Bailey To Push For Sales Tax Equalization As New Legislative Session Begins
State Senator Paul Bailey plans to advocate for the equalization of shared sales tax between local governments and the state as the new legislative session begins Tuesday. Bailey said the portion of sales tax allocated to cities has been frozen since the state raised its collection percentage to seven percent. He said the state sales […]
Dance Giant Bass Open To Highlight Dale Hollow’s Unique Fishing, Slot Limit
A distinct fishing environment. That’s one of the attributes bringing new fishing tournaments to Dale Hollow Lake, according to Bill Dance Giant Bass Open Creator Shane Frazier. The Open announced its 2024 schedule includes a weekend at Dale Hollow Lake. Frazier said the lake was chosen from a group of thirteen Bill Dance Signature Lakes […]
Cookeville Rescue Mission Hopes To Have Director By February
The search for Cookeville Rescue Mission’s next director has been extended another month as the board looks to ensure that the best candidate is chosen. Staff Manager Ronnie Lindsey said the new hire will tasked with overseeing fundraising and connecting with other organizations. Lindsey said he and Sammy Anderson have used their combined 22 years […]
Gainesboro’s Old Shamrock Motel Set To Become Boutique Hotel
Gainesboro’s Old Shamrock Motel has been purchased and will be transformed into a boutique hotel. The building is currently used for apartments and office space. Gainesboro Alderwoman Nancy Pruett said the sale will close later in January following a final inspection. She said the buyer plans to put some $5 million into the building to […]
Dekalb EMS Gets New Ambulance And Equipment For CDBG Grant
Dekalb County EMS will use a Community Development Block Grant of some $350,000 to purchase a new ambulance and updated patient-care equipment. EMS Director Hoyte Hale said of the five ambulances in the fleet, many are old and are racking up high mileage number. Add to that, a state-of-the-art chest compressor system, which will make […]
Former White County Middle School Teacher Faces 9 New Charges
A nine-count indictment issued Monday against a former White County Middle School teacher on accusations of sexual abuse involving minor children. Austin Allen already in custody after an October, 2023 arrest. Additional criminal charges were filed after more victims were identified. In the indictment Monday, Allen faces four additional charges of rape of a child, […]
Williams Taking A Wait And See Approach To School Voucher Bill
State Representative Ryan Williams said he is taking a “wait and see” approach to Governor Bill Lee’s proposed private school voucher expansion. The Education Freedom Scholarship Act would provide up to 20,000 students $7,075 yearly in tax dollars to attend a private or home school. Williams said he is waiting to make a full assessment […]
Jackson Offering Four-Month Basic EMT Course Beginning January 17
Jackson County EMS is offering a basic EMT course as a way to generate more employees for the county’s service and surrounding counties. EMS Director Keith Bean said people who take the course will be qualified to work on an ambulance as soon as they are finished. Bean said the department is not hiring any […]
To Make Your New Exercise Routine Stick, Start With A Custom Plan
Gyms across the region are flooded with new patrons, but how do you make sure your new workout routine sticks? Luke McBroom is Personal Training Department Director at Cookeville’s Workout Anytime. He said there are several mistakes he sees new gym-goers make on their very first day. “One of the biggest most common mistakes is […]
TTU Center for Craft Receives Painting From Former Artist, Supporter
The work of a local artist now the property of the Tennessee Tech Appalachian Center for Craft thanks to a family gift. The painting is a multi-panel piece titled “Reminiscences” by the late Sally Crain-Jager who passed away in 2014. She was involved in the development of multiple art programs at Tennessee Tech. Director of […]
