Putnam Wins Champion Of Champions At Tennessee Fair Association
The Tennessee Fair Association has named the Putnam County Fair the 2022 “Champion of Champions.” Fair Board President John Allen said that the title was some eight years in the making. He said that creating the fair of his memories was some of the hardest work he’s ever done. “The one where you walked into […]
Point In Time Homeless Count For Region Begins Tues Night
The Point in Time Homeless Count begins Tuesday night accounting for homeless populations across 18 counties. The federally designated day takes place across America with volunteers surveying the homeless. Homeless Advocacy of Rural TN Advocate Vivian Walker said the organization will collect data from our region to report to the federal government. “Needs change from […]
Van Buren Appoints Gene Brock As County Historian
Van Buren County has appointed a new County Historian. Gene Brock will take over after Landon Medley passed away late last year. Mayor Greg Wilson said Brock has lived in Spencer all his life and will continue sharing the history of the county. “First hand knowledge that people have of the history of Van Buren […]
Jackson Schools Ready To Go After Weather Affecting Semester Start
After an unsettled start to the second half of the school year, Jackson County Schools are ready to get rolling with a full week of classes. Director Kristy Brown said that her teachers are always mindful about curriculum in these instances. She said that they do what they can to make sure students don’t fall […]
Warren Granted CDBG Money To Boost Fire Protection
Warren County wants to purchase a fire truck with a Community Development Block Grant awarded Monday. The State Department of Economic and Community Development announced 62 recipients. County Executive Jimmy Haley said the North Warren Volunteer Fire Department will benefit. “It’s always good when communities can leverage extra resources and partner with other organizations and […]
Cookeville Hosting Public Drop-In Meeting For Input On Aquatics Facility
Cookeville Leisure Services wants feedback on ideas for the upcoming aquatics facility project. Director Rick Woods said that the department will host a public meeting on Tuesday, January 25th. He said that it will be an opportunity for the community to see what’s possible for the facility and rank their favorites. “For example do we […]
Van Buren UT Extension Hosting Business Opportunities In Rural Tennessee Event
Van Buren County Extension Office is partnering with the state Department of Agriculture to host a Business Opportunities in Rural Tennessee event on Tuesday, January 25th. Ag Extension Agent Chris Binkley said that agriculture is an $8 million industry in Van Buren County. He said that events like this can help those in the industry […]
Overton Upgrading Jail HVAC And Computer System Through Grant
Overton County has received a $170,000 state grant bringing HVAC and computer upgrades to its Justice Center. County Executive Ben Danner said he anticipates the county budget committee to approve the money next month with the bid process starting after that. “We can have it where the deputies can book people in without having to […]
New ARP Ruling To Help Counties With Reporting And Speed Of Projects
A new ruling on ARP funding has came down from the federal government allowing up to $10 million to be placed in a county’s general fund as a revenue loss. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said he anticipates the county will take advantage. “Once we take it as loss revenue, then we don’t have to […]
TTU Finalizing Master Plan Update For Board Approval
Tennessee Tech reviewing its final draft to update its 2014 master plan for the Board of Trustees to consider come March. Capital Projects and Planning Director Jim Cobb said the university has been working on the revisions since fall 2019. “THEC requires us to revisit or redo the master plan every 10 years, and this […]
