TWRA Changes Fishing Limits At Bridgestone Wildlife Area
TWRA has changed the size and creel limits for fish located at White County’s Bridgestone and Firestone Wildlife Management Area. Anglers are now allowed to catch and keep certain fish within certain specifications. Region Three Fisheries Manager Will Collier said the restrictions are being made in regard to the health of the fish and their […]
Rodgers Said Work Session Might Be In Order To Talk Putnam Wheel Tax
The idea of a wheel tax for Putnam County residents surfaced during this year’s budget committee meetings as a way to create additional revenue. Commission Chair Ben Rodgers said the idea came up again at this month’s commission meeting. Commissioner Sam Sandlin said time was ticking to get the idea before the public if it […]
Clay Ambulance Board Struggle To Fill Paramedic Vacancies Due To Low Pay
Clay Ambulance Board has had a difficult time filling important EMT vacancies with candidates largely due to low pay. EMTs in the area have been in low supply since 2020, with many leaving the county to accept employment in bigger areas like Nashville. Andy Hall Director of EMS said that this is because EMTs and […]
Van Buren Election Seeking Polling Locations; Asked To Move By School
Van Buren School System is requesting the county’s Election Commission to move their District 1 and 5 polling locations. Polling is currently conducted inside the Van Buren High Auxiliary gym across the street from the school after school hours. Election Committee Chairman Kurt Powers said he asked the Director of Schools for help finding another […]
Coolant Study Underway on Putnam School Buses With Fleetguard
The Putnam County School System working with Fleetguard to understand how its coolants work in school bus engines. The study being conducted with the local car filtration and coolant company on ten school buses. The goal of the study is to analyze performance in real-world conditions. William Huff is Fleetguard’s Material Science Engineering Chemist. “We […]
Fentress’ Reading In The Park Returns For First Time Since Pandemic
Reading in the Park returns to Fentress County Tuesday night for the first time since the COVID-19 Pandemic. The program returns to Mark Twain Park with special guest readers, vendors, and activities for kids. Chamber of Commerce Director Of Tourism and Membership Seth Vaughn said it was time to bring the event back to the […]
Clean Commission’s Putnam Proud Event Lasts Until Saturday
The Clean Commission’s Putnam Proud Event is in full swing as the organization encourages the community to schedule clean ups. The event continues through Saturday. In addition to picking up trash, the Clean Commission encourages people to donate and participate in other activities that help the environment. Executive Director Teresa Jackson said the annual event […]
Woodland Park Elementary Wrapping Up Summer With Compressor Issues
Woodland Park Elementary suffered a shutdown of three out of four compressors in the school’s air conditioning chiller. White County Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the remaining compressor has worked inconsistently throughout the remaining hot days of summer. Dronebarger said he is hopeful the worst of the hot weather is behind them. “We’ve added […]
Overton Schools Providing Access To New Math Tool For Students
Overton County schools are introducing teachers, parents, and students to a new online learning tool, Waggle Math. School System Math Instructions Coach DeAnna Savage said the program will provide students with new learning opportunities. Savage said that Waggle Math provides personalized assessments for students to track their progress. Savage said the program also works to […]
