Clay Schools Awarded $1.7M In Innovative Schools Grant Funding
Clay County Schools awarded some $1.7 million through the state-issued Innovated Schools grant. The grant program aims to build readiness and prepare students for success after high school through increasing CTE, work-based learning, and industry credential opportunities. School Board Chair Benji Bailey said they plan to invest the four-year grant into career readiness in particular. […]
21,000 Rooms Booked At Fall Creek Falls Lodge In First Year
The Fall Creek Falls Lodge has generated $5 million in revenue since opening a year ago. That is according to State Parks Hospitality Director Shannon Bowles. Bowles said over 100,000 people have visited the lodge based on bookings, dining and conferences. “We’ve exceeded what we anticipated from that lodge,” Bowles said. “I would tell you […]
Former Fentress Co Corrections Officer Arrested For Statutory Rape
A former Fentress County corrections officer indicted on one count of Statutory Rape and Aggravated Burglary following a TBI investigation Friday. According to the investigation results, Nicholas Alexander St. John met a juvenile at York Institute and engaged in sexual activity in an abandoned house of school property. St. John was employed by the Fentress […]
Cookeville Urging Lawmakers To Change State Sales Tax Revenue Provisions
City of Cookeville urging Tennessee legislators to consider making revisions to the state’s shared tax provisions and the way sales taxes are shared between the state and local governments. City Manager James Mills said about 20 years the state increased its portion from six to seven cents and has seen huge surpluses as a result. […]
Celina Moving To Engineering Stage For Splash Pad Project
All signs point towards the Celina splash pad moving forward after city officials met with TDEC officials Thursday. That is according to Mayor Luke Collins. Collins said gaining a water discharge permit for the system should not be an issue. “Our next step is for our engineer drawing and specs,” Collins said. “I believe it […]
White Co Election Commission Approves Election Date For Sales Tax Referendum
The White County Election Commission has set the date for county voters to decide on a sales tax rate increase. Election Administrator Dorcus Marcum said the referendum will be the sole item for the March 14th election. “The people have to approve it before they can increase the sales tax,” Marcum said. “It is a […]
White Co BOE Votes To Retain Curriculum Following Public Concern On Book
The White County School Board will not remove a book from its curriculum after a heated discussion Thursday night. The book Hatchet caused concern for a particular family when 4th grade students were assigned to read the book. Themes of suicide, premarital sex and violence sited. The school board voted 4 to 2 in favor […]
One Dead After Tuesday Night Highway 111 Accident
An 81-year-old man has died as the result of a two-vehicle collision on Highway 111 in Overton County Tuesday evening. William Gorman was traveling north on Highway 111 when he turned to cross the southbound lane to Sulphur Road. 30-year-old Dakota Leezer then struck Gorman’s vehicle on the passenger side. Both drivers were injured. Gorman […]
Clay HS Football Recognized At School Board Meeting
Clay County School Board recognized the high school football team Thursday night for their accomplishments this season. Chair Benji Bailey congratulated the team on making it to the championship for the first time in the school’s history. “Any time that something is accomplished that’s never been done before, it’s a great feat,” Bailey said. “And […]
Rep. Hale: Swearing-In Process “Humbling And An Honor”
One newly sworn-in legislator calls his experience, “humbling.” Representative Michael Hale was elected in November to serve District 40. After a long and strenuous campaign process, Hale said being surrounded by his colleagues to be sworn in is an experience he will never forget. “And to be sitting in a place that only a few […]
