Cookeville High New Tradition Highlights Positive Impact Of Teachers
Cookeville High School has started a new tradition with its senior athletes. “My Jersey, Our Journey” is a new program started by Assistant Principal Michelle Bowman, Counselor Julie Smith, and Football Coach Jimmy Maynord. Bowman said that senior football players will give their jersey to a faculty or staff member who made a positive impact […]
Cookeville Teaming With Preds To Boost Kids Hockey Interest
The Nashville Predators and Cookeville Leisure Services are joining forces to build hockey interest. Program Coordinator Chris Devore said they set a date for November 13 to get equipment in the hands of kids. Devore said with Cookeville exploring the possibility of an ice rink in the city, it was time to rally the hockey […]
Setbacks For HRS Newest Development Continue, Move-In Delayed
Highlands Residential Services feeling the effects of supply chain delays as its latest housing development delayed once again. The housing authority wanted residents to move in Oak Tree Towers this month. Director of Operations Chris Cassetty said that will not happen for at least another four weeks. “The applicants and what would soon be tenants, […]
JCHS And JCMS Getting Resurfaced Parking Lots Through Grant Funding
Jackson County Middle School and Jackson County High School will get their parking lots resurfaced. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said this work is possible through a $300,000 medical response grant. Brown said the caveat to the grant, is that in the future the schools could be used for a drive-thru to help with pandemic […]
Early Cancer Screenings Key In Definitive And Curative Treatment
The presence of COVID saw many people forgoing important medical needs over the past year and a half, including cancer screenings. Cookeville Regional Medical Center Imaging Medical Director Dr. Donnie Huff said that despite CRMC having the capability to provide such services, many people felt unsafe in a hospital environment. He said that early screenings, […]
Jimmy Maynord Announces Retirement As CHS Head Football Coach
After 42 years as an assistant and head coach, Cookeville High School Head Football Coach Jimmy Maynord will retire. Maynord said by his count he has been a part of nearly 500 games. Maynord said it has been a great career, with a lot of great teams. “I’ve always heard you know when it’s time […]
Potential Cumberland Affordable Housing Project Would Answer High Need
Cumberland County Habitat for Humanity says the need is high for more affordable housing in the county. UCDD is pursuing a USDA housing project that could bring up to 160 affordable homes to the area. Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Vanessa Petty said the opportunity could help close the gap. “We have a lot of […]
Putnam Emergency Workers Spend National First Responders Day Shopping With Kids
Thursday is National First Responders Day but Putnam County responders spent the morning giving back to kids. Responders from around the county took over 30 students on a $115 shopping spree at Academy Sports and Outdoors. Cookeville Police Officer Mason Vaughn said the kids always start out shy during events but before you know it, […]
