Garrett said that Walnut, Oak and Hard Maple all have a high demand and can be found in the region. “Know what you have, get someone to let you know what its worth, maybe take bids on it,” […]
Sparta Nurse Bettie Davis Celebrates More Than 56 Years Caring For Patients
A career spanning over 56 years of caring for patients in White County hospitals. OR Nurse Bettie Davis can remember the day she began her lifelong career. “I started out March the 25th of ’65 as a nurse tech,” Davis said. “And then I went to LPN school and graduated in ’68, and then I’ve […]
