PCSO Citizen Academy Receives High-Praise From Graduate
One graduate of the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office Citizens’ Academy gave high-praise to the 10-week course. About 15 citizens in total completed the program. Participant Luann Nicosia said the courses exceeded her expectations. “I think everybody should take this, because by going through all of this it just helps you to understand their jobs,” Nicosia […]
TTU Will Present New Music Degree Program To THEC
Tennessee Tech University will bring a new Bachelor of Science in Music degree program next year. Provost Lori Bruce said the university already offers two degrees for music education and music performance. Bruce said a number of students and employers wanted a broader program. “Employers that are looking for students that have that strong music […]
UC Counties Looking For More Land To Advertise For Industrial Development
There is a need for more industrial sites in the Upper Cumberland. UCDD Executive Director Mark Farley highlighted the issue when he encouraged local mayors to target land during a recent executive committee meeting. White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said there is a high demand for sites. ‘We have sold everything that we have,” […]
Cookeville Planning To Hold Off On Buck Mountain Property Rezoning
Cookeville Planning Commission will consider a rezoning of a Buck Mountain Road property at its next meeting. Chair Jim Woodford said they could not consider the rezoning because the City Council had rescinded a sewer agreement at its meeting. “For it to be zoned RS-10 it would have to have access to sewer,” Woodford said. […]
Construction On Flatrock Motorsports Park In Cumberland Co Moving Forward
Dirt work ongoing at the Flatrock Motorsports Park in Cumberland County as site preparation has officially begun on the project. COO Jeremy Hale said the project will cross motorsports and entertainment creating a destination off exit 338 of I-40. “The economic impact will be significant,” Hale said. “Usually, when you’re seeing those numbers like Barber […]
