Putnam County Clean Commission Has New Director
Preserve the beauty of Tennessee. That is the goal of the Putnam County Clean Commission’s new Director. Teresa Jackson said she thought she knew a lot about pollution and sustainability prior to taking on the job. Jackson said as she educates herself she is preparing new programs for the community. “I didn’t really understand until […]
TTU Secured $32.4M In Research Funding, Highest Amount To Date
Tennessee Tech has secured some $32.4 million to put toward sponsored research projects, a record high. President Phil Oldham said that is approximately 40 percent higher than at this time last year. He said that this achievement was made possible through the tremendous work of faculty investigators involved in seeking out these funds. “Those that […]
Putnam Parks And Rec’s John Ross Albertson Leaving For New Opportunity
Putnam County Parks and Recreation Director John Ross Albertson leaving his position for a new role in Longview, Texas. Albertson said he will now serve as the Director of their Parks and Recreation Department. He said the best part of his job over the past nine years has been the people, and it is bittersweet […]
Overton Schools Continuing Warranty Agreement For Controls System
Overton County School System will continue on with its maintenance agreement with Johnson Controls Planned Service. School Board Chair Mike Hayes said they originally weren’t sure if they would want to continue this year. He said after discussing with Maintenance Supervisor Steve Mosley, it was a better idea to maintain it. “That agreement that we […]
New Meadow Creek Park Feature “The Outpost” Celebrates Opening Weekend
A step forward at Monterey’s Meadow Creek Park this weekend with the official opening of the Outpost, a new kayak and mountain biking rental service. This new amenity is a joint venture between Caney Fork Bikes and Outdoor Experience. Outdoor Experience Owner Heather Call said the job is at least five years in the making […]
Car Wash Raising Funds to Send Warren County Anglers to Nationals
Warren County Anglers will be holding a fundraiser car wash on Saturday 8am to 1pm. Anglers Coach Bert Sinks said the kids are skilled at polishing up a boat so they can certainly make your car shine. Sinks said donations will pay for the Anglers trip to Nationals in July. Sinks said he has a […]
Van Buren County Schools Receive $22,150 No Kid Hungry Grant
Van Buren Schools received a No Kid Hungry Grant that will allow them to extend their summer feeding program. Van Buren Supervisor of Nutrition Marlene DeLong said the school provides meals during the school year, but children lose access to those meals during the summer. She said the school relies on multiple grants to provide […]
Blood Assurance Cookeville Block Party Saturday
Blood Assurance Cookeville hosts its third annual Block Party Saturday. Assistant Team Leader Jessie Phillips said the event is a way for Blood Assurance Cookeville to give back to the community and its donors. “We feel really close to our donors, and they’re always looking for ways to reach out and help us,” Phillips said. […]
DeKalb Commission Considering Budget Approval For FY24
A property tax increase is on the table for the DeKalb County Commission’s new fiscal year budget. Mayor Matt Adcock said as currently proposed, the increase sits at around 27 cents. He said that an increase is necessary to help cover the county’s increased expenses. “It’s good because our employees are getting their yearly raises […]
UCHRA Excited About New Grant Opportunity Regarding Childcare Facilities
UCHRA eager to see how a new state grant opportunity to will play out in terms of addressing needs for childcare facilities. The Community Child Care Hub Pilot Grant will make available up to $5 million to help develop and establish locally managed childcare administrative hubs that will support networks of newly licensed childcare locations. […]
