New Said US Pillars Job Expansion Began With Leadership Putnam
Cookeville-based US Pillars will add some 56 new jobs in an expansion announced Thursday. The company will create a new business partnership with Horrman, the garage door manufacturer based near the Upper Cumberland Regional Airport. When you combine that news with the Portobello opening earlier this week, Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber Of Commerce President Amy New […]
Spring’s Coming; Vol State Hosting Application Day Friday
Vol State is opening up Spring Semester enrollment Friday in an effort to give applicants a head start submitting paperwork. Vice President for Economic Development in Regional Centers Nick Bishop said the school wants to help students avoid the last-minute rush to finish paperwork. Bishop said Vol State would love to see non-traditional students apply […]
Warren Schools Moving Forward With Updated 5-Year Maintenance Plan
The Warren County Schools ready to tackle maintenance issues across the system, after the school board updated the five-year strategic plan. Director of Schools Grant Swallows said the board adjusts the plan every year to account for the various needs of its 12 schools. Like so many school systems, Warren County used COVID money to […]
Tech Fundraising Campaign Underway, Raising Money Quietly To Begin
Tennessee Tech is in the midst of an eight-year fundraising campaign, but the official announcement will not come for three years. Vice President for Advancement Kevin Braswell said the school wants to secure more than half of the fundraising goal before formally publicizing the campaign. Braswell said this is typical for this type of large […]
Cookeville HS Recognized As One Of Best By US News & World Report
Cookeville High School named as one of the best high schools nationwide by U.S. News & World Report. The 2023-2024 Best High School Report evaluates over 17,600 schools nationwide. Cookeville High Principal Karen Trentham said that being included in the list is an honor for her and the school. Trentham said that the ranking only […]
Training Major Part Of Tennessee Firefighters Conference In Cookeville
Training on arson and motor vehicle fires, two of the focuses during the 90th Annual Tennessee Firefighters Association Conference held this week in Cookeville. Firefighters from across the state gather for training and networking purposes. The Upper Cumberland Fire Chiefs Association sponsored the event. Baxter Fire Chief Matthew White said the training classes are an […]
Scarecrows In Costume For Fentress Halloween Contest
Fentress County ready with its long-standing annual County-wide Scarecrow Contest. Residents encouraged to display their scarecrows in publicly accessible areas they own such as businesses, office spaces, or fields. Fentress County Chamber of Commerce Director of Tourism and Leadership Seth Vaughn said citizens look forward to the contest. “It brings more fall appeal to our […]
Cookeville Shelving Company Expanding Manufacturing, Creating 56 New Jobs
A Cookeville shelving company will be expanding, investing nearly $1 million in the local community, Governor Bill Lee announced Thursday. US Pillars is expanding its manufacturing efforts at its headquarters stationed in Cookeville. The company will invest $981,000 and create 56 new jobs after entering a business partnership with a German garage door company based […]
