Speaker Sexton Called Special Session Regarding COVID Mandates
House Speaker Cameron Sexton said the special session he called focusing on COVID-19 mandates has a tentative date of October 27th. The General Assembly is already slated to convene October 18th the Ford Company Memphis site. Sexton said with officials already in Nashville, it serves as a good time to enter a second session. “The […]
White Co. Schools To Participate In State Tutoring Program Next Year
White County schools aim to mitigate learning loss through a new program Tennessee Accelerating Literacy and Learning Corps. Director Kurt Dronebarger said that the program provides grants for schools to pay staff and tutors to help students excel. “Really what we’re going to try and do in white county is reach what we call those […]
McMinnville’s Park Theater To Start VIP Season Pass System
After much community interest, McMinnville’s Park Theater will start a new season pass system. Manager Kevin Roberts said that in previous years, they didn’t feel they had enough shows to warrant a season pass system. He said with this year’s lineup, they felt they could finally provide the service. “We want to be able to […]
T-DOT To Evaluate Need For Sparta Crosswalk At Carter St. Bockman Way
Sparta waiting for feedback from T-DOT on the possibility of creating a crosswalk at Carter Street and Bockman Way. City Administrator Brad Hennessee said the state department has completed a preliminary onsite evaluation. “At this point, we’re looking to see if it is something that we can get T-DOT to fund,” Hennessee said. “It’s unlikely […]
Crossville Gauging What Changes Needed For City Noise Ordinance
Crossville is reevaluating its noise ordinance to come up with a policy that fits across the city. Police Department Administrative Captain Brian Eckelson said there is not a root cause to changing noise rules. However, he said it was time to make sure policy was in line with other cities. Eckelson said the decibel levels […]
Warren Getting Tennessee Music Pathways Marker Honoring Dottie West
Warren County is set to honor McMinnville native and country music legend Dottie West Monday. A Tennessee Music Pathways marker dedication will be held on the steps of McMinnville’s Chamber of Commerce. Tourism Development Board Chair Sarah Cantrell said that marker will allow the legend of West to live on in McMinnville. “For us to […]
TTU Reaches Goal Of 60 Percent Graduation Rate
Tennessee Tech’s graduation rate has reached a new high with 60 percent of students receiving degrees over the past six years. President Phil Oldham said the university targeted the metric some eight years ago. “That’s 10 percentage points above what it was a decade ago,” Oldham said. “So, it’s a significant improvement, and it speaks […]
