Cookeville’s Father Daughter Date Night Tickets On Sale This Saturday
Tickets for Cookeville’s 35th annual Father Daughter Date Night go on sale this Saturday, January 8th. Leisure Services Recreation Superintendent Cara Sheets said that the event is a way for fathers and daughters to carve out some bonding time and create new memories and traditions. “I think the tradition of it is really important to […]
Monterey Blue Line Stream Map To Help Mitigate Future Flooding
Monterey nears completion of a blue line stream map that will help with future flooding. A blue line stream means that a waterway appears as a blue line on federal maps. Town Grant Writer Dawn Kupferer said the map will help prevent future construction in flood prone areas, which has been a common issue in Monterey. […]
Overton Highway Department Expecting Worse Road Conditions In Round 2
The Overton County Highway Department is salting roads and preparing snow blades for Thursday’s forecast. Highway Superintendent James Norrod said his crews are getting in position to keep the roads as clear as possible. “I expect more from this one that is coming tomorrow,” Norrod said. “Good news is it’s going to come in the […]
Putnam Library Board Starts Screening Process For New Director Next Week
The Putnam County Library Board of Trustees has begun the search for a new library director. Former director Phil Schaller has resigned. Board Chair Harry Ingle said a subcommittee will begin application screenings Monday. “We’re really looking for someone that obviously has experience in a library system,” Ingle said. “At least three years within a […]
Speaker Sexton: Redistricting First Item To Be Addressed In General Assembly
The Tennessee General Assembly will reconvene this Tuesday with redistricting being the most pressing issue. House Speaker Cameron Sexton said he sees the first three weeks being spent on the matter. “For the House we release the map at the end of last year, which is the first time we have ever done it that […]
T-DOT Offers Crossville Price On Small Parcel To Repair Bridge
T-DOT has offered Crossville some $16,000 for some land to complete a bridge repair project. The bridge is located on Sparta Highway going towards the city’s wastewater facility. City Manager Greg Wood said the state wants to purchase some 4,200 square feet. “They’re going to widen the bridge and do improvements to the bridge, but […]
Snow Days Cause Academic Disruptions When Trying To Return From Break
It may be nice having an extra day off before returning to school, but snow days can cause a real challenge for educators. Putnam County Schools Deputy Director Tim Martin said two snow day right after Christmas break disrupts. “That’s a difficult thing anytime we have a snow day, and we were really hoping we […]
TTU Men’s Basketball Game Postponed Due To COVID Protocols
Tennessee Tech Men’s Basketball team lost its third game to COVID protocols. A Thursday match up against Morehead State. Athletic Director Mark Wilson said the team dropped below the requisite number of players established at seven. “Students athletes they want to play, our coaches want to coach and we want to represent Tennessee Tech students, […]
Blood Drive Cancellations Cause Need For More Donations
Blood Assurance needs more blood donations after seeing widespread cancellations due to weather and sickness. Community Relations Director Jay Baumgardner said the organization has 1,500 pints left on the shelf. Not many considering 70 hospitals share the supply. “The blood supply never takes a day off,” Baumgardner said. “Holidays, snow, so if you have the […]
