Putnam Schools Slated For $5M Innovative School Model Grant
Putnam County Schools slated to get a $5 million Innovative Schools Model grant from the state. The grant program aims to build readiness and prepare students for success after high school through increasing CTE, work-based learning, and industry credential opportunities. CTE Supervisor Dr. Leslie Eldridge presented a four-year plan to Putnam School Board Members about […]
Crossville Hosting Fly-In Open House At Memorial Airport
The Crossville Memorial Airport hosting its annual fly-in and open house Saturday. City Manager Greg Wood said participants can get an up close look at jets, helicopters and learn about airport operations. “A lot of people don’t realize what goes on at the airport, and they just think it is folks that have their own […]
Alvin C. York State Park Demonstrating Farming Traditions At Field Day
Sgt. Alvin C. York State Historic Park is taking people back in time, demonstrating traditional farming during its Field Day on Saturday. Park Manager Nate Dodson said the annual event shows people the way of life back in the 1920’s when Sergeant Alvin York tended the land. “One of our coolest demonstrations we’ve got going […]
White Co Hires Building Inspector For In-House Building Permits
White County has hired a new building codes enforcer in its next step to provide building permit services locally. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said Brett Nash will be the county’s Residential Building Inspector. Robinson said before, the state issued permits. “Those vendors quit issuing that, so we had no one in White County to […]
High School Rodeo Coming To Cookeville This Weekend
The Tennessee High School Rodeo stopping in Cookeville Friday night kicking off a weekend full of roping and riding. Sparta’s Matthew Taylor will compete Saturday and Sunday in the team and calf roping events. “Since I was in diapers and really since I was old enough to be able to swing a rope,” Taylor said. […]
Opening Of Cookeville’s Shakespeare In The Park Postponed To Next Week
Friday’s opening of Shakespeare in the Park in Cookeville has been postponed due to illness. The first performance will now take place on October 4th and continue each evening until October 8th. Showings begin at 7:00 p.m. at Dogwood Park.
Carthage Woman Jailed On Aggravated Assault Charge
A Carthage woman was arrested and jailed on an aggravated assault charge. TBI agents investigating a shooting at a residence on the 700 block of Jefferson Avenue Thursday developed information that when a victim came home to retrieve items, 61-year-old Sharon Camp, the homeowner, confronted her and a fight ensued. Investigators detailed that at some […]
Retrofitting Old Park View Into Cookeville PreK Deemed Feasible
A recently-completed study found retrofitting the current Park View School to become a Cookeville PreK Center would be feasible. The project would free up an estimated 22 classroom spaces around other Cookeville campuses. Putnam County Director of Schools Corby King said the estimated cost could be just under $8 million. “The bottom line is it […]
Sparta Sewer Moratorium Impacting Local Property Deals
A Sparta citizen voiced concerns to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen Thursday night over the city’s imposed sewer moratorium Former Mayor Jeff Young allegedly signed the moratorium without the Board’s knowledge before he left office. Resident Ken Bullis said he has a piece of property that he cannot sell since he can not cannot […]
Sparta Approves Man Hole Project In Special Called Meeting
The Sparta Board of Aldermen approved a manhole project as the city tries to lift its sewer moratorium. Public Works Director Dillard Quick said the $60,000 project would improve overflow issues along Highway 111 near Mose Drive. “Once the water table rises, there is a constant amount of water going into those man holes,” Quick […]
