Crossville’s Avalon Center Hosts Domestic Violence Event Tuesday
The Avalon Center wants to make sure the community understands the resources available to fight domestic violence, the purpose of a Candlelight Vigil and Resource Fair Tuesday. The Vigil commemorates those who have faced domestic violence as well as those in the community currently dealing with the issue. Event Organizer Tessa Williams said the Resource […]
Baxter Considering Landscape/Fencing Ordinance For New Complexes
The Baxter Planning Commission beginning work on regulations that would require apartments built next to a road or other single family housing to erect fencing and/or landscaping. Codes Director and Building Inspector Bob Lane said the ordinance is about maintaining the privacy of single-family homes and the people who live in the apartments. Lane said […]
Putnam Moving To Bid Stage On Three Biggest Capital Projects Of Year
Putnam County Schools beginning the bid process over the next couple of weeks on the largest capital projects on the school year agenda. The school system plans on replacing chillers in both the White Plains and Cookeville High School air conditioning systems. Deputy Director Tim Martin said the White Plains chiller was scheduled to be […]
Recent Dry Spell May Cause Less Color From Upper Cumberland Leaves
The Upper Cumberland’s fall foliage may look a little muted this year, due in part to the recent dry spell. Putnam Area Forrester Jeff Thompson said there have also been some especially warm days over the last several weeks. Thomson said good moisture with cooler fall days ranging in the 70s proves best for leaf […]
Cookeville Crews Poised To Begin Phase Two Of Cedar Avenue Work
Cookeville City Manager James Mills said city crews hope to begin work on phase two of the Cedar Avenue renovations in the next week or so. Mills said the city completed phase one work earlier this year. The next phase will focus on the section from Broad Street to Second Street. It will include installing […]
TCAT Crossville Hosting Upcoming College Preview Day Tuesday
TCAT Crossville welcomes potential students to campus Tuesday to explore its available programs. College Preview Day will showcase the 18 programs available on-site. Student Services and Marketing Coordinator Jena Demars said the event target anyone looking to advance their education. Demars said they are heavily looking to connect with graduating young people. “We hope to […]
Tech Employing New Software To Assist In Student Recruitment
Tennessee Tech officials working with new technology to better communicate with applicants and those interested in attending the university. The program is called Slate. It puts the application process, communication process, as well as event calendars and event sign up all in one place. Director of Admissions Frank Tittle said having everything in one program […]
