Fentress Fire Department Holds First 9/11 Commemorative Walk Saturday
Fentress Volunteer Fire Department has put together a memorial walk and speaker event to commemorate lives lost at the World Trade Center September 11, 2001. Fentress Firefighter Tyler Arms said the fire department just wanted to assemble the community and remember that tragic day. Arms said there are young people of voting age too young […]
Cumberland County Roads Getting An Additional $2M Investment From Commissioners
The Cumberland County Highway Department putting together a list of roads to prioritize improvements with an additional $2 million in spending this year. County Mayor Allen Foster said County Commissioners funded the one-time expenditure in this year’s budget discussions. “The commissioners really felt that it would be necessary, that there was a plan for that […]
Van Buren Director Focused On Engagement; Updated Policy Approved
Van Buren County Schools updating the district’s family engagement policy to ensure parents understand they can have input in the system’s instruction and programs. Director of Schools Jared Copeland said every school system must update its policy as part of receiving Title 1 funds from the federal government. However, with the change in leadership, the […]
Heady: Mayors Conference About Education And Networking
Last week’s County Mayors Conference in Murfreesboro gave Upper Cumberland mayors updates on T-DOT’s increased road spending, reappraisal and how changes in the state education funding will impact county budgets. Jackson County Mayor Randy Heady said sometimes constituents do not understand why the elected official is out of the office for several days. But Heady […]
Gainesboro Residents Can Soon Pay Water And Utility Bills With Card Online
Gainesboro residents will soon have additional options to pay water and utility bills, thanks to its existing utility processor. Gainesboro Mayor Lloyd Williams said the move provides more ways to pay and better security. “Well, about three years ago, we went to a direct deposit with the company, and so they come in and give […]
Vol State Launches New Adventure Course To Engage Residents
Vol State has opened a new Adventure Course to everyone above the age of eighteen in Upper Cumberland. Vice President of Economic Development in Regional Centers Nick Bishop said that the course gives Vol State the chance to promote a better lifestyle. Bishop said the course currently offers kayaking and mountain biking guided by certified […]
Avery Trace Middle School Gym Floor Delayed By Uneven Concrete
Ever deal with a home improvement project that turns into much more than you expected? That’s what Putnam County School officials are dealing with in trying to replace the Avery Trace Middle School gym floor. You may remember the floor suffered flood damage during the Christmas freeze. Deputy Schools Director Tim Martin said crews pulled […]
