All-Terrain Wheelchair Coming To Cumberland Mountain Park
Cumberland Mountain State Park celebrated Tennessee Disability Advocacy Day by announcing a new all-terrain wheelchair is available for use. Park Manager Chip Hillis said many frequent visitors are prevented from experiencing the extent of the park’s beauty due to mobility limitations. He said the wheelchair has a four-wheel drive feature that will allow disabled visitors […]
Libby Allen Art Competition Coming For Overton Students
Overton County art students can showcase their creativity by entering the inaugural Libby Allen Art Competition. Overton County Arts Council President Tim Richardson said the council created the event to generate recognition and exposure for skilled young artists in the county. He said this competition is the first of its kind in Overton County and […]
Nuclear Engineering, Child Life Degrees Coming To Tech
Tennessee Tech introducing science degree programs in nuclear engineering and child life as both fields see increased demand. Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Lori Bruce said some 380 nuclear engineers graduate each year in the United States. She said of some 14,000 nuclear engineers employed in the country, some 40 percent are expected […]
VEC Increasing Customer Charges Beginning April 1
Volunteer Energy Cooperative will raise its rates for the first time since 2005 as the company works to combat the rising prices of maintenance and materials. VEC Crossville and Monterey Service Area Manager Kevin Hembree said the residential customer flat rate charge will increase by $5.25, taking the price from $11.77 to $17. That rate […]
McMinnville Looking For Baseball, Softball Coaches
McMinnville Parks and Recreation is searching for youth baseball and softball coaches to keep up with one of the highest spring registrations in league history. McMinnville Athletic Coordinator Terry Beard said the pool of players is increasing every year. He said with over 500 kids signed up, five of the 40 teams are without a […]
Putnam Schools To Allow Nose Studs For Teachers
Putnam County Schools looking to amend its teacher attire policy after several teachers reached out asking the board to permit nose piercings. The policy change approved on first reading after the School Board considered the idea. It will be reviewed again in April. Director of Schools Corby King said the requests were sent to the […]
Public Science Meeting On UC Park Research Held
Scientists from local parks and national agencies came together Wednesday at the Historic Rugby Visitors Center to share their findings from a year’s worth of researching local parks. Niki Nicholas is Superintendent of Big South Fork River and Obed Wild and Scenic River. Nicholas said this is the eighth year of the annual event. She […]
Algood Council Approves Ordinance To Approve Leaders
Algood City Administrator Keith Morrison will still oversee the hiring process, but the candidate he selects will have to be ratified by the City Council. That after a new ordinance passed on second and final reading Tuesday. Several members of the public voiced their concerns with the ordinance proposed by City Council Member Ron Graves, […]
Putnam Planning Rescinds County Road Recommendation
The Putnam County Planning Commission rescinded a recommendation to accept a new county road during its Tuesday meeting. Planning Director Kevin Rush said parts of Anna Maria Lane’s gravel were washed out by heavy rains after the commission suggested adding the street to the county list in February. Rush said he spoke with Road Supervisor […]
