Cookeville PD To Take Part In Hiring, Training, And Recruitment Grant Opportunity
Cookeville Police Department moving forward with a grant opportunity for law enforcement hiring, training, and recruitment Chief Randy Evans said the opportunity came through the state Department of Commerce and Insurance. He said it is designed to aid local law enforcement agencies in their efforts to build up their police force through hiring and retention […]
Tennessee’s Tax Relief Program Turns 50
Tennessee’s Tax Relief Program turns 50 this year with property tax relief for low-income elderly and disabled homeowners, as well as disabled veteran homeowners or their surviving spouses. Overton County Trustee Peggy Clark Smith said her county’s low-income elderly and disabled relief amount was $130.06 per household last year. She said the county is thankful […]
WCTE Turns 45 August 21, Celebrating with Special Day Of Giving Programming
WCTE celebrates 45 years of service in the Upper Cumberland with nostalgic footage and highlights on Monday, August 21, from 4-10 p.m. President and CEO Avery Hutchins said donations made during the 45th Anniversary Day of Giving will go towards an Education Endowment. “We called it an Education Endowment because it’s going to support the […]
Sparta Aldermen Reject Police Vehicle Bids, Hope To Utilize State Contract
Sparta Board of Aldermen denied bids for police department vehicles Thursday in hopes of finding more affordable cars. Police Chief Nick Dunn said the most recent solicitation of bids yielded ones that were more expensive than desired. He said they originally solicited bids specifically from dealerships. “For the dealerships, those are what I anticipate are […]
Tech Fall 2024 Application Process Open
Tech’s early application process for Fall 2024 puts students in the best position for smooth enrollment and scholarship offerings. Director of Admission Frank Tittle said early applicants also receive ongoing campus communications guiding them through enrollment and inviting them to on-campus events. Tittle said those who apply early escape the typical stress of a last […]
Overton Exploring Process To Make Updates To Rickman Convenience Center
Overton County starting the process to make improvements to its Rickman Convenience Center. Commission Chair Darwin Clark said money has been made available from TDEC to change the layout for drop-off. However, he said the county will require approval before any updates can be made. “For example in Rickman, we’ve got a car that you […]
Upper Cumberland High Schools Gear Up For The Return Of Friday Night Football
High schools throughout The Upper Cumberland are gearing up for the first week of Friday night football this season. Warren County Athletic Director Phillip King said the team has been preparing their stadium for weeks. King said while planning out an event that hosts so many people, it pays to be extremely detail-oriented. “You know, […]
Fall Creek Falls Clean Up Efforts Continue After Storms
Fall Creek Falls State Park continuing clean-up efforts after straight-line winds and severe storms knocked down more than 1,000 trees and 25 power poles. Park Manager Sarah Leedy said at this time most sites are open including the Visitor’s Center, the Nature Center, campsites and a few trails. She said they expect the Scenic Loop […]
Van Buren County Schools Lockdown Friday Morning Due To Gun Report
Van Buren County Schools went into lockdown early Friday morning due to student reports of a gun on the bus. After investigation by Administration and Law Enforcement, a toy gun located in the back window of a vehicle in the school parking lot was identified as the gun in question. Younger students had heard portions […]
Mills Receives 4.89 Out Of 5 On Performance Evaluation; Gets Raise
Cookeville City Manager James Mills received a 4.89 out of 5 on his annual performance evaluation. Attorney Dan Rader shared the results of the evaluation Thursday night. City Council members graded Mills confidentially on 50 different categories. Rader said Mills received a perfect score on leadership and a nearly perfect score on staff and personnel […]
