Enrollment Open For Tennessee Healthcare Campaign
Low-income Upper Cumberland can register for reduced healthcare. The Tennessee Healthcare Campaign an organization that aims to help those who are underserved has opened enrollment. Outreach Coordinator Tom Savage said the Upper Cumberland is a focus by the organization considering low coverage rates. “Folks in the Upper Cumberland they really don’t have adequate healthcare and […]
Fall Allergy Season Approaching Peak, Signs Pointing Towards A Normal Pollen Count
The fall allergy season so far seems like it will be a normal one. That is according to Cookeville Allergist-Immunologist Dr. Erin Rohman. Rohman said the peak season should be less severe than last spring which saw a high pollen count. “I would say the peak is more towards the end of September early October,” […]
Upperman High School To Retire Buzzy The Mascot
Upperman High School campaigning to retire long-time mascot Buzzy as part of Homecoming week. Coach Tyler McWilliams said with Buzzy being over 30 years old, the school decided it was time to try and upgrade the mascot. “The look of our bee has evolved over the years and we all use the same bee across […]
Putnam Democratic Party Committee Selects District 9 Commissioner Candidate
The Putnam County Democratic Party selected Barbara Myers to be the nominee for the 9th district county commission seat. Myers was recruited by a member of the Candidate Recruitment Committee to be the nominee. Her name was then presented to the full Executive Committee to be selected as the Democratic nominee by electronic vote due […]
Prepare For Road Closures In Downtown Cookeville This Weekend
Prepare for road closures in downtown Cookeville this weekend for Fall FunFest. To keep guests safe, no vehicles will be allowed in the festival area starting Friday morning until Sunday, September 11th at 2 a.m. The following roads will be closed: – Washington Ave. closed between Spring St. and Freeze St. – Jefferson Ave. closed […]
Tourism Driving Economic Force In Jackson Co.
Tourism is the driving force of Jackson County’s economy. That’s according to data from the State Department of Tourism. Jackson County Mayor Randy Heady said he met with representatives Thursday as part of the department’s Tourism Roadmap workshop. Heady said they heard updates on the industry in the county and discussed how it can continue […]
Clay Schools To Abbreviate Dat Sept. 30th For Rollercoaster Yard Sale
Clay County School Board approved amendments to this school year’s calendar. That after realizing the 2022 Rollercoaster Yard Sale begins on September 30th. Bailey said when they original approved the year’s calendar, they were going off of bad information. “The information we had when we made the calendar, it was another date,” Bailey said. “In […]
York Institute Creating Associates Degree Opportunity For UC High School Students
York Institute collaborating with Roane State Community College to help high school students graduate with Associates Degrees. Director of Schools John Bush said the process to create a “Middle College” has been several years in the making. Students will earn degrees in general studies, including courses in science, math, and English. “We shouldn’t just be […]
Clay School Board Awards Bids For Celina K-8, Hermitage Springs Plumbing Projects
Clay County School Board approved bids Thursday night for two plumbing renovation projects at Celina K-8 and Hermitage Spring School. Board members heard a presentation of bids from Architect Allen Hill. The bids for both projects plus their alternates totaled some $1.8 million to be paid from ESSER 2.0 funds. “It may be possible for […]
Super Bowl Of Marbles At Standing State State Park Happening Saturday
Standing Stone State Park preparing for the 39th annual National Rolley Hole Marbles Championship and Festival this Saturday. Park Ranger Shawn Hughes said park staff are spending the week setting up for the “Super Bowl of Marbles” that brings tournament play and other festivities that go with it. “I think what it represents is special,” […]
