Small Asteroid Detected Before Entering Earth’s Atmosphere Monday
A rare event occurred in Europe in the early morning hours Monday when an asteroid was detected before even entering the earth’s atmosphere. Dr. Steve Robinson is Tennessee Tech’s Physics and Astronomy Chair. He said the event is significant due to the size of the asteroid itself. “It’s because it’s so small,” Robinson said. “If […]
Monterey Community Rallying Around Family Affected By Tuesday Fire
The Monterey community rallying around the Kennedy family who lost their home and all of their belongings in a fire Tuesday morning. Terry Kennedy said her family of 10 awoke Tuesday morning to the smell of smoke and soon after fled the house. She said the community came together quickly to help find a way […]
Monterey Residential Fire Results In Total Loss Of Home; Family Escapes Safely
A residential fire on Monterey’s West Hoyt Avenue early Tuesday morning has left a family of 10 without a home. Chief Kevin Peters said when crews arrived on scene, it was determined the fire had begun in the basement and had moved up into the attic. He said the official cause of the fire is […]
Cookeville Making Progress With Plans Of Service For Annexed Territories
Cookeville City Council set to discuss its annual progress report for the plans of services for annexed territories in the city. Plans of services are required by state law and include extending utilities, providing trash pick up, and providing police and fire department protection. Community Development Director Jon Ward said this year’s report has a […]
Byrdstown Awaiting Appraisal To Purchase Old Builder Supply Building
Byrdstown Mayor Sam Gibson pursuing a property purchase to add storage and parking for city use. The Board of Aldermen voted Monday for Gibson to move forward on the deal pending an appraisal. Gibson said the property is the old builder supply building on Olympus Drive. “It’ll be a great asset to the city if […]
Cookeville’s Cityscape Chair Confident In Future Under New Executive Director
Cookeville’s Cityscape Board Chair Eric Walker said he is not concerned about the recent turnover with the downtown revitalization’s Executive Director position. The non-profit has had three different directors since 2019. Walker said he sees the turnover as a natural part of the profession. “In the non-profit world, I think you do see some transition […]
White Co Schools Evaluating Actions Steps After Some Low Benchmark Tests
White County Schools mid-year benchmark testing showing dips in language arts and math for students. School systems take three tests each year to judge where students stand leading up to state standardized exams. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said there were a lot of good scores, but data such as 4th grade math caused concern. […]
Sparta Replacing Story Mountain Water Pumps This Summer
Sparta in the design stage of replacing two water pumps at its Story Mountain station. Public Works Director Dillard Quick said the city has $115,000 budgeted to upgrade equipment that serves about 20 homes. “These pumps are probably 30 to 35-years-old, and it’s the only pumps that supply the water for Story Mountain,” Quick said. […]
Water Main Leak Affects Several Businesses On Interstate Drive
A water main leak on Interstate Drive Monday evening may cause some traffic woes as the issue is addressed. Water Quality Control Director Barry Turner said the line is not a service line but a 10-inch water main that had a natural leak and was not caused by digging. He said this will affect several […]
