Sgt. Alvin C. York State Historic Park Earns Excellence In Innovation Award
The Sgt. Alvin C. York State Historic Park named the 2022 Excellence in Innovation Award recipients. Park Manager Nate Dodson said the park was recognized for its work to create a position for a blacksmith “Artist in Residence” this spring. He said that position allowed the park to keep their blacksmithing in operation more frequently, […]
Algood Police Officer Calls Lifesavers Conference “Empowering”
Algood Police Officer Matthew Pennycuff called the 34th annual Tennessee Lifesavers Conference “empowering.” This year marked Pennycuff’s second time attending the conference, his first with the Algood Police Department. Pennycuff said there were courses on everything from child safety to the newest trends in impaired driving. “In law enforcement, a lot of times our job […]
Jackson County Chamber Awarded Tourism And Hospitality Recovery Funds
The Jackson County Chamber announced as a recipient of Tennessee Tourism Recovery Funds. The state started the Tennessee Tourism CARES program to help the tourism and hospitality industries impacted by COVID-19. Chamber Director Hope Vargas said they were awarded some $47,500 to use over the next three years. “And I’m not entirely sure of the […]
Cumberland EMA Performs Successful Emergency Drill At CCHS
Cumberland County EMA’s emergency drill at Cumberland County High School Monday deemed a success. EMA Director Travis Cole said the drill was part of the emergency personnel’s routines. He said first responders attend tornado and fire drills to help schools update and adjust plans if needed. “We look for evacuation points to make sure there’s […]
Hundreds Of Spanish Books Added To Putnam Schools Mobile Book Program
Putnam County students who speak Spanish will soon have more opportunities to read books in their language. The school system received a state grant that allowed hundreds of Spanish books to be added to the Words on Wheels program. Coordinator Dr. Mark Rodgers said the repurposed school bus travels to schools so students can take […]
Bon De Croft Elementary Addition Project Out For Bid
White County’s Bon De Croft Elementary School project is out for bid. The near 20,000 square foot addition would connect the old building with the gymnasium, create a new school entrance and add classroom space. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the question now is if bids will fit the some $6 million project budget. […]
Celina Mayor Admits Controversial Sign Was Placed By His Orders
Celina Mayor Luke Collins confirmed Monday that he told city employees to place the sign regarding drug use on an affordable housing property. Collins said the sign was placed after two residents that live near the property voiced concern about drug use there. Collins said he made a promise to the residents to take action. […]
IMPACT Cookeville Reaches $100,000 Scholarship Endowment Goal
IMPACT Cookeville has achieved its goal of reaching $100,000 for the Isaac and Amanda Bohanon Scholarship for Tennessee Tech students. IMPACT President Jasen Knight said the scholarship came about from a desire to honor two people who do so much in education, especially for Black students in Putnam County. He said the funds are extremely […]
Cookeville Police Department Hoping To Start Process To Obtain Command Trailer
Cookeville Police Department hoping to start bid process to receive a command trailer. Major Ken Sircy said the department is looking at a 31-foot-long trailer that will serve mainly as a command center during emergency events. He said the need for such a tool was made clear after the 2020 tornado. “This is something that […]
New Gas Provider For Clay County Sending Mailed Notification On Changes
Middle Tennessee Natural Gas Utility District anticipates a seamless transition in service for Clay County residents. The provider will merge with the Clay Gas Utility District starting Thursday. Communications Director Clifford Swoape said operations moving forward would be under the new company’s name including bills. “The gas system as far as the operation of it […]
