TTU Faculty Celebrating 50th Anniversary Of Cumberland Quintet
Tennessee Tech’s Cumberland Quintet celebrates its 50th anniversary season with a special performance Wednesday night. The ensemble consists of faculty members that all teach their respected instrument in the school of music. Flutist Dr. Mary Matthews said the performance will be a celebration of the past, present and future. “We just really feel the excitement […]
Potential Stadium Upgrade Partnership Between City And Tech Could Be Part Of Budget Talks
A potential partnership with Tennessee Tech on Tucker Stadium upgrades will be part of budget discussions for Cookeville. TTU President Phil Oldham presented the idea to the city council in February. City Manager James Mills said that they will potentially schedule a work session with the university to talk further. “In May we’ll be having […]
Monterey Reviewing Water And Sewer Rates Through Firm
The Monterey Board of Aldermen approved an outside firm to conduct a water and sewer rate study Monday night. Mayor Nathan Walker said the company will evaluate customer rates, usage and future projections. “So we can make sure that we’re getting the most value for our tax payer dollars really,” Walker said. “So, they’re going […]
UCEMC Warns Members Of Scam Targeting Cookeville
Another scam has surfaced this- time for some Cookeville customers of Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation. Public Relations Manager Terri Merryman said the scammer identified himself as a lineman named Christopher. The caller demanded $750 on a past due electric bill or power would immediately shut off. “He then put them through another scammer named […]
Warren Schools To Begin School Zone Analysis Process
Warren County Schools will start an analysis to determine the need for new school zones. Director Grant Swallows said that he believes its been at least ten years since the last time the zones were updated. He said that a new law requires an open enrollment period for all schools in all zones across the […]
Livingston Makes Next Round In $500 K Grant Application
Livingston is one step closer to a $500,000 grant to continue work on the downtown area. UCDD applied for an Appalachian Regional Commission Grant on behalf of the city in December. Deputy Director Tommy Lee said the commission has now asked for a full application. “Don’t want to celebrate just yet, because it has not […]
UCEMC Card Payment System Down After Comcast Outage
A Comcast outage in Carthage has caused Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation’s card system to go offline. IT Manager Wade Givens said members will not be able to make credit card payments until services are restored. Bills can be paid however by cash or check in office. Givens said Comcast has indicated that the outage […]
Putnam Family Lost Home And Several Pets In Residential Fire
An East Lake Subdivision family lost their home Tuesday morning in a residential fire. Putnam County Fire Chief Tom Brown said crews responded around 7:25 a.m. Two adults at the home were alerted by smoke detectors and escaped without injuries. “Fire through the roof on the second floor when we arrived on the scene,” Brown […]
Leslie Town Center Roof Repairs Will Be Rebid
Cookeville City Council set to reject the bid for the Leslie Town Center roof repair Thursday night. At a Monday Council work session, City Manager James Mills said that the lone bid at $120,500 did not meet the required specs. “The primary area of concern was the material specified for the flat portion of the […]
Clay And Celina Officials Take First Step On New Ambulance Contract
Clay County and Celina took the first step Monday night toward a new contract for the city to continue operating the ambulance service. The county’s ambulance committee reviewed three proposals Monday night. Committee Chair Bryan Coons said the committee meeting was first of many to find common ground before the current contract expires at the […]
