Overton Commission Acknowledges Debt Obligation For Ambulance Purchase
Overton County has acknowledged the debt obligation for the purchase of ambulances using funding from the USDA. County Executive Ben Danner said that the grant loan is $200,000, with fifty percent of that grant money. He said that the commission acknowledging this grant loan allows the county to purchase a new ambulance, which is a […]
Cookeville Gets Clean Audit Report
The city of Cookeville has received a clean audit report. Council members heard from Rich Lockwood of Blankenship CPA Group at a Monday afternoon work session. City Manager James Mills said that a clean audit is indicative of a good team. “A lot of that has to do with having good employees, people who know […]
Jackson Chamber Forming Beautification Committee
Jackson County Chamber of Commerce is trying to create a beautification committee. Chamber Director Hope Vargas said that they want to have a group to help enrich downtown Gainesboro. “As we move forward our efforts need a home, just like anything does,” Vargas said. “And as well as a group of people who are passionate […]
TTU Group Using $500K Grant To Train Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners
A group at Tennessee Tech was awarded $500,000 to help in their endeavors to train nurses to provide comprehensive care to survivors of sexual assault. Dr. Ann Hellman said that the goal is to get more certified Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE) into the greater Upper Cumberland area. “Our role as a SANE nurse is […]
Clay Business Recognized For Volunteer Work With Local Students
Clay County’s Abney CPA firm has been named Middle Tennessee Volunteer Business of the Year for providing free FAFSA services to local students. Owner Carol Abney said she gives her time and resources to the Clay County High School college boot camp. The group helps students complete financial aid and search for jobs. “I’ll be […]
