Toys For Tots Accepting Donations For Upper Cumberland Families
A Cookeville man continuing his work with Toys for Tots after 12 years of providing Christmas gifts to families in need. Freddy Duncan and Sons Moving and Storage Owner Freddy Duncan partnering with Life Church. Duncan said last year, over 2,000 children received toys. “When you are there on the day you are giving those […]
TTU Approves Designers For Building Projects
Tennessee Tech’s taking the next steps on two of its major projects. Capital Projects and Planning Director Jim Cobb said that design company Community Tectonics was selected for renovations at the Johnson Hall building, home of Tennesse Tech’s College of Business. He said the budget for the renovations along with the Foster Hall demolition sits […]
State Data Predicts Growth Of 300K In Aging Population Over Next Decade
Recent state report detailing new data on Tennessee’s aging population predicts an increase of 300,000 in the state’s aging population over the next 10 years. UCDD Family Caregiver Coordinator Clare Farless said that indicates a need to provide more resources and make communities aging-friendly. “I don’t think it’s going to be just specifically the aging […]
White Co. Resumes Efforts To Bring Frisbee Golf Opportunities
White County will resume efforts on bringing frisbee golf opportunities to the community. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the Parks and Rec Committee voted to pursue this about a year ago, but COVID pushed it back. He said frisbee golf is a component of the new county Parks and Rec Master Plan. “We’ve got […]
Bulldogs To Receive Sheriff’s Escort As They Head To State Championship
Clay County making preparations to send off the Bulldogs to their first football state championship this Friday. Sheriff Brandon Boone said his department plans to escort the players out of the county as they travel to Chattanooga. He said he also expects a large community turnout to send their well-wishes. “Clay County has always been […]
Electric Heater Likely Source Of South Jefferson Avenue Fire
South Jefferson Avenue is back open after Cookeville Fire Department closed it to respond to a hotel fire. Chief Benton Young said crews were on the scene for about an hour and a half. He said when they arrived, there was heavy smoke and fire venting from the window of a first-floor office. “The structure […]
Rumor Of Threat Causes Soft Lockdown At Monterey High
A rumor of a threat led to an hour-long soft lockdown at Monterey High School Wednesday morning. Communications Supervisor Hannah Davis said a student reported the situation and the school’s administration, Student Resource Officer, and law enforcement took action. “We went into the investigation process and deemed around 10 a.m. that the threat was not […]
Celina Splash Pad Moving Forward Following Corp Approval
The Army Corp of Engineers has granted Celina permission to start construction on a splash pad at Donaldson Park. Mayor Luke Collins sad he is excited to see the project move forward after a year long process to get the approval, “The next thing would be to decide exactly what kind of splash pad we […]
Cookeville Looking At Zoning Changes For Dumpster Gate Requirements
Cookeville City Council considering changes to zoning code requirements for dumpster gates. Community Development Director Jon Ward said there have been persistent problems with the gates for the Public Work Department’s efficiency in garbage collecting. “I mean the guys having to get off the trucks to open the gates, they’re left open when they leave,” […]
