Fentress Senior Center Named AAAD Provider Of The Year, Goals Remain
The Fentress County Senior Citizens Center has been named the UCHRA’s Area Agency of Aging and Disabilities Provider of the Year. Senior Center Director Kelly Young said this award was one of her biggest goals when she took over. She said she attributes the award to her outstanding staff and immense community support. “Some people […]
Couple Comes Across Historical Surprises In The Bank They Purchased
The new owners of the now closed Meltons Bank along the Dekalb/Cannon County line found a surprise in their loft. Co-Owner Jama Hancock said they purchased the band in 2018. Her husband recently found a notable assortment of old documents, including ledger sheets that show the day-to-day operations of the bank that never had a […]
White County High Adds Wrestling Team; Picks Up First Ever Win
White County High School has started its own wrestling program after years of having wrestlers participate with teams at other schools. First-year teacher David Foster said the school planned to co-op with Cumberland County High School this year. He said when some 45 White County students signed up to wrestle, he decided he would coach […]
Cookeville’s 8th Street Historic District Still Dealing With Tech Parking
Cookeville’s East 8th Street Historic District continues to deal with too many Tennessee Tech students parking on the street, despite requests for the city to help with the issue. The problem persists after citizens living on the street spoke to the Cookeville Planning Commission in 2020 requesting new parking regulations in the area for safety […]
Bass Pro Tour, National TV Audience Coming To Dale Hollow Lake In 24
The third stage of the 2024 Bass Pro Tour will be held at Dale Hollow Lake April 9-14. The event is the largest fishing event ever hosted by Dale Hollow and the Pickett County Chamber of Commerce. The county will host 80 boats in total, each manned with a fisherman, a cameraman and a judge. […]
Dekalb County Libraries Offering Fine Forgiveness Through January
The Dekalb County Library System will allow you to start fresh this January by waiving overdue fees on any returns. Dekalb County Library System Director Kathy Hendrixson said the program does not include damaged or lost books. She said the system is eager to work with people on whatever is necessary to bring them back […]
Systems Have New Tool In Dealing With Weather, Sickness Absences
When snow or ice strike this winter, local school systems have a new tool, implementing virtual days in place of snow days. Putnam County Director of Schools Corby King said the state put the new policy in place last year. King said the virtual days are helpful because they can be used for a single […]
Clay County High School Cheerleaders To Perform At The Citrus Bowl
Six Clay County High School cheerleaders will perform at halftime of the Cheeze-It Citrus Bowl featuring Tennessee and Iowa on New Year’s Day. Assistant Cheer Coach Steve Chitwood said the girls have been practicing a dance choreographed just for this performance. The girls were selected by the United Cheerleaders Association at a home camp this […]
