Scouts Set To Paint Inside Of Monterey Amphitheater For Project
Eagle Scouts will paint the inside of the Monterey Amphitheater as a public service project beginning this weekend. Troop 20 is a small group based out of Cookeville, consisting of both long-participating and newly introduced scouts. Life Scout Nickolas Buckner said he heard about the project while looking to volunteer for another park and immediately […]
Wheaton: New State Seal Banners Represent Cookeville Pride
New banners depicting Cookeville’s new city seal have gone up on light posts in downtown Cookeville. Cookeville City Mayor Laurin Wheaton said the banners were a group effort led by Administrative Assistant Tracy Johnson. The Leisure Services Department staff installed the new banners. “Being on city council I’m so honored and proud to represent and […]
Home School Numbers Increasing; Curriculum, More Attention Noted
Upper Cumberland Home Schooling numbers continue to rise, something that began with the 2020 COVID lockdowns. Daniel 1 is a church-related school in Cookeville, which serves home school parents by satisfying state requirement. Office Administrator Terry Gant said parents are choosing home schooling out of frustration. Gant said that can often stem from the direction […]
Bicentennial Day Event Celebrates 200 Years of Fentress County
A Bicentennial Day Event Saturday will celebrate Fentress County’s 200th birthday. The event will feature bluegrass bands, a variety of vendors, games, and more. Historical Society Member David Steffey said the event is a celebration of the county’s history. “1823, a lot of things have changed since then over the years,” Steffey said. “This is […]
Dekalb County Mayor Has Found Land For Possible Justice Center
Dekalb County Mayor Matt Adcock is trying to acquire 38 acres of land in the middle of Smithville in order to build a Criminal Justice Center. Adcock said that he found the parcel of land while looking through Tennessee Property Viewer for candidates for a Justice Center. Adcock said the property is located off Anthony […]
State Board Votes To Begin Administrative Merger Of TCAT Crossville, Livingston
With no discussion by committee members, a Tennessee Board Of Regents Committee voted unanimously Thursday afternoon to begin the process of merging TCAT Crossville and TCAT Livingston’s administration. The Committee On Academic Policies and Programs and Student Life voted following less than a three minute presentation. Executive Vice Chancellor for Policy and Strategy Russ Deaton […]
Van Buren Schools Join In Lawsuit Against Social Media Companies
The Van Buren County Board of Education voted unanimously Wednesday to join numerous school boards across Tennessee in a lawsuit against various social media corporations. The list of companies contains many popular social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok. Director of Schools Jared Copeland said the lawsuit targets the negative impacts of social […]
