Tennessee Tech Changing Housing Process After Last Years Shortage
Tennessee Tech has made changes to its housing policies after last fall’s housing shortage. Vice President of Enrollment Karen Lykins said the department looked at last year’s situation where some students started the semester in hotels, she said they wanted to change to be more effective and efficient in making sure incoming Freshmen have on-campus […]
Gilbert: City Should Start Creating Strategic Plans For Paving Needs
Cookeville City Council Member Chad Gilbert wants the city to start planning ahead when it comes to paving projects. Gilbert said the city should start creating a plan that stretches five years or more in order to better prioritize projects. He said there is technology and resources available to help calculate the asphalt’s lifespan on […]
Baxter Police Department To Implement Four New Patrol Vehicles
Baxter Police Department has received four new patrol vehicles to rotate out older cars from its fleet. Chief Danny Holmes said the vehicles were made possible through a grant received with the help of UCDD. He said that the department will drive brand-new Ford Explorers for the first time ever. “We were just so fortunate, […]
