Cordell Hull Birthplace State Park Awarded Grant
Cordell Hull Birthplace State Park the recipient of a $3,900 Tennessee Arts Commission grant for the 5th year in a row. Park Manager Monique Johnson said the funding helps cover the cost of folk arts events that the park hosts throughout the year. She said those events include classes that teach people traditional crafts of […]
Best Friends Animal Sanctuary Seeking Aid In Fentress
Best Friends Animal Sanctuary seeking help with resources as the non-profit continue to care for animals in Fentress County. President Sharon Cravens said the County Commission recently approved $400 a month to help with electric bills. She said while they are grateful for the aid, it’s not enough. “I know they have their budget they […]
Cookeville Increases Bid Threshold To Facilitate Department Purchases
Cookeville Utility Departments will now be able to spend up to $25,000 with a vendor without putting the item out for competitive bid. City Manager James Mills said the state recently allowed governing bodies to increase their thresholds as a result of inflation and rising costs. “It can actually speed the process up for getting […]
Today’s Thanksgiving Meal Influenced By Creation Of “Convenience” Foods
On Thanksgiving, a traditional meal will have turkey, stuffing, green bean casserole, and cranberry sauce. But how has the traditional meal changed over time? Tennessee Tech History Instructor Laura Smith said that the main difference comes from the creation of convenience foods. She said canning companies began to print recipes on their products as a […]
Cookeville FD To Start Christmas Cheer Fire Engine Drives
Cookeville Fire Department hoping to get folks in the holiday spirit this season with some festive fire truck visits. Chief Benton Young said the plan is to decorate one of the department’s reserve fire trucks with Christmas lights and drive around to neighborhoods, senior homes, and the hospital. “It’s a great opportunity for us as […]
Highway 127 Bridge And Paving Project Progressing On Schedule
A TDOT bridge construction project on Highway 127 in Fentress County about a third of the way completed. TDOT Community Relations Officer Rae-Anne Bradley said a 1,425-foot bridge is being constructed over Clear Creek. “This project is scheduled to be completed on time or before June 30th of 2025,” Bradley said. “There is another project to […]
Watering And Placement Will Keep Your Christmas Tree Alive
If you’re interested in a live Christmas tree, you can purchase it this week. But, what do you look for? Lyna Pennycuff is one of the family founders of Sycamore Springs Farm in Jamestown. She said the needles are the first indication of a good tree. “For a live tree, they will last if you […]
Educators Seeing Increase In Students Anxiety
Local educators seeing an increase in students having issues with regulating their emotions. Sheila Barker is the Putnam County School System Social Wellness Coordinator. She said an increase in anxiety and inability to figure out how to cope has had many students, particularly kindergarteners, struggling. “Knowing where they are and what they’re doing and being […]
Jackson Schools Approve Bids For Roof Projects
Jackson County School Board approved a $1.7 million bid for roof upgrades at Dodson Branch and Gainesboro Elementary Schools. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said they’ve worked diligently to find cost savings. After exploring saving avenues, she said they saved about $16,000 of work at Dodson Branch. However, she said they found an additional $165,000 […]
Fentress To Bring Back Emergency Medical Responder Training
Fentress County looking to bring back Emergency Medical Responder courses. Fire Chief Larry Cooper said the course helps to prepare those in the community to aid in emergency medical situations until EMS professionals can arrive. “We’ve got several areas in the county that if EMS gets a call they could be 25-plus minutes from that […]
