Upperman HS Making Plans For Livestock Facility For CTE Program
Upperman High School set to get a new livestock barn facility through the district’s Innovative School Model grant funding. Interim CTE Supervisor Jackie Vester said there has been an interest in such a facility from the school’s CTE program for some time. She said because Upperman offers an animal science pathway program, it seemed like […]
Baxter Approves Super High Density Zoning Code
City of Baxter has updated its zoning codes to create a zone for “super high-density residential.” UCDD Planning Deputy Director Tommy Lee said the zone will allow for multi-family developments on 5,000 square feet lots. He said with the development occurring in Baxter, the updated zoning code will meet the needs for future projects. “And […]
Algood Making Changes To Loan Type For Old Walton Sewer Project
City of Algood will take an alternative route to borrow funding for its Old Walton sewer project. City Administrator Keith Morrison said the city was originally using a USDA rural development loan, which is a 40-year loan. He said they recently found a new time of loan funding that will make the project more efficient […]
New White County State Park Included In Gov Lee’s Proposed Budget
White County’s request to create a state park around Virgin Falls is included in Governor Bill Lee’s proposed budget. The spending plan includes $27.8 million to create Scott’s Gulf Wilderness State Park. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the proposal is a promising step forward. “It’s great,” Robinson said. “It is going to affect the […]
TTU Launches 5th Annual I Heart Tech Students Fundraiser Initiative
Tennessee Tech’s I Heart Tech Students fundraising initiative returning for its fifth year. Alumni Center Assistant Director Kelly Chambers said the initiative was originally started in 2019. “We have so many programs that simply would not exist without our donors,” Chambers said. “The very first I Heart Tech Students initiative in 2019 started what we […]
Sen. Yager Sponsoring Bill To Increase Opportunities For Rural Schools
Senator Ken Yager sponsoring a bill to promote increasing the opportunities for more educational tools and resources in rural schools. As presented, the bill would require the Department of Education to establish a two-year pilot program for rural districts to partner together to expand access to high-quality, robust college and career pathways. “The whole point […]
