Monterey Activities Could Grow This Summer After Programs Survey
More sports, creative movement and dance activities top the parks and recreation wants of Monterey residents. The results come from a recently completed ten-question survey. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said some 500 people participated. “We’re going to take the survey results, John Ross (Albertson) is going to look at it and kind of come up […]
State Breaks Ground Friday On New Warren Co National Guard Facility
Ground breaking takes place Friday for a new National Guard Readiness Center near McMinnville. Construction Facilities Management Officer Colonial Andrew Milligan said the new 33,000 square foot facility will replace the old armory. “The current McMinnville armory was constructed in the 50’s,” Milligan said. “It’s only 11,000 square feet. It had become very cost prohibitive […]
McMinnville Gains New Parks And Rec Director
McMinnville has found a new Parks and Recreation Director in Justin Scott. Scott has been working for the city since 2005. He said that he hopes that in his new role, he’ll be able to better the wellness and parks experience of the McMinnville community. “Mostly just enhancing the health and wellness of our patrons […]
Cookeville History Museum Exhibit Highlights Local Fashion Throughout History
Cookeville History Museum has a new exhibit highlighting the history of local fashion. Museums Manager Beth Thompson said that “What We Were Wearing: A Timeline of Cookeville Fashions” came about as a partnership with Hannah Upole of Tennessee Tech’s Department of Human Ecology. She said all of the pieces from the university’s historic costume collection. […]
Empower UC Seeking Community Input On Needy Families Survey
The Empower UC Collaboration wants community input. The group is finishing the preparation for a $25 million dollar grant to reimagine how UC families in need are served. Project Director Megan Spurgeon said that the opportunity came about through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Opportunity Act. She said that their goal is to bring […]
White Co BOE Sets School Calendar For Next Year
The White County Board of Education approved its 2022-2023 school calendar Thursday. The first day of school comes August 5th with the year ending on May 19th. Fall break is the week of Columbus Day and spring break is the last week of March. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said there will be no Saturday […]
Cookeville Regional Hosting CPR And First Aid Courses
Cookeville Regional Medical Center is hosting a series of CPR classes, with the next class on Saturday, February 12th. Coordinator Wanda Richardson said that there are two paths for courses: one for the non-medical personnel, and one for the medical pros. “You never know where you’re going to be when somebody has a heart attack,” […]
