Live In Livingston 2022 Series Announced
Live In Livingston announces lineup for the 2022 season. Chamber of Commerce Director Shannon Cantrell said that the summer concert series will feature performances by Collin Raye, the Kentucky HeadHunters, and Confederate Railroad. Cantrell said that thing she’s most looking forward to this year is the people. “This particular lineup will probably bring a lot […]
UCRA Finds Party To Remove Old Farmhouse From Property
The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport moving forward on the demolition of a farmhouse on its property. Airport Manager Dean Selby said the goal is to have the home removed by the end of spring. “I’m ready to see it gone,” Selby said. “I think it is a hazard. It could be potential liability if someone […]
Byrdstown Designates Day After Pastor Ivan Raley
The Byrdstown Board of Aldermen has designated May 21st as Ivan Raley Day. Raley served as the First Baptist Church pastor in Byrdstown for 18 years. Mayor Sam Gibson said the town will celebrate Raley’s life through a gospel singing at the downtown pavilion. “He was well-known with the people and well liked by the […]
UCHRA Presents Pilot Program For State Funding Thursday
UCHRA will make its presentation to the state Thursday for its chance for a $25 million grant over three years. Pilot program presentations from 17 entities are scheduled. The entities competing for grants to change how assistance is delivered to families. Executive Director Mark Farley said countless hours have been spent preparing. “The basis of […]
Fairfield Glade Police Chief Steps Down For New State Position
Fairfield Glade Police Chief Michael Williams has stepped down from his position to pursue a new opportunity with the Tennessee Board of Regents. Following William’s last day on April 30th, he will take over as TCAT’s Assistant Vice Chancellor/Chief of Police. Williams said he saw himself retiring with Fairfield Glade, but the opportunity was too […]
Putnam Schools Taking Application For Pre-K Program
Putnam County School System now taking applications for its Pre-K program. Pre-K-4th Grade Instructional Supervisor Dr. Diana Wood said that the program can give a huge leg up to children before they start kindergarten. “Throughout the day they will be exposed to literacy instruction, math instruction, they’ll have times of centers, learning centers, they’ll have […]
Multiple Early School Dismissals Shows Importance Of Planning
The majority of Upper Cumberland schools dismissed early Wednesday due to the threat of severe weather. Situations like this remind families the importance of having a early dismissal plan ready. White County Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the key is knowing where a student will be. “Who is going to be able to pick […]
Cookeville’s Melinda Keifer To Retire, Move To Part-Time Basis
Cookeville’s Economic and Community Development Coordinator Melinda Keifer will retire at the end of April. Keifer began at the department in 2010 after an extensive career with the State Department of Economic and Community Development. City Manager James Mills said that Keifer will continue on a part-time basis assisting in Cookeville’s economic development needs works […]
Cookeville’s Food City Open For Business
Cookeville’s Food City has officially opened. The company held a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday night leading up to Wednesday’s grand opening. Food City CEO and President Steve Smith said the some 54,000 square foot store has 220 employees ready to serve. “We are so glad to be part of Cookeville, part of Putnam County” Smith […]
