Sparta Improving Neighborhood Intersection After Residential Request
Sparta installing new signs at the Oakland Drive and Sunrise Ridge Drive intersection following a resident’s concern for driver safety. Resident Paul Livingston asked for a stop sign after an almost collision. City Administrator Brad Hennessee said an engineering judgement resulted in two new arrow signs and striping leading into the curve. “The situation doesn’t […]
Creative Compassion $640 K Grant To Help Prospective Home Owners
A Crossville non-profit that assists low-income families own a home has received $640,000 in federal grant funding. Creative Compassion Deputy Director Mark Baldwin said the need for the assistance grows more and more everyday. “This grant is going to help us be able to help even more folks obtain that dream of having their own […]
White Co Shows Well In Waste Report Recycling 1,500 Tons
White County has received a good report on recycling with over 1,500 tons of waste recycled last year. The state requires annual progress reports to be submit yearly. Solid Waste Consultant Lisa Luck said the tonnage shows that at least 25 percent of waste did not end up in a landfill. “1,561 tons of waste […]
Smithville Moving Forward With Transitional Housing Grant Application
Smithville seeking state funding to purchase a facility to create additional transitional housing for those battling drug abuse. UCDD/UCHRA applying for the grant on behalf of the city. Executive Director Mark Farley said the entities pursued DeKalb County since its application would likely score the highest out of the region. “In the state of Tennessee, […]
TTU To Create New Design Studies Degree
Tennessee Tech is hoping to create a new Design Studies degree by combining two concentrations from its School of Human Ecology. School of Human Ecology Director Dr. Melinda Anderson said that feedback from students and potential employers found that design degrees were hard to find under human ecology. “We really are planning for this degree […]
