Upper Cumberland Motorcycle Group Working on Litter Cleanups.
The Upper Cumberland Trail Riders Motorcycle Club has begun working on monthly litter cleanups. President Nick Hensley said the group wanted to begin doing litter cleanups to preserve the natural beauty of the landscape in the Upper Cumberland. He said by doing these cleanups, they can also shine a positive light on the reputation of […]
41 Percent Of Putnam 3rd Graders Required Additional Ed For Reading
Approximately 41 percent of Putnam third-graders will have to attend summer learning camp, have tutoring in the fourth grade, or must repeat third grade. That is based on preliminary TCAP scores. According to the third-grade retention law passed by the General Assembly, students scoring “below” expectations are required to enroll in Summer Learning Camp and […]
Carthage To Host Second Annual Women In Agriculture Summit.
The Upper Cumberland Agricultural Extension team is hosting its second annual Women in Agriculture Summit Thursday at River Point Ranch in Carthage. Smith County Agriculture agent Katie Martin said the number of women involved in the business has grown in recent years. She said the event will be a great networking opportunity. “We know that […]
Tennessee Tech Interested In Becoming Part Of State Nuclear Energy Council
Tennessee Tech would be interested in joining the governor’s proposed nuclear energy council if asked. Governor Bill Lee issues an executive order establishing the Tennessee Nuclear Energy Advisory Council. Lee said it is vital for Tennessee to invest in long-term strategies for energy creation. The university will soon be re-launching its nuclear engineering program in […]
The City of Spencer amended codes to enforce burnt building cleanups.
The City of Spencer has amended its property maintenance code in response to multiple abandoned burnt building complaints received at City Hall. Zoning Officer Alvin Gottfried said that in the past only a few people had complained about abandoned burnt structures. “When it became buildings right on the square that had burned and were not […]
Sen. Marsha Blackburn Visits Putnam County Officials To Discuss Local Needs
Senator Marsha Blackburn visited Putnam County Monday to hear about local issues and how she can help at the state level. Putnam officials brought up issues such as the Caney Fork Railroad bridge and the challenges Cookeville Regional Medical Center faces. Blackburn said one of her biggest takeaways was the issue of fentanyl is growing […]
Two People Safe After Plane Engine Failure In DeKalb Sunday
Two people escaped injury after their single engine plane went down Sunday afternoon in an open field near Old Temperance Hall Road in DeKalb County. 61-year-old Eric Garrison of Powell, Tennessee said he was flying in a 1966 fixed wing Piper Cherokee 180 when the engine failed. Garrison sustained a minor injury. His passenger 60-year-old […]
Tennessee Tech Partnering with Nuclear Cleanup Group
Tennessee Tech is entering a new partnership with United Cleanup Oak Ridge. University president Phil Oldham said the partnership came about because the university had been encouraged to relaunch its nuclear engineering program. He said the partnership with UCOR will help with the relaunch because they can provide the university with insights into the industry, […]
Entire Celina Ambulance Staff Walks Out Monday Morning
The entire Celina ambulance staff walked out this morning, including EMS Director Andy Hall. Hall said he resigned Monday morning after 24 years with the service because Mayor Luke Collins decided to replace the service’s medical director. “The EMS Director helps appoint this and discusses who the medical director is for the service,” Hall said. […]
Licensed Pickett Teachers To Receive $2K Raise In Coming School Year
Pickett County Schools set to increase teacher salaries by $2,000 across the board for this year’s fiscal budget. Director of Schools Diane Elder said that is part of efforts to meet Governor Bill Lee’s new teacher salary threshold. She said this increases teacher base pay from $40,000 to $42,000. “I think teachers are very underpaid […]
