Bids In For Gainesboro Sidewalk Project, City Park Mulch
Bids are in for a pair of projects in downtown Gainesboro designed to create cosmetic improvement and comfort for pedestrians. Sidewalk installation on East Montpelier Avenue across from City Park will see a 50-foot stretch of road gain ADA-compliant sidewalks. Council Member Nancy Pruett said the street located behind the new Gainesboro Modern Museum is […]
Cumberland Grad Conducting Research On Assistive Devices
Cumberland County High School graduate Bailey Tollett conducting classes focused on the safe use of assistive devices as part of her graduate research. Tollett said after surgery, people often use walkers and canes incorrectly, prolonging the recovery process. The Lincoln Memorial researcher said improper use also increases the risk of additional injuries. Tollett said how […]
Posthumous Anthology Released For Tech History Professor
Tennessee Tech History Professor Michael Birdwell’s lifelong dedication to history now memorialized in a posthumously released anthology. Associate History Professor Troy Smith worked on the book alongside Birdwell before Birdwell passed in March of 2022 following a 15-year battle with cancer. Smith said Birdwell was the world’s leading authority on Alvin C. York and several […]
UC Expert: Teen Dating Violence More Common
Abusive relationships among teenagers are more common than ever, according to the UC Family Justice Center’s Dasha Cross. February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness month. Cross said one in three high schoolers are subjected to violence in their relationship. Cross said teens and their parents need to be mindful of warning signs. “Especially with teenagers, […]
Monterey Forms Athletic Authority To Provide Resident Voice
The city of Monterey has formed an Athletic and Events Authority to help manage the growing use of athletic venues in town. Alderman Bill Wiggins spearheaded the project, which includes five members. Wiggins said the group will have the power to mitigate disputes and act as a sounding board for suggestions on improving facilities. “We […]
Early Voting Ends Tuesday For Next Week’s Primary
Early voting for next week’s primary elections across the Upper Cumberland ends Tuesday. The ballot includes candidates for the Presidential primaries as well as several local races. You can find early voting information for your community at GoVoteTN.Gov. The site also provides information on the March 5 polling locations and times. “If you are a […]
Tech Shows No Findings In New State Audit
Tennessee Tech’s financial report card from the state: passing. The State Comptrollers Office reported no findings in its annual audit of Tech financials, released Monday. It covers the year ending June, 2023. “During our audit we did not identify any deficiencies in internal control that we consider to be material weaknesses,” the Audit concluded. The […]
Concrete Poured For New Warren Construction Facility
Concrete poured last week to start the buildout of a Construction Facility adjacent to the Warren County Jail. County Executive Terry Bell said he hopes to have construction classes for inmates started by summer. Bell said he hopes they could use the incarceration period to get inmates trained for a career. “A lot of them […]
Ride to Recovery Program Preparing Care Bags To Help
A mandate from management to see how UCHRA’s Public Transportation Program could help serve local residents dealing with substance abuse issues led to the Road To Recovery Program. Mobility Manager Ryan Henry said the program team decided to create care bags to help someone interested in recovery take the next step. The package includes a […]
Severe Weather Week This Week: Preparation, Communication
Severe Weather Awareness Week offers residents the chance to stock up on a few necessary supplies and think about how to prepare during the leadup to a severe weather event. This week marks the annul communication event in Tennessee. White County Emergency Manager Matt McBride said he and other local directors met with officials from […]
