Local Expert: Permaculture Homesteading On The Rise
A local expert says the concept of permaculture living is gaining traction in homesteading and gardening communities across the region. Homestead Consultant Owner Ryan Steva (STEE-VUH) said the permaculture system is a style of homesteading and gardening that encourages using different systems to work with nature instead of against it. Steva said there are multiple […]
Livingston Academy Launches Student Recycling Program
Livingston Academy students are participating in a new recycling program that teaches them about responsibility and community. Comprehensive Development Classroom Teacher William McDaniel said his class has been split into crews where they make weekly recycling pickups from classrooms. He said job responsibilities rotate to help students understand the different roles they may play in […]
3 Overton Schools Receive Money From Former Director
A former Overton County Superintendent remembered three Overton County Schools in his will. Lisa Coil presented the three Overton County schools with $800 checks on behalf of her father, Edwin Garrett. Coil said the her father’s will states that the only stipulation for the money is that it be spent directly for the students. The […]
Jackson Partnership Battling Substance Abuse Thursday
A Recovery and Prevention Celebration will showcase resources available to Jackson County residents Thursday night to fight substance abuse. The Jackson County Prevention Partnership hosting the event at Gainesboro’s Bridge Church. Power of Putnam Project Director Nora Anderson said in rural counties, people often have to travel to find resources like these, or simply do […]
Putnam Schools To Move Personal Finance Out Of Middle Schools
The Putnam County School System plans to make Personal Finance Class available for high schoolers only to ensure that the subject matter reaches students who need it most. Curriculum Supervisor Bubba Winningham said the class is currently taught in high schools but is also available in the spring semester for eighth graders. He said the […]
South Fentress Park Reservations Now Done At Courthouse
Fentress County residents looking to reserve space at the South Fentress Community Park will now do so at the County Courthouse. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said last year, park officials stepped down after some 35 years and gave the county control over the park. He said until now, reservations were made by visiting the workplaces […]
Reducing TVA Footprint At Jefferson/Neal Some 800K
Removing or replacing the TVA tower at the intersection of Neal Street and South Jefferson Avenue would cost at least $800,000. Cookeville paid a $30,000 deposit in September to have TVA conduct a study to decide if the structure could be replaced by a one or two-pole structure. Cookeville Energy Department Director Carl Haney said […]
Van Buren Sheriff Introduces Recognition Program
The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department has launched a program that will recognize staffers for their impactful work each quarter. Sheriff Michael Brock told the Van Buren County Commission that staffers can be nominated by supervisors, peers, or citizens. He said nominations will be brought to a three-person committee that will select officers for special […]
Crain Retiring As Van Buren Veterans Officer
Johnny Crain resigned as Van Buren County Veterans Service Officer, effective at the end of the month. In a letter to County Commissioners, Crain informed leadership he planned to retire. His final day of service will be March 28. County Executive David Sullivan said Committee B of the commissioners will begin the process of replacing […]
Overton Schools Contracting For Preschool Help
The Overton County School Board approved a contract with Kids Putnam Incorporated for a Preschool Development Plan at its Tuesday night meeting. Director of Schools Donnie Holman said Overton County has run out of space for any more Pre-k students and has one more student in need of care. He said Kids Putnam will operate […]
