TTU Will Not Increase Tuition For Upcoming School Year
Tennessee Tech tuition and fees will not increase for the 2022-2023 school year. Board of Trustees Chair Trudy Harper said funding in the state’s budget allowed the decision. “A zero tuition increase helps students and families keep their budgets in check,” Harper said. “At the same time, the state understood the funding required to maintain […]
UC Realty Market Most Affected By Lack Of Inventory
Upper Cumberland realtors say the biggest thing affecting the housing market right now is a lack of inventory. Realtor Darren Wilson said that the influx of people moving to Cookeville and almost 300 homes destroyed by the 2020 tornado have contributed to the issue. “And so the builders are having a hard time not only […]
Cookeville FD Will Not Issue Burn Permits Until Weather Conditions Improve
Cookeville Fire Department will not issue burn permits for the city until weather conditions improve. Chief Benton Young said that the department considers weather, hot temperatures, and wind speeds when it comes to issuing burn permits. “We’ve not had any rain for at least a couple of weeks and the combination of the high temps […]
Cookeville’s CityScape Designated As Main Street America Accredited Program
Cookeville’s CityScape has been designated as a Main Street America™ Accredited program. Each year, Main Street America and its partners recognize their exceptional commitment to preservation-based economic development and community revitalization. In 2021, CityScape reported some $1.3 million reinvested into Cookeville’s historic commercial districts through 17 building rehabilitation projects, six public improvement projects, and one […]
TTU Board Of Trustees Approve New Contract For Oldham
Tennessee Tech President Phil Oldham has received a new six-year contract. The Board of Trustees approved the contract Thursday afternoon. It replaces the current contract and takes Oldham’s employment through 2028. Trustee Tom Jones said it is a big step forward for the university. “This is not something that I would have entered into or […]
TDOT Temporarily Closing Portion Of S.R. 30 In Van Buren Thursday
A portion of State Route 30 in Van Buren County will be closed Thursday morning. The closure will happen from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. from the Cane Creek Road junction to Mooneyham Road junction. TDOT will be placing a overflow drain pipe as a part of a slide remediation project. There will be no […]
Putnam Schools Upgrading HVAC Control System At CHS
New electronics being installed over the summer at Cookeville High School that would better control HVAC units. Deputy Director of Schools Tim Martin said the new system would control temperatures school-wide instead of a per-classroom basis. “Hopefully, it will make us a lot more energy efficient,” Martin said. “We think it will save us a […]
Entertainment For All A Focus For Park Theater’s New Manager
The next manager of McMinnville’s Park Theater began his position Wednesday. It was the first full day for Joe Harvey who replaces Kevin Roberts. Harvey said he has several goals in mind for the historic downtown theater. “The biggest thing is that I want to get people in the theater and enjoying the shows we […]
