Fentress Standalone ER Sets March 7th Opening Date
Fentress County has officially set a date to open its new standalone ER. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said though March 7th is later than they originally hoped, the county is happy for a light at the end of the tunnel. “They had to do some moving of some electrical boxes and such that they had […]
Warren Jail Adding CDL And Construction Courses For Inmates
New commercial driving and construction courses coming to the Warren County Jail to rehabilitate inmates. County Executive Terry Bell said the county has more than $800,000 of grant funding to create the classes. “These grants are actually working with some companies that if they go through the training and fill all their needs they will […]
Monterey Aldermen To Consider Match For TDOT Grant
The Monterey Board of Aldermen to consider a match for a some $1 million TDOT grant in its December meeting. Alderman Bill Wiggins said members will consider putting $367,000 of federal COVID money towards the grant. Wiggins said extending the trail at Burkes Middle School is the main target. “That will complete that leg of […]
PCSO Applying For Grant Funding For New State Radio System
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office partnering with other county agencies to apply for $2 million in grant funding for radio upgrades. Sheriff Eddie Farris said the money would be used to purchase radio equipment compatible with a new state radio system. “The state has picked Putnam County and the Upper Cumberland area to put this […]
Cookeville Putnam Chamber Seeing Success In Recruiting Sport Tournaments
Cookeville Putnam County Chamber of Commerce CEO and President Amy New said efforts to recruit sporting events to Putnam County are stronger than ever. New said over a dozen tournaments have been secured this calendar with several others in the future. “We think we have kind of figured it out after talking with tournament directors,” […]
Local Salon Opening Barber And Beauty School To Further Cosmetology Education Opportunities
A new barber and beauty academy set to open on South Jefferson Avenue this winter: Aspire Barber + Beauty Academy. Loxx Salon and Spa Owner Tracey Franklin said it’s been a dream of hers to open a school since she began her career over two decades ago. She said with the popularity increasing for cosmetology […]
Jackson Co. Schools To Host Teacher Safety Training Day
Jackson County Schools will host a school safety day for teachers on December 12th. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said the administration underwent safety training over the summer and thought it was important information. She said teachers will work with Tennessee Highway Patrol will go over safety plans, do school walk-throughs, and do scenarios of […]
Algood Green Mountain Water Project To Be Completed Next Month
The Green Mountain Water project in Algood set to be completed within the next month. City Administrator Keith Morrison said all of the water lines are installed. Morrison said the city is waiting on a few parts to install the pump station. “The city will have additional water lines to serve residents in that area […]
UCHRA Rolls Out New Public Transportation App
UCHRA Public Transportation introducing a new app that allows users to view routes, bus stops and arrival times in real time. Transportation Director Holly Montooth said it is called Go UC. Montooth said you can download the app now. “This is probably the most innovative that we have been,” Montooth said. “When you start from […]
