Overton Commission Meeting Cancelled Due To Lack of Business
The Overton County Commission will not meet Monday night due to a lack of business. Commissioners were set to gather at 5:00 p.m. A rescheduled date was not shared. The next meeting is currently set for the second Monday of February.
Gainesboro Establishes Airbnb, Vacation Rental Guidelines
Town of Gainesboro has established its first ordinance regarding Airbnb’s and other vacation rentals. Alderwoman Nancy Pruett said as the popularity of rentals grew both in the county and city limits, the board of aldermen wanted to establish more guidelines. “So this is brand new for us and our little town,” Pruett said. “What we […]
CRMC To Conduct ER Study To Improve Efficiencies
Cookeville Regional Medical Center to perform an ER study in hopes of making its emergency room more efficient. After struggling with wait times and other issues, CEO Paul Korth said the hospital wanted to explore what steps it can take to better patient care. “From a process standpoint,” Korth said. “Is our emergency room the […]
Committee Formed To Create The First Putnam VITAL School Mascot
Putnam County’s virtual school could soon have a mascot. A 13-person committee has been appointed to lead the effort. VITAL Principal Shannon Pirtle said just like in-person schools in the system, virtual students also deserve an icon for school spirit. “We have students that participate in E-sports or our cybersecurity program, we’re offering more and […]
Overton Schools Need More Classroom Space As Student Population Grows
Additional classroom space a need for the Overton County School System. Something the school board plans to address in the coming years. That is according to Director of Schools Donnie Holman. Holman said a building program has been established that focuses on more room for students. “We have some buildings that are very overcrowded,” Holman […]
Cookeville FD Puts New Rescue Squad Truck Into Rotation
Cookeville Fire Department has officially put its new rescue squad truck into rotation. Fire Chief Benton Young said they had purchased the truck during last budget year. He said with the delays in the automobile industry, it has taken about a year to receive the truck and get it outfitted with lights and equipment. “The […]
