Cookeville PD Partnering With Local Churches For National Faith And Blue Day
Cookeville Police Department taking part in the National Faith and Blue Day this Saturday. Public Information Officer Lieutenant Anthony Leonard said the program came about in 2020 as a way to facilitate safer communities with the help of large community organizations like churches. He said this year, the Cookeville Police Department will offer free car […]
Oldham Receives “Outstanding” Performance Review, Trustees Approve Raise
Tennessee Tech President Phil Oldham received a six percent raise and high praise from his latest performance evaluation. Vice-Chair Teresa Vanhooser told the Board of Trustees Thursday that Oldham ranked highly on achieving goals and leadership efforts. Trustee Tom Jones commented on Oldham’s leadership following the Board of Trustees’ approval Thursday. “I really think the […]
Biz Foundry Hosting Pitch Competition For Local Startups
The Biz Foundry in partnership with the Highlands Economic Partnership will host its first-ever pitch competition. Vice-President Tiffany Anton said the Start Here Pitch Competition takes place November 17th giving startups a chance for a $10,000 investment into their business. “Sometimes people think that they can’t have a million dollar business without going to New […]
Demolition Of Crawford Hall Added To TTU Master Plan
The demolition of Tennessee Tech’s Crawford Hall has been added to the university’s master plan. The only residential hall on the main quad was to be renovated for classroom space. Planning and Finance Vice-President Claire Stinson said after discussion, it was found that the land would be better used for a new development. “The cost […]
Cookeville’s Brown Bag Lunch Concert Series Returns To Depot Museum
The Brown Bag Lunch Concert series returns to Cookeville’s Depot Museum Friday afternoon, featuring country pop artist Ainsley Costello. Cultural Arts Superintendent Chad McDonald said the series started some 20 years ago as a way to attract more people to the downtown area during the lunch hour. “It’s been a very popular series because people […]
Crossville PD Seeking Approval To Purchase Upgraded Camera System
The Crossville City Council will vote next week to buy a new camera system for the police department. Police Chief Jessie Brooks said the some $200,000 purchase includes 42 body cameras and in-car cameras for a fleet of 24 vehicles. “We decided that we want to go with both,” Brooks said. “Our old system is […]
