Cumberland Schools Meal Change Goes Into Effect January 1
Cumberland County Schools preparing to speed up the lunch process beginning January 1 under a change from the federal government. The meal change comes following new guidance measures issued by the USDA under the Community Eligibility Provision Program, or CEP. School Nutrition District Supervisor Kathy Hamby said students have been eating for free this year […]
Cookeville High Culinary Class Partners With Non-Profit Coffee Shop
A downtown Cookeville coffee shop will now begin serving options from the Cookeville High School Culinary Department. The collaboration will showcase food created by students including breakfast and lunch options. Exceptional Bean General Manager Michaël England said the collaboration came at a great time as his restaurant did not have the ability to expand its […]
Pickett CCC Memorial State Park Honored By State Win 2023 Award
Pickett CCC Memorial State Park recognized as best in the state for Customer Engagement and Resource Management. Park Manager Travis Stover said the recognition is an honor, a testament to the service they try to provide for people. Stover said the staff wants everyone to feel free to visit and enjoy the park. “It feels […]
Fentress County Halloween On The Square Returns Tuesday After Hiatus
The Fentress County Hope Foundation will host their Halloween on the Square event Tuesday for the first time since 2019. More than 20 businesses will decorate tables and give out candy to Fentress County trick-or-treaters. COVID sidelined the event. Hope Foundation Board member Kim Davidson says the group is excited to bring back the event […]
White County Schools Looking To Avoid Fundraising Fatigue
The White County Schools looking for answers on student fundraising versus over burdening local businesses and residents. Board Member Adam Hickey said during a recent school board meeting that community members had reached out to him saying they were overwhelmed by the number of fundraisers they were being asked to support. Director of Schools Kurt […]
Monterey Welcomes New Playground Equipment For Whitaker Park
Monterey’s new playground equipment for Whitaker Park shipped last week and will be installed in the coming days. Monterey Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said the firm Recreational Concepts will construct the new facility and do the groundwork. Cleary said the opportunity to supply children with better park equipment is part of Monterey’s effort to improve […]
