Cookeville City Council To Have Work Session With Public Building Authority
Cookeville City Council will have a work session with the Public Building Authority to discuss the future needs of the Leslie Town Centre on Monday. City Manager James Mills said that the Centre has asked the city to cover the full cost of several major repair projects. “The city is the primary owner of the […]
UC Beef Summit Coming To Hyder-Burks This Saturday
The Upper Cumberland Beef Summit is coming to Hyder-Burks Agricultural Pavillion this Saturday starting at 8 a.m. Overton UT Extension Agent Jason Garrett said that the multi-extension agency event will have a trade show, educational classes, and a free ribeye sandwich for attendees. Garrett said that the beef industry plays a huge role in the […]
Algood Breaks Ground On New 21-Acre Park
The city of Algood broke ground on its new 21-acre park off of Main Street this morning. Mayor Lisa Chapman-Fowler said that the first phase of the work would include a trail, restrooms, and playground equipment, which they hope to have usable in the near future. “Our citizens are going to have an even greater […]
Cummins Falls Ornaments Available Through Jackson Historical Society
The second ornament in the Jackson County Historical Society’s Christmas series of historic places is available for purchase. Last year, ornaments were designed after the county courthouse. Treasurer Eldin Pippen said Cummins Falls gets the spotlight this year. “The ornament is a replica of the falls,” Pippen said. “It has a little bit of the […]
Judge Monroe Bringing 30 Years Of Experience Back To Clay Schools
Judge Diana Monroe will return to the Clay County School System as Director of Schools after seven years in the local justice system. Monroe said she is a Celina High School Graduate with 30 years experience as a teacher. Monroe said her first step coming back into the schools is to make her presence felt. […]
White Co BOE Selects Architect For BonDeCroft School Renovations
The renovations of BonDeCroft Elementary School have taken a step forward with the White County School Board approving an architect Thursday. The School Board voted for Upland Design to lead the project. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the contract will be paid through federal COVID funding. “We’ve worked with them in the past, and […]
Cookeville Art Prowl Returns In-Person With 27 Stops Downtown
The Cookeville Art Prowl kicked off its weekend event and 20th anniversary celebration Friday. The event features 27 stops featuring a total of 80 local artists across downtown Cookeville. Executive Director Jennifer Luna said the self-guided tour returns in-person this year. “I think it’s extremely important for our community to support all these amazing, talented […]
CRMC Releases Mandatory COVID Vaccine Policy
Cookeville Regional has adopted a mandatory COVID vaccine policy Friday in response to the new rule coming down from the federal government. According to the policy, mandates will be in place for employees, volunteers, students, contract staff, vendors and medical staff. These employees have a deadline of December 5th. Workers will also have the option […]
Clay County Mitten Tree Accepting Applications For Children
Clay County’s Mitten Tree gift assistance program will be accepting applicants Tuesday. Parents or guardians can apply at the Clay County Women’s building from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. Volunteer Misty Strong said any child under 18-years-old is eligible. “Because of all those people that are willing to pick up mittens from locations within our […]
Clay County Judge Diana Monroe Selected As Next Director Of Schools
General Sessions Court Judge Diana Monroe has been selected as the next Director of Schools by the Clay County Board of Education. The board approved negotiating a two-year contract with Monroe. Chairman Benji Bailey said that contract negotiations can begin as soon as Friday. “On behalf of the board I would like to congratulate Miss […]
