Fentress To Apply For Arts Grant For Mural In Jamestown
Fentress County will apply for a Tennessee Arts Grant to place a mural in downtown Jamestown. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said that the mural on East Central Avenue would showcase local scenery and the beauty of Fentress County. “As you come into the square there in Jamestown off of Highway 52 heading west there’s a […]
Celina Awaiting Final Signature To Start Work On Brown Family Park
The Clay County Board of Aldermen has signed the papers to accept a land donation to create a small downtown park. Mayor Luke Collins said the only item that remains is a signature from the Brown family. “Now, we do not have it back from Mel Brown yet,” Collins said. “It’s been mailed to him. […]
Ledbetter: Working With Community Was Best Part Of City Judge Job
Retiring Cookeville City Judge David Ledbetter said that the best part of his career has been the people. Ledbetter said that it felt like the right time to step away from the role. He’s been serving the city for 42 years. “Working with the city all those years, I’ve met every council member, every mayor, […]
Jackson 911 Asking Residents To Update Emergency Contact Information
Jackson County’s 911 Department is asking residents to make sure their information is up-to-date when it comes to emergency notifications. Director Michael Smith said that after the storms earlier this month, it’s a good time to remind folks how important correct information is to emergency responders. “If you don’t have your address posted, we can’t […]
White Co Schools Family Resource Center: Homeless Students A Region Wide Issue
White County Schools have seen a continued increase in the number of homeless students in its district. Family Resource Center Director Beverly Dronebarger said approximately 75 students have been identified as homeless. “Some of that has been resulting from COVID, loss of work for families being displaced from other communities,” Dronebarger said. “But some of […]
