TTU On Par With State Report Following Grow Your Own Teacher Program Success
The first cohort of at some 19 Tennessee Tech students in the grow your own teacher program will graduate this May. The university one of seven programs that received state funding in 2020. The State Education Department reported Tuesday that more than 200 teachers will enter the teacher pipeline through the programs. Associate Dean Julie […]
Monterey Schedules Public Hearing For Grant Application
Monterey has scheduled a public hearing to consider community input for its upcoming grant application. The city currently time plans to rehabilitate about 3,500 feet of sewer lines and upgrade 15 manholes. Applying for a new fire truck could also be an option. The public hearing will take place on February 15th at 9:00 a.m. […]
Funding Agencies On Board With Spencer’s Caney Fork River Project
Spencer will pursue an additional $4 million in order to fund its Caney Fork River water project. The $6 million dollar project will construct the needed infrastructure to use the river as the city’s water source. Mayor Alisa Farmer said the next step in the work is moving forward. “We’ve discussed this with USDA and […]
Algood Planning Commission To Further Study Regulations On Accessory Buildings
The Algood Planning Commission will further study guidelines to limit the size of accessory structures. Building Inspector Bob Lane said the commission wants to refine the restrictions as it relates to lot sizes. “If they’re on a fairly small lot, and they are going out there to build a monstrosity of a building that overwhelms […]
Putnam EMS To Host CPR And AED Training Courses This Saturday
Putnam County EMS offering free CPR and AED training courses to the community this Saturday. Public Relations Coordinator Tiffany Smith said the department has been working to host these classes for several years. She said not only is it something the department enjoys doing, but it serves as a benefit to the community. “CPR is […]
UC Volunteer Fire Departments Among Recipients For State Equipment And Training Grant Program
Several Upper Cumberland fire departments and rescue squads were among the 147 groups awarded funding from the state’s $5 million Volunteer Firefighter Equipment and Training Grant Program. Baxter Fire Chief Matthew White said the grant program comes as part of the state’s efforts to help smaller departments get necessary new and upgraded equipment. White said […]
CRMC ER Seeing Major Success After Implementing New Patient Flow Procedures
Cookeville Regional Medical Center seeing marked improvements to its emergency room procedures after implementing a new system. Interim Chief Nursing Officer Chevelle Johnson said they have already decreased patient wait times from an average of 75 minutes to under 30 minutes in just 10 days. She said the crux of the new procedure is that […]
Spencer Aldermen Approve Flat Water Rate Increase, Residents Speak Out
The Spencer Board of Aldermen voted 4-1 Thursday to raise its flat water rates as a part of a two year plan to cover the system’s depreciation costs. As a part of the final adoption, the board held a public hearing where seven residents shared their thoughts. Resident Barry Austin said as a business owner, […]
Time To Prepare For Property Taxes As Feb. Deadline Approaches
The deadline to pay your property taxes is quickly approaching. February 28th is the last day you can make payments without interest penalties. White County Trustee Kathryn Adcock said the main issue people should be aware of is if your property changed hands in the middle of the year. “I would like to stress to […]
Monterey Studying Price To Extend Water To Nashville Company Site
Monterey will further study extending public water for a Nashville-based company wanting to construct a new distribution center. The city’s water and sewer committee discussed a water line project partnership with Stephens Seed and Supply Inc. Thursday. Engineer Nathaniel Green said the city could lay a water line to the city limits on Wilder Avenue, […]
