Sparta-White County Senior Center Making Progress
The Sparta-White County Senior Center has a new director as work continues to reopen the center with new plans and activities to offer. Director Jayne Guy said the community at large has come together and put a lot of work into the restructuring of the center. Guy said there is no official re-opening date, but […]
CRMC Foundation Celebrates 20-Year Anniversary
The Cookeville Regional Medical Center Charitable Foundation is celebrating 20 years of serving the Upper Cumberland community. Foundation Director John Bell said healthcare has become much more challenging over those 20 years. Those challenges have made the issues faced by local families even more difficult in many cases. Bell said the ticket to 20 years […]
Dekalb Teaching Discipline, Skills Through Work-Based Learning
Dekalb County High School’s Work-Based Learning Program allows students to support their families while developing real-world skills. Work-Based Learning Coordinator Brad Leach said students are provided the opportunity to experience the workforce and see what careers best fit their interests. He said discipline and responsibility are key traits that students form through this program. “With […]
Putnam Taking Bids On Next Step For Fair Arena
Putnam County accepting bids for projects surrounding the covered arena at the New Putnam County Fairgrounds. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said before the grandstands can go up around the arena this summer, contractors will need to create a suitable surface. He said gravel, pavement, and sidewalk work on the surrounding terrain, and top-coat dressing […]
Crossville Hosting Arbor Day Tree Giveaway Saturday
Crossville’s Tree Board is working with the city to host the annual tree giveaway on Saturday to celebrate Arbor Day. Tree Board Chair Janet Dowlen said they will be giving away different kinds of seedlings, as well as selling potted trees for easier care. Dowlen said she hopes the event will help people to better […]
Dogwood Park Fountain Closed To Repair Leaks
The fountain at Cookeville’s Dogwood Park will be closed for several weeks as it undergoes repairs to fix nagging leakage. Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said while the department has yet to identify what exactly the damage is, they know it began leaking last year. He said water is coming from the fountain’s central column, […]
