H.O.M.E Moving In First Resident Into Transitional Community
A community effort to house the displaced in McMinnville will be moving in its first residents this month to a new transitional community. Homeless of McMinnville Effort Co-Founder Shelia Fann said the organization will work to slowly move-in eight residents into their new mini homes. “There have been so many who have given there time […]
Pikeville Church Seeking Community Feedback On Reopening Christian School
Parents across Van Buren County area being surveyed to see if there is interest to reestablish a Christian School. Sampson Freewill Baptist in Pikeville once operated a school, but lack of students closed it in 2012. Pastor Jamey Pack said some 20 families say they are interested in the school reopening. “We’re in the very […]
UCHRA Beginning To Modernize Bus Technology Through App And Other Tools
UCHRA has begun the process of rolling out its new integrated transportation computer systems. Director of Transportation Holly Montooth said that the project has been in the works for well over a year. “The origin of it was really our desire to make sure that we are as accessible as possible,” Montooth said. “We have […]
Cookeville Seeking Parking Alternatives As Cedar Avenue Connector Project Continues
City of Cookeville will take the next step on the Cedar Avenue connector between downtown and Tennessee Tech. City Manager James Mills said that the project was in discussion for several months. He said the project would cost some $450,000, using monies from the economic development and transportation funds. “It would entail mimicking the streetscape […]
American Job Center Hosting 2 Job Fairs This Month
The American Job Center kicks off its June career fairs in Celina Friday. Veterans Employment Representative Jon Oskowski said nine employers will be at the Clay County Chamber of Commerce. “More and more people are coming out to the job fairs that we’ve had,” Oskowski said. “I’ve been told that from comparison to a year […]
Cookeville-Putnam County NAACP To Host Juneteenth Scholarship Pageant
Cookeville-Putnam County NAACP will host its first-ever Juneteenth Scholarship Pageant on June 11th. First Vice President Johnnie Wheeler said that they hope to instill values of self-confidence and education in its participants. She said that in the categories for older contestants, they will be required to write and read an essay on a variety of […]
Cookeville’s Henley Drive Extension On New Fiscal Year To-Do List
Cookeville has designated the extension of Henley Drive as one of three projects to do this fiscal year. Public Works Director Blake Mayo said that the project is estimated to cost around some $295,000. “The need came from relieving some of the traffic from the intersection of Bunker Hill Road and South Jefferson and also […]
Algood Council Removing Some Farmer’s Market Regulations To Boost Participation
The Algood City Council proposing revisions to the Farmer’s Market to broaden vendor regulations. City Administrator Keith Morrison said if passed, farmers outside of Putnam County will no longer need a certified letter of homegrown goods from their ag extension office. Items from whole sellers would also be allowed. “They’re just concerned that we had […]
TTU Study Abroad Opening With Several Students Traveling This Summer
Tennessee Tech’s Study Abroad Program ramping up after COVID travel restriction were lifted after two years. Assistant Director Amy Miller said a flood of students expressed interest after the long wait. Miller said 35 students are studying abroad this summer and 15 this upcoming fall. “Very happy with the participation this year, especially after COVID,” […]
Fall Creek Falls Reopens Pool After Extended Hiatus
The pool at Fall Creek Falls State Park has reopened after being closed for two-years. Park Manager Jacob Young said the pool has a new water slide as well as new shade areas at the snack bar. “It’s been a big hit,” Young said. “All of our local folks and visitors have missed it, and […]
