TN Healthcare Campaign Can Help Find Affordable Plans For 2022
The January 15th deadline is approaching to enroll in 2022 health insurance plans. The Tennessee Healthcare Campaign is an organization that aims to help those who are underserved in the community find a health care plan they can afford. Outreach Coordinator Tom Savage said that some 48 percent of people in the area don’t have […]
A Healthy New Year Can Be A Simple As Getting Steps In
Starting the year off on a healthy can be as simple as just getting in your steps. That’s according to Putnam YMCA Outreach Coordinator Jenny Thacker. She said that by making sure you move every hour, you can decrease your risk of diabetes, heart disease, and premature death. “Small efforts can make a big impact,” […]
New Law Requires Beauty Professionals To Have Domestic Abuse Recognition Training
A new state law aims to help domestic violence victims by requiring beauty professionals to receive one hour of domestic abuse recognition training. Genesis House Project Manager Denise Dillon said that the initiative will be key in saving lives. She said that most of the time, abuse will be in areas that aren’t typically visible […]
Cookeville’s James Mills Completes CMFO Program
Cookeville City Manager James Mills has completed training for and earned the Certified Municipal Finance Officer designation. A CMFO must meet the minimum qualifications of a chief financial officer for each municipality to “ensure competence in the handling of municipal funds and the protection of public monies.” Candidates for the CMFO program must successfully complete […]
New Lodge At Fall Creek Falls State Park Officially Opens
The new Lodge at Fall Creek Falls State Park officially opened Tuesday. Governor Bill Lee calls the $40.4 million building an investment in the state to further grow the state park system. “Thirty-five million people visit our state parks,” Lee said. “$1.8 billion in economic input into our state as a result of people coming […]
Monterey Aldermen Approve Local Bank Search For Wastewater Plant
Monterey will be gauging interest from local banks for loans to fund its new wastewater treatment plant. The Board of Aldermen approved the next step in the project Monday. Certified Municipal Finance Officer Ella Dishman said the town needs a line of credit of $6 million over a two-year term length. “At the end of […]
