Mustard Seed Ranch Hosting Annual Virtual Fundraiser
The Mustard Seed Ranch hosting its annual virtual fundraiser Thursday night to fund the construction of two homes for neglected children. Director Tammy Hogan said people can tune in to a 30-minute program to learn more about the mission. Hogan said the story of a 17-year-old girl named Jordan will be the spotlight. “Jordan is […]
UCDD Exec Director Encourages Local Leaders To Focus On Industrial Development
As the region’s leaders outline goals for the next five years, UCDD Executive Director Mark Farley emphasized the need to find more land for industrial development. Recruiting more industry was one of the goals included in the UCDD Executive Committee’s five-year plan approved Wednesday. Farley said mayors need to educate their council or commission on […]
An Additional 300 Childcare Spots Coming To The UC Through Grant Projects
Three hundred childcare slots and over 50 jobs will open thanks to a state grant program benefiting seven Upper Cumberland counties. Lending and Economic Development Director Megan Choate said the additional childcare space comes from nine projects that received state funding. “This is the first year that they have allowed a change in their community […]
Cumberland River Hospital Hoping To Reopen As Critical Access Hospital
Cumberland River Hospital hoping to reopen in Celina as a Critical Access Hospital, but what does that designation mean? Terry Hill is the Senior Advisor and Founder of the National Rural Health Resource Center. He said Critical Access Hospitals are specific in the maximum capacity of 25 beds and the way they are funded. “It […]
Van Buren To Take First Step In Health Department Renovations
Van Buren County Commissioners approved using some federal grant funding to pay for an asbestos study at the health department. The approval comes as the first step in potentially remodeling the department, starting with electrical and plumbing. Public Health County Director Angela Slaven said this does not obligate the county to pay for anything, just […]
Roofing Project At GES Bigger Scope Than Anticipated
Jackson County Schools taking preliminary steps in roofing projects. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said they’ve given the notice to proceed with a partial replacement at Dodson Branch School. However, she said Gainesboro Elementary’s notice has not been issued. “When we got into looking at what needed to be done at Gainesboro Elementary, it’s an […]
Putnam’s August Sales Tax Numbers Slow Down Compared To Previous Months
Sales tax numbers rose in August across Putnam County, but the increase slowed from the previous two months. August sales tax figures released Wednesday showed an overall increase of 7.3 percent compared to the same month in 2021. Collections amounted to $4.6 million. That’s down from a 15.1 percent increase in sales tax revenue for […]
Livingston Alderman Asks MTAS About Term Limits
Conversation over the last several months about the need for term limits among Livingston elected officialss continue. Alderman Rex Dale asked for MTAS’s input during a Tuesday work session after receiving questions from constituents. “So I had somebody ask me about term limits,” Dale said. “As far as the city of Livingston goes, would we […]
City Mayors Elected To Serve On UCHRA Executive Committee
Six city mayors selected to serve on the UCHRA Executive Committee. Cookeville Mayor Laurin Wheaton and Gainesboro Mayor Lloyd Williams will represent the north sub-region. Smithville Mayor Josh Miller and Gordonsville Mayor John Potts were elected for the middle sub-region. The south region will be represented by McMinnville Mayor Ryle Chastain and Sparta Mayor Jerry […]
Rep John Rose Recognized For Support Of Small Businesses
Congressman John Rose has been awarded a Guardian of Small Business Award by the National Federation of Independent Business. “I will always support pro-growth policies and oppose burdensome regulations and tax policies that stifle the entrepreneurial spirit on which the American dream was founded,” Rose said in a release. “I am honored to receive this award […]
