Putnam Planning Approves Final Plat For Window Cliffs
Putnam County Regional Planning Commission approved the final plat for the new Window Cliffs subdivision in southwest Cookeville. Planning Director Kevin Rush said the plat had originally been filed with 22 lots. He said that there were questions about access points and the remainder between lots. Rush said Developer Jackie Schubert had combined two lots […]
In-Person Experience For Students Credited For TTU’s Highest Graduation Rate
Tennessee Tech graduation rates hit a new high with over 60 percent of students earning a degree that enrolled in Fall 2016. It is just a slight uptick from the 59.9 percent graduation rate measured last year. Provost Lori Bruce said she credits the student success to the university’s push for in-person classes. “One of […]
Boa Vida Operates Hospitals Through Regional Model To Serve More Communities
Healthcare company Boa Vida, the party interested in purchasing the Cumberland River Hospital, takes a regional approach when setting up a healthcare system. Chief Strategy Officer Darrwin Perkins said over several years, the company tries to establish clinics in proximity to the hospital. Perkins said this creates a pipeline of patients to ensure the hospital […]
Sparta City Administrator Taking New Position With City Of Murfreesboro
Sparta City Administrator Brad Hennessee has accepted a new position with the city of Murfreesboro. Hennessee resigned Thursday. He said he wanted a new opportunity that was better for his family while also moving to more of an outdoors position. “I have greatly enjoyed my time with the city of Sparta, and I’m grateful to […]
State BOE Hears Local Issues From White County Leaders
School funding, teacher licenses and academic standards were among the topics White County leaders discussed with the State Board of Education Tuesday. The state board stopped by Findlay Elementary School, hosting several discussion panels as it visits school districts across the state. Chair Lillian Hargrove said the board hand picked White County to see the […]
Crossville City Council To Further Discuss Contract Renewal With Azure Flight
The Crossville City Council will further discuss contract renewals with Azure Flight Support to build more hangars at the Crossville Memorial Airport next week. The company proposed a five year extension with a five year option during a Tuesday work session. Partner Allen Howell said the the current contract expires in May. “So, we’re asking […]
Cookeville City Council To Consider Next Resurfacing Phase At Cane Creek
Cookeville City Council will consider bidding out the next phase of trail resurfacing at Cane Creek Park. Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said the first phase of resurfacing was included with work on the north shoreline last year. He said they’ve budgeted money this year to continue repaving. “Because of the cost increases that we’ve […]
Jackson Co. Highway Department Putting Out New Truck Wednesday
Jackson County putting a new service truck to work on Wednesday. Highway Administrator Daniel Garrison said the service truck will be complete with a crane to aid in heavy lifting. He said the truck will also assist around the county when other service vehicles break down. “Our old service truck was pretty worn out and […]
TTU’s “Tech After Dark” Returns For UC Families This Thursday
Tennessee Tech’s annual event “Tech After Dark” returns to campus this Thursday. Director of Admissions Frank Tittle said the event is an exclusive preview night for local high school students and their families. He said parents will speak with President Phil Oldham about what to expect while students are taken around on a personalized tour. […]
Cookeville Juvenile Life-Flighted To Vanderbilt Monday Night
A three-year-old Cookeville boy was life-flighted to Vanderbilt Hospital Monday night after being hit by a car. According to a preliminary report from the Tennessee Highway Patrol, a 17-year-old Buffalo Valley juvenile was traveling east on Highway 70 near Falcon Point when the 3-year-old ran across the road into the vehicle’s path. The driver and […]
