TCAT Crossville Asks City Council To Donate Land For Satellite Campus
TCAT Crossville wants the City of Crossville to donate a lot on Interchange Drive to create a second campus location. The college currently uses part of the seven-plus acres for its truck driving program. Crossville TCAT President Cliff Wightman said a facility on the land could help the school’s capacity issue. “So Interchange presents an interesting […]
Putnam County Schools Use National And Local Resources To Support Student Mental Health
The Cookeville High School Student involved in the emergency situation last week called a hotline to report her feelings. Student Services Supervisor Trey Upchurch said it was the National Crisis Hotline, not one specific to the Putnam County School System. Upchurch said the number was printed on the back of all student I.D. cards this […]
Warren Schools Substitute Staffing Process Going Successfully
Warren County Schools’ new substitute teacher staffing process going successfully. The system decided to move that process in-house from previously using an outside contractor. Director of Schools Grant Swallows said they’ve had more than 215 applications, and have hired about 80 substitutes. “Ultimately it’s tough to get subs right now so that allowed us 1. […]
Crossville Council Takes New Step On Airport Renovations
Crossville City Council approved a contract to begin architectural work Tuesday night on airport terminal renovations. Crossville one of two communities in the state to receive grant money for renovations from the FAA. The just-under $650,000 in grant money will pay for ADA-compliance upgrades, new restrooms, new classroom/meeting room space in terminal, energy efficiency upgrades […]
Livingston Aldermen Hire New Police Officer, Ask About Training Moving Forward
The Livingston Police Department is slowly returning to a fully staffed state after several officers left during the Greg Etheredge resignation, according to Interim Chief Ray Smith . The Board of Aldermen Tuesday night approved hiring officer Shane Barlow. Mayor Curtis Hayes disclosed the fact that Barlow is his brother-in-law. Hayes said that Barlow did […]
Fundraiser Approved For Video Board At White County HS
A jumbotron could be on the way to the White County High School Gymnasium after a fundraiser initiative was approved by the school board Tuesday night. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the basketball teams want to pay for the expense through a sponsorship program. “We’ve been talking about this idea for several years,” Dronebarger […]
Van Buren Commission Appoints New Chairs, Committees
Van Buren County Commission has approved Commissioner Terry Hickey as its new chairman. Hickey was one of two nominated for the position with commissioner Cale Crain. Hickey has served on the commission for three years, after he was elected to fill a vacancy. “I’m a little nervous and I will make mistakes, I’m human, and […]
White Co School Board Outlines Agenda For Upcoming Year
Assessing facility needs will be a focus for the White County School Board leading up to its next meeting. The item is a part of the school board’s annual agenda that was approved Tuesday night. School Board Chair Bob Young said the agenda provides a list of items for each month of the fiscal year […]
Vol State Restructures Livingston And Cookeville Centers
Vol State Community College restructuring its Livingston and Cookeville Centers. Economic And Community Development Vice President Nick Bishop said they are hoping to streamline the college’s resources and create one Upper Cumberland entity with two sites. “We’re going to start sharing staff and faculty between those two campuses and that will make it a more […]
Van Buren School Director Addresses Punishment For School Threats
Van Buren County Director of Schools Cheryl Cole said students that make false threats of school violence will be charged. Cole shared a letter she drafted to the school board Wednesday night. Cole said the idea is not to sentence a student but to let a judge determine if they need further help. “If they […]
