Braswell: Private Scholarships Are Most Popular Among Tech Donors
Private scholarships remain the most popular form of giving at Tennessee Tech. Vice President for University Advancement Kevin Braswell said private scholarships can help students who would otherwise not receive financial aid. “It’s really rewarding to see donors around the world think about their Tech experience and decide for various reasons ‘I want to make […]
CPAC Looking For Local Artists To Submit Pieces For January Sci-Fi Exhibit
The Cookeville Performing Arts Center wants local artists to submit paintings and sculptures with the theme “Future and Space” as part of a January exhibit. The sci-fi theme will tie-in with CPAC’s production of “Launch Day; Love Stories from 2108.” Cultural Production Assistant Jordan Strilecky said this is the first time CPAC has officially done […]
Welding Simulators Give Cookeville And Monterey High Students Confidence
New virtual reality welding simulators are helping Cookeville and Monterey High School students learn the art behind welding. Cookeville High School Welding Teacher Dale Carver said the simulators have enhanced learning and safety for welding students. Carver said the virtual product helps build confidence in students who might have been afraid to weld “We all […]
Families Of First Responders Who Die In Duty Can Retain Health Insurance
Putnam County will provide families of First Responders who die while on duty the chance to remain on the county’s health insurance for up to two years. Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris said this idea began as a law enforcement bill in the state legislature. Farris said in 2021, the Tennessee Sheriffs’ Association partnered with […]
White County Museum Restoring Gravestones At Old Sparta Cemetery
White County’s oldest cemetery is getting its gravestones cleaned thanks to the White County Museum. The museum is cleaning up the gravestones in the Old Sparta Cemetery that overlooks downtown, using grant money to purchase the same chemical national cemeteries use. White County Museum Co-Director Peggy Hurteau said the process does not take long. “You […]
Fentress Food Bank Needs More Parking; Trying To Fix Long-Term Issue
Parking has become an issue at the Fentress County Food Bank as overflow is disrupting traffic in nearby areas. Food Bank Director Rob Pearce said the gravel parking lot is too small to support clients, volunteers and their monthly delivery truck. He said when volunteers, clients and the delivery truck are there at the same […]
VA Considering Six Bids For Clinic At Old Putnam County Fairgrounds
Six developers have submitted bids to build a new VA Clinic on the old Putnam County Fairgrounds property. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said he expects the Veterans Administration to select the winning bidder by April or May. The VA could choose the fairgrounds property or other land in Cookeville. “That’s one of the top […]
Herron To Serve As White Plains Interim Principal; Matheney Medical Leave
Ben Herron will take over as interim principal at Putnam County’s White Plains Academy, as current principal Joe Joe Matheney takes a medical leave of absence. Herron will finish out this school year, according to Director Of Schools Corby King. Herron currently serves as assistant principal and athletics director at Algood Middle School. He has […]
Clay County High’s Tennis Courts Get Love From City, Volunteers
Clay County High School’s tennis courts have been shown the love. Boys and Girls Tennis Coach Tasha Bailey said that the courts were full of cracks and in need of repair. Bailey said Mayor Luke Collins and city workers volunteered to use some leftover supplies from the recent city court renovation to upgrade the Bulldogs’ […]
Habitat For Humanity Accepting Applications For Putnam Home Ownership
Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity is looking for qualified applicants to join its Home Ownership Program. The program is designed to help citizens become homeowners in Putnam County amidst the county’s recent growth. Executive Director Jeremy Bird said applicants will be involved in service, allowing other residents to also benefit. “There’ll be expectations for a […]
