Milner Recreation Center Replacing Kid Zone With A Core Workout Area
McMinnville’s Milner Recreation Center is replacing its Kid Zone with a Core and Recovery Room. Beginning Sunday, the space will provide room for people to stretch and do core exercises. Facility Manager Michael Benusches said the Kid Zone was rarely used. “Our free weight area was pretty cramped, because that’s where people would go in […]
Stewart Set As Highlands Residential’s New Director Of Operations
Kelly Stewart will serve Highland Residential Services as its new Director Of Operations. Stewart said he is currently serving as the interim Director Of Operations, training every day to take over the job fully on January 1. Stewart said that he was offered the job on the same day the current Director Of Operations Chris […]
Livingston Ready To Begin Third Annual Haunted Tour Of Downtown
Livingston preparing to scare up some ghosts with its third annual Haunted Downtown Walking Tours. The one-day event was so popular in years past that it is now being held each Saturday from October 14 to October 28. Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Shannon Cantrell said that despite the supernatural nature of the event it […]
Fentress To Celebrate Its Growing Garlic Growth With Festival Stop
The growth of garlic has become so popular in Fentress County, the county will be part of the 2024 Garlic Festival. Fentress County UT Agriculture Extension Agent John Gunter said there are several growers in the county. He said the rise of popularity in garlic over the last four years even surprised him. “I don’t […]
Jackson Looking To Replace School Nutrition Supervisor By November
Jackson County Director of Schools Jason Hardy said the county is searching for a new nutrition supervisor to maintain the system’s quality of service. Current supervisor Hailey Sullivan accepted a new job with the state as a CTE consultant. Hardy said the county wants to get the most qualified candidate it can, but is not […]
Roberts To Focus On Academics As Member Of FCS Oversight Committee
Tennessee Tech’s Jeff Roberts has been selected to represent the Faculty Athletics Representatives Association on the Football Championship Subdivision Oversight Committee. The history professor said his priority on the board will be to make sure academics are not lost in college sports. He said looking after student athlete welfare also remains a priority. “There’s so […]
Sparta Garbage Routes On Hold Until Trucks Can Be Repaired
Sparta trash pickup is on hold for the rest of the week after the city ran into several issues regarding its trucks. In an effort to alleviate trash issues, the City Transfer Station will extend its hours to 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Superintendent for the Sanitation Department Gideon McCurry said he hopes to have […]
Putnam School Director Appointed To State Grading Group; Tight Deadline
Putnam County Schools Director Corby King appointed to the Tennessee Department of Education’s School Letter Grades Working Group. The purpose of the group is to review publicly submitted comments and make recommendations on how the calculations for each letter grade for schools will be decided. Two meetings have already happened, the third is scheduled for […]
Celina Aldermen Approve Bid For Repaving Of Mitchell Street And River Drive
Celina Aldermen approved the bid for the repaving of Mitchell Street and River Drive. The board unanimously approved the bid from Edmonds Paving & Sealcoating for a $129,725. There was a competing bid from Rogers Group. Mayor Luke Collins said Edmonds Paving & Sealcoating would start bringing equipment quickly to prepare for the job. Collins […]
Celina City Aldermen Unfreeze Their Part Of Veterans Service Officer Pay
The Celina Board of Aldermen unanimously voted Tuesday night to restore the city’s portion of pay to its Veterans Service Officer. Aldermen voted last month voted to freeze their portion of the pay after a dispute with former officer Brad Halfacre on the proposed Veterans Memorial. The $20,000 annual salary is split between Clay County, […]
