New Cookie Franchise Opens In Cookeville; Focused On Growth Markets
What’s your favorite cookie? You have the chance to discover it as Crumbl Cookie opens a new Cookeville location. The franchise chain is known for its large, unique cookies. Expect such cookie varieties as S’mores, cinnamon pop-tart, cookies and cream milkshake, and more. Franchise Partner David Berry said everybody has a favorite. “My personal favorites […]
Putnam Resident Hits 12-Gallon Blood Donation Mark Friday
A Putnam County resident made her 76th platelet donation Friday, making her a 12-gallon blood donor. Tiffany Anton said she had no idea of the number or that she had reached what Blood Assurance called a major milestone for any individual with 12 gallons donated. “I had a niece that was born eight years ago, […]
Putnam Teachers To Receive New MacBooks, Replacing Old Technology
Putnam County teachers will be getting new MacBooks thanks to a new lease agreement for some 1,000 units. The total price tag of the lease, some $1.672 million over four years. School System Technology Department Supervisor Johnny Sloan said it is time. “In the end, it will be a really nice upgrade,” Sloan said. “I […]
McMinnville Residents Can Check Child Safety Seats Saturday and Sunday
The McMinnville Police Department will be doing child passenger seat inspections at St. Catherine Catholic Church on Saturday and Sunday. Patrol Officer Mark Mara said the event is part of an outreach program McMinnville Police are doing as part of Seat Check Saturday, a national campaign. Mara said they can communicate with far more people […]
Baxter Mayor Meets With Grocery Chain, Hopeful Of Ringing Up A Sale
Baxter Mayor John Martin met with leaders from a large grocery chain this week with the intent to bring them to Baxter. Martin held his cards close to the chest on the details of the meeting. The identity of the grocery chain unknown. But Martin said he left the meeting feeling confident. “I felt good, […]
Van Buren Director Said New Grading System Main Topic Among Directors
The state’s new grading system topped the discussion at the just completed statewide Superintendents Conference. The Department of Education set to implement the system in November. It was mandated by the state legislature as a way to assess where schools stand in various area. The new grading system will assign A-F letter grades. Van Buren […]
Livingston Municipal Airport Gearing Up For Annual Celebration Of Facility
Livingston Municipal Airport welcomes you to its Fly-In/Cruise-In event Saturday, a chance to showoff all the airport has to offer. Assistant Manager Mandy Winningham said that the yearly festival is something that Livingston looks forward to every year. “We send out the flyers to the different airports and of course, we put it on social […]
Board Of Regents Approves “Fusion” Of TCAT Crossville, Livingston Admin
The Tennessee Board of Regents approved what it is calling the “fusion” of the TCAT Crossville and TCAT Livingston administration Friday. The regents did not discuss the item at all Friday in its quarterly meeting, but rather reported the work of the Academic Policies and Programs/Student Life Committee Thursday. Executive Vice Chancellor Russ Deaton said […]
Clay School Board Approves Bids For K-8 Kitchen Project; New Roofs
Clay County School Board moved three building projects forward Thursday accepting construction bids. Roof repairs at both Hermitage Springs School and the School Board building approved. The board also approved the construction numbers on the kitchen at Celina K-8. Board Chair Benji Bailey said the system ready to get that project finished. “It’s something that […]
Sparta Senior Center Needs Emergency Sewage Repairs; Council Wants Agreement
The Sparta Senior Center needs emergency sewage repairs, but there are questions as to how it is going to get paid for. The Sparta City Council discussed the sewage issue during a Thursday meeting. The repairs will cost between $28,000 and $33,112. City Administrator Tonya Tindle said the situation needs to be addressed as soon […]
