Van Buren High School’s Envirothon Team Places 2nd In State Competition
Van Buren High School’s FFA Envirothon team placed second in the state at this year’s Envirothon Competition. Ag Teacher Lance Smith said that students prepare to be tested for six categories: forestry, wildlife, aquatics, soil, current issues, and presentation. He said that there are both multiple-choice tests and hands-on tests at the competition. “Some of […]
Motorcycle Awareness Month: Keeping Our Most Vulnerable Drivers Safe
Two Putnam County men killed in motorcycle accidents over the last two weeks reinforces the importance of Motorcycle Awareness Month. McMinnville Police Department Master Patrol Officer Andy Aguilar said accidents are most likely to happen when other drivers merge lanes. “We need to ensure that we are actually turning to look at the lanes that […]
Crossville Council Approves First Reading Of Alcohol Ordinance
The Crossville City Council passed an ordinance on first reading that would allow alcohol to be served on city property. Mayor James Mayberry said the permit-based process would operate through the city’s Beer Board. “We’re getting a lot of activity downtown at our amphitheater, concert series and so on and so fourth putting requests to […]
Former TTU President Dr. Volpe To Be Laid To Rest Friday
Former Tennessee Tech University President Dr. Angelo Volpe will be laid to rest Friday. The Volpe family will receive friends at the Angelo and Jennette Volpe Library on Tennessee Tech’s campus. Visitation will be open from Thursday 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Friday from 10:00 a.m. until noon funeral services. A Mass of Christian […]
Celina Aldermen Approve Budget On First Reading
The Celina Board of Aldermen approved its new fiscal year budget on first reading. The spending plan does not include any major changes, but Celina Mayor Luke Collins said the money is there to consider employee raises in the future. “At this point in time there is not raises included in the budget,” Collins said. […]
Algood Implementing New Ordinance For Online Businesses
Algood has implemented a new ordinance for homeowners with online businesses. City Administrator Keith Morrison said that before the ordinance, business owners would have to pay a $200 fee and go before the Board of Zoning Appeals to get their business approved. “And we had a lot of businesses question that, ‘Look I’m a plumber […]
Putnam Asst. 911 Director Could Move To Full Time EMA Under Proposed Budget
Putnam County EMA asking the county commission to approve current 911 Assistant Director Brandon Smith to go full-time with EMA. EMA Director Tyler Smith said that Brandon Smith currently splits his time between the 911 and EMA Departments. He said this change would streamline the process, and be a huge asset to the EMA department. […]
Overton Schools New Maintenance Workflow System Seeing Success
Overton Schools getting increased productivity with its new maintenance workflow system implemented this year. Transportation and Maintenance Supervisor Steve Mosley said that before the new system, maintenance requests were faxed. He said that the newly digitized version helps to streamline the process. “So when a school has an issue, the administrator of that building can […]
Cookeville Man Dies In Wednesday Night Motorcycle Accident
A Cookeville man has died as the result of a Wednesday night motorcycle accident. 33-year-old Landon Rice was traveling on Hawkins Crawford Road around 9 p.m. when his 2009 Kawasaki Motorcycle left the left side of the roadway striking a tree. According to Tennessee Highway Patrol, the vehicle broke into two pieces coming to its […]
