Granville Postpones Mayberry Valentine Dinner Show
Granville has decided to postpone its Mayberry Valentine Dinner Shows. President of Historic Granville Randall Clemons said that the decision came because several members came down with COVID, and the group was unable to rehearse. “We practice for a month solid on these,” Clemons said. “So when we had to miss that it was just […]
Fairfield Glade’s Jeff Houston Named Tennessee Golf Professional Of The Year By PGA
Fairfield Glade’s Jeff Houston has been named the 2021 Tennessee Golf Professional of the Year by the state’s Professional Golfer’s Association. Houston is the Director of Golf for Fairfield Glade. He said that he earned the title after winning the local nomination. “It is a great honor and I’m truly blessed to be recognized with […]
New State Rule Requires More Training To Receive Commercial Driver’s License
A new state requirement will have those seeking to get their Commercial Driver’s Licenses, such as school bus drivers, to undertake more training. Putnam Schools Transportation Supervisor Kim Bradford said that drivers can no longer go to a driver’s testing station and pick up a learner’s permit. She said that they now must be properly […]
Sen. Bailey: TWRA Timber Plan Postponed, Not Fully Stopped
State Senator Paul Bailey said TWRA’s decision to stop the habitat project in White County serves as a postponement- and may not be the final answer. Bailey said the agency wants to take a step back and make sure the clear cutting plan is what’s best for the wilderness area. “They are going to postpone […]
TWRA Deputy Director: Community Feedback Stopped Proposed Cut
TWRA’s Deputy Director Chris Richardson said in a letter to legislators that the proposed habitat project will continue on the south side of the Bridgestone Firestone Centennial Wilderness area. Richardson said the decision to stop the clear-cutting project on the north side of the wilderness area is based on community feedback not science. Wednesday’s letter […]
Hermitage Springs VFD Hosting Valentine’s Day Ball
Does a dinner, dance and live music sound like a good way to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Tickets on sale now for the First Responders Ball on February 12th presented by the Hermitage Springs Volunteer Fire Department. Secretary Amanda Fleming said it’s a perfect Valentine’s Day gift. “It’s the first time,” Fleming said. “We decided to […]
HRS Reopens Celina Wait List For Affordable Housing
Highlands Residential Services has reopened applications for low-income housing in Celina. Director of Operations Chris Cassetty said the portal closed in the fall due to large waiting lists. “I think we have a couple that are coming available,” Cassetty said. “Certainly since we have opened the waiting list, we may have even had some people […]
Van Buren Audit Committee Addressing Finding Against Group
Van Buren Audit Committee Chair Barry Austin said the committee has taken measures to ensure it remains active. A State Comptroller’s Office report of Van Buren County found the audit committee was not functioning. Austin said new members have been appointed to the committee made up of four residents. “One of our members passed away, […]
UCHRA Strengthening Grant Application To Help Poverty In Families
UCHRA’s Policy Council got its first glance at a region wide grant proposal Wednesday that could change how Upper Cumberland services are administered. UCHRA applying to $25 million over three years through a state grant program focusing on poverty stricken families. Executive Director Mark Farley said family, workforce and education make up the three aspects […]
TWRA Decision On Cutting Project A Win For Citizens
White County Resident Mike O’Neal calls TWRA’s decision to stop the cutting of the Bridgestone Firestone Wilderness Area as a win for citizens. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson announced Tuesday night the habitat project would not move forward. O’Neal said he thinks several factors played a role in the ruling. “I think there was a […]
