New Monterey Citizen’s Local Landmark Paintings Now A Calendar
A new Monterey citizen was so inspired by local landmarks that she painted them and now, those pieces are part of a calendar. Gayle Latuszek moved to Monterey in July. She said one day she was exploring the town and taking pictures and meeting her new neighbors. She was inspired by the people she spoke […]
Wreaths Across America Returning To Cookeville Cemeteries
Wreaths Across America will return to the Cookeville Cemetery and Crest Lawn Cemetery Saturday to honor the veterans laid to rest there. Wreaths Across America is a volunteer-driven program where residents sponsor wreaths, which are then laid on the gravesites of veterans in a special ceremony. Volunteer Coordinator Tracey Chamberlin spearheaded the return to Cookeville. […]
Jackson Elections Office Hosting Open House With New Voting Machines
The Jackson County Election Commission is offering residents a chance to test out its new MicroVote machines through December 21. Starting in 2024, the State Legislature will require each election machine to produce a voter-verified paper audit trail. Jackson County Administrator of Elections Drew McMillan said his office wants to give people the chance to […]
T-DOT Says Celina Bypass Will Break Ground In 2026
A road project to create a bypass around Celina for semi-trucks will begin in 2026. T-DOT Community Relations Officer Rae-Ann Bradley said the $12 million project is in its early design phase. The two-lane roadway will span 0.75 miles from Dow Avenue South to Highway 52. Bradley said three years may see like a long […]
Jere Whitson’s Tina Francis-Hodges Wins Tennessee Principal Of The Year
Jere Whitson Elementary School Principal Tina Francis-Hodges has been named this year’s Tennessee Principal of the Year. Francis-Hodges said when she started at the school, they were on the state’s focus list and in the bottom 10 percent of schools in the state. She said thanks to focus and belief from faculty and staff, they […]
Burton’s Chapel Holding Fundraisers To Rehab Damaged Roof
Burton’s United Methodist Church in Cookeville is raising money to reconstruct its chapel. Pastor Diantha McLeod said the congregation noticed several months ago that the chapel walls were bulging on every side. McLeod said a contractor examined the building and determined that a damaged roof was the core of the problem. McLeod is confident that […]
Cookeville Community Center Accepting Donations For Tornado Relief
Putnam County will be collecting donations for Middle Tennesseans dealing with the aftermath of Saturday’s tornado through Wednesday. Cookeville Community Center Program Coordinator Debbie Parker said the center will take donations until 4pm Monday, and from 8am-7pm on Tuesday and Wednesday. Parker said she remembers the support the Upper Cumberland received during the tornadoes of […]
Van Buren Imagination Library Searching For Additional Funding
The Van Buren County Imagination Library is looking for ways to raise additional funds so they can continue to promote reading to young children. Board Co-Chair Elsie Blaylock said the library currently relies on donations and fundraising events to operate. Blaylock said they are also searching for sponsors for the library from within the community. […]
Tech’s Peachtree Ave Scheduled For Completion In February
The project to turn Peachtree Avenue into a pedestrian walkway across Tennessee Tech’s campus is on schedule with major construction slated to finish in February. Public Relations Director Jonathan Frank said grading and pavement work is going on right now. He said the stretch of road between Wings Up Way and University Drive will provide […]
Warren County Jail Developing Construction Courses For Inmate Education
The Warren County Jail developing education courses for inmates after running into an issue with an earlier proposed CDL class. Some $800,000 in grant money going to the project. Warren County Executive Terry Bell said they had to pivot after realizing most inmates would not qualify for CDL classes. Bell said anyone taking the CDL […]
