PCSS Pleased With Cookeville Regional Athletic Trainer Agreement
Putnam County School System renewed an athletic training agreement with Cookeville Regional Medical Center after seeing success in its first year. PCSS Deputy Director Tim Martin said the medical center provides athletic trainers to all of the high schools who watch after as many sports teams as possible. He said CRMC bid to provide the […]
Clay County Board of Economic Development Student Appointee
Katie Burnett has graduated after serving as the first student appointed to the Clay County Board of Economic Development. Burnett started as a junior board member and advanced to senior member. Burnett said she had provided input from a younger generation, but she felt that she learned more than she had contributed. “A lot of […]
Overton Co. Schools Will Implement New Visitor Management System Before Coming School Year
Overton County Schools planning to have a new visitor management safety system in place at all schools by the start of the year. Technology Supervisor Brent Thrasher said the schools already have all of the equipment in place and I.T. has been busy setting it up. He said school administration and other faculty members have […]
White Co. Schools’ McDonald Seeking TSBA Vice Presidency
White County School Board’s Jayson McDonald is seeking the Tennessee School Board Association’s Vice Presidency in the upcoming election. McDonald previously served as the Upper Cumberland District Director and currently serves as the Treasurer. He said to him, the job is about being a servant. “And being a servant to the students of this state, […]
Fentress County Commission Sets New Property Tax Rate at $1.35
Fentress County Commission set a new property tax rate, raising the state certified rate from $1.23 to $1.35. The commission room was packed Monday night in anticipation of the property tax rate discussion. With rising rates in this appraisal year, almost a dozen residents shared their desire to hold at the state rate. Kim Rocha […]
Fentress Historical Society Presents Living Historian Kate Bradford Stockton Tuesday
Fentress Historical Society celebrating Jamestown’s Bicentennial through a presentation of Kate Bradford Stockton, Jamestown native and the first woman to run for Governor. Stockton’s great niece Kathy Stockton Williams said her great aunt was unusual in her love of education. Williams said local folk found it odd that Kate Bradford Stockton was more interested in […]
Stay Safe While Hiking: Tips From A Local Park Ranger
To keep from getting lost in the woods, preparation is always the first step. That’s according to Burgess Falls State Park Ranger Blaine Crabtree. He said hikers should research destinations before going on a trip, and have contacts set up for potential trouble. “Kind of when you’re going to be there, when you’re expected to […]
Cookeville City Council To Consider Water/Wastewater Rates And Financial Planning Study
Cookeville City Council will consider moving forward with the approval for a new water and wastewater rate study. Water Quality Control Director Barry Turner presented the need for a study to city council members at a work session Monday night. He said the study will indicate whether the city needs to increase rates for residents […]
Cookeville Public Works Completes Final Walk Through For Spring St. Sidewalk Phase I
Cookeville Public Works saw a successful final walk-through for Phase I of Spring Street’s sidewalk project with the state. Public Works Director Blake Mayo said that this process occurs with every similar project. He said the department, T-DOT, and the project’s construction inspector walk the length of the job to make sure the work is […]
