White Co Schools Approve New Smithville Hwy Helipad For Cassville Fire
The White County Board of Education will allow construction of a new helipad for the Cassville Volunteer Fire Department on school property. Director of School Kurt Dronebarger said the helipad will be on a few unused acres between Cassville Elementary and Smithville Highway. He said the helipad will provide support to the fire department on […]
Cane Creek Sportsplex Youth Fields Now Have Paved Parking
Travel in and out of the Cane Creek Sportsplex youth fields will be smoother with the parking lot now renovated. Leisure Service Director Rick Woods said the project has been needed for years now for both practical reasons and safety. Woods said the lot is now paved with lined spots and improved drainage to make […]
Putnam Schools Have Immediate Need For 3rd Or 4th Grade Tutors
Retired teachers or those interested in helping students learn can join the Putnam County School System as a third or fourth grade tutor. Elementary Instructional Supervisor Dr. Diana Wood said the system hired tutors at the beginning of the year, but some have left. Wood said many of their previous tutors received full-time employment places […]
Cookeville’s Operation United Hope Feeding Vets On Thanksgiving
Cookeville volunteer effort Operation United Hope will host a free Thanksgiving Dinner for veterans, active duty military, and immediate families. Founder and President Linn Koehler said Thanksgiving is a tough holiday for many veterans and the dinner helps build community. Koehler said after the first dinner last year, many veterans sent thank you cards and […]
Clay Director of Tourism Says Region Can Do More With Scenic Byway
Clay County’s Director of Tourism said the region has an opportunity when it comes to Scenic Byway tourism. Director of Tourism Beverly Murphy attended training last week at Paris Landing State Park. She said her biggest takeaway was that the region needed to do more to promote the Cumberland National Scenic Byway. She said the […]
Cumberland Playhouse 2024 Schedule Themed Around Togetherness
The Cumberland County Playhouse has announced its 2024 season schedule with a theme focused on togetherness in achieving goals. Producing Director Bryce McDonald said this is the playhouse’s 59th season. McDonald said since announcing the schedule, his phones have been ringing non-stop with residents trying to get their tickets early. “We kind of try to […]
