Local Farm Said Turkey Demand High, Increasing Production
The demand for high-quality food continues to increase, even for basics like the Thanksgiving turkey. Heavenly Acres Farm increased turkey production some 25 percent this year. Co-owner Nicole Espinoza said they are looking to at least double production next year despite higher prices. She said the sharp rise in feed costs is the main cause. […]
White County Museum Receives $30,500 For Handicap Accessibility
The White County Museum will use a new grant to make the building more handicapped accessible. The $30,500 grant will be used to make changes to the entrance and bathrooms to grant access to those with walkers and wheelchairs. Co-director Peggy Hurteau said the doors are too narrow and there is a bump at the […]
Plant Hardiness Map Shifts UC, Putnam Specifically Into Warmer Zone
For the first time in a decade the USDA updated its Plant Hardiness Map and it shows most of the Upper Cumberland has warmed up. Putnam County in particular went from a 7a zone to a 7b zone. This means the county’s average lowest temperatures over the last 30 years has raised from a 0-5 […]
Tennessee Heart Expansion Breaks Ground Monday
Tennessee Heart Cookeville broke ground Monday on an expansion project that will double its capacity. Cardiologist Stacy Brewington said the Tennessee Heart facility is currently at capacity. Brewington said the project will enhance patient services and help Cookeville Regional keep pace with larger medical centers around the country. “It seemed like the right time to […]
Overton County Sheriff’s Annual Toy Drive Helping Local Residents
The Overton County Sheriff’s Toy Drive is underway to collect toys for children of families in need. Toy Drive Organizer Tonia Butler said the community helps greatly with the toy drive every year. Butler said the drive is typically able to help 40 to 50 children by providing basic toys for them to enjoy. “I […]
Cookeville To Authorize The Sale Of Three Highland Business Park Lots
Three lots in Highland Business Park will change hands following a vote at the Cookeville Planning Commission’s meeting on Monday. Community Development Director Jon Ward said two Tract 4 lots located on Highland Park Boulevard were subdivided for a proposed economic development project. Ward said the lots will be used for the building of a […]
Kids Of The Community Christmas Party Dec 16 Gives Gifts To Kids In Need
Kids of the Community will host their annual Christmas party on December 16 where children and their families will enjoy a meal and receive gifts from sponsors. Kids of the Community Program Director Megan Marttala said the party is the only opportunity for many of the children invited to receive any presents this holiday season. […]
Crowd-Funded Endowment Aims To Fund Tech Pantry In Memory Of Founder
A group of Tech employees are trying to set up an endowment that would fund the campus food pantry indefinitely, in honor of a local resident. Michelle Huddleston passed away October 21. She oversaw the food pantry. Director of Development for the College of Engineering Elizabeth Sofia helped start the crowd-funding drive. She said Huddleston […]
Bydstown’s Good Neighbors Theater Finishes Roof Repairs
Byrdstown’s Good Neighbors Theater has finished repairing its roof with an unexpected $35,000 price tag. Theater Board Member Tony Milsted said the 38-year-old roof has never been serviced, and the cost ended up being $20,000 more than expected. Milsted said the theater had been building up a nest egg over the last three years for […]
Friends Tennessee Central Rail Trail Developing New Branding With Tech
The Friends of the Tennessee Central Rail Trail working on a new branding plan to increase awareness about the trail. Board Member Jamie Newman said the board met with the Tennessee Tech Center for Rural Innovation last week to begin the plan’s development. Newman said the focus is consistency in messaging from the group. Newman […]
