Warren County Black History Museum Board Seeks To Create Cultural Center
The Warren County Black History Museum Board currently negotiating with McMinnville’s Board of Aldermen for expansion through a cultural center space. Black History Museum Director Mickey Gwyn said the development is part of a 10-year plan. He said the board always intended to acquire more space and Warren County’s burgeoning multiculturalism calls for a place […]
Putnam Schools SERT Team Makes Recommendations To Improve System Safety
As schools reopen, safety remains a top priority. Putnam County Schools’ School Emergency Response Team works with all county emergency personnel and school staff to develop emergency plans for each school. Deputy Director Tim Martin said it includes the Sheriff’s Department, local police agencies, ambulance services and fire departments. Martin said there is a SERT […]
Putnam Fairest Of The Fair Winner Has Family Legacy In The Event
This year’s Putnam Fairest of the Fair winner has an extensive family legacy in the competition, with her mother and great-grandmother both previously winners of the county pageant. Kayla Mick said she is still trying to process winning the competition, and that she looks forward to the challenges and opportunities available in the year ahead. […]
New Emergency Radio System Upgrades Will Help Improve Communication
Putnam County Sheriff’s Department expects about another year until its new emergency radio communications system will be complete. Sheriff Eddie Farris said Putnam County will have five sites for the transmitter locations. He said three sites are already in good shape, one site needs upgrades, and the state will find and purchase land for the […]
New Clay Co. HS Principal Dickerson Excited For New School Year
New Clay County High School Principal Mike Dickerson says he is excited to start the new school year in his new role. Dickerson said his career in education spans 28 years, with experience teaching in Wellness, Science, History, and ISS. He said one of his main goals for the coming year is to beat the […]
White County Re-entry and Recovery Program To Reduce Recidivism
White County Jail now partnering with mental health specialists to reduce the percentage of inmates who return after release. Project Director Captain Will Randolph said the White County Re-Entry and Recovery program creates a trauma informed environment. He said this means the licenses therapists and caseworkers will work with inmates to assess and address mental […]
CRMC Making Gains On Recruiting And Hiring More Staff
Cookeville Regional Medical Center is making gains on hiring more staff to join the facility. CEO Buffy Key said she attributes that to more employees returning to healthcare after COVID, as well as a return of the hospital’s workplace culture. “I’m constantly trying to communicate with them and that’s the most important thing,” Key said. […]
Cookeville Keeping Watch On Impact Of 3-Month-Long Grocery Sales Tax Holiday
City of Cookeville cautious of how the sales tax holiday on food items will affect the city’s revenue. The tax on food and food ingredients is set to start Tuesday and run through October 31st. City Manager James Mills said last year was the first time there was a tax holiday of that nature, and […]
Livingston Applying For TDEC Grant For Industrial Site Work
Livingston applying for a TDEC industrial development grant for 14.4-acre plot of land to be converted into a park. After failing to receive a grant from the TVA in April, Livingston is now applying for a grant through TDEC to work on the last remaining spot in their industrial park. Consultant Ray Evans said the […]
Van Buren’s Kaylee Garrell 2023-2024 Tennessee 4-H All Star Deputy Chief
Van Buren County’s Kaylee Garrell elected to serve as the Tennessee State 4-H All Star Deputy Chief. Garrell said she was honored. She said she had always admired other Deputy Chiefs and she would use her position to set an example for future 4-H’ers. “One of my biggest goals is just to encourage younger 4-H’ers […]
