Old Laundromat Near Tech Repurposed To Pizza
The old laundromat next to the Tennessee Tech campus will offer up a different kind of heat this week. Cookeville Pizza and Pub is under its final inspection and ownership hopes to be serving slices in the next few days. Matt Twidle said opening the restaurant fulfills a lifelong dream of entering the food industry, […]
National Aviation Month Showcases Airport Local Value
It’s National Aviation Month. The aviation industry contributes some $40 billion annually to Tennessee’s economy, but the Upper Cumberland impact reaches far beyond economics. Upper Cumberland Regional Airport Director Dean Selby said military, medical, and police operations rely on regional airports. He said the airport is the front door of the community. When new businesses […]
Invasive Bradford Pear Trees Blooming Throughout UC
One of the beauties of spring, Bradford Pear trees blooming throughout the Upper Cumberland. Tennessee Tech Horticulture Professor Douglas Airhart said when the trees were introduced, they were loved for their teardrop shape and vibrant color. He said scientists believed the trees were seedless and noninvasive, but were mistaken. Airhart said though the seeds are […]
Power Of Putnam Gets Opioid Money For Vets
Power of Putnam received some $200,000 in state opioid abatement funds for its “Paws Off My Meds” project. Coalition Director Bill Gibson said the project is designed to prevent “vet shopping,” a ploy used to acquire opioids by having them prescribed to a pet. Gibson said the state funds will provide equipment like medicine lock […]
West End Digitization Day To Encapsulate The Area’s Past
Tennessee Tech Archives and West End Connections are partnering to archive more of the history of Cookeville’s West End neighborhood Saturday. Dr. Krystal Akehinmi said people can bring pictures and artifacts to have them digitized. Residents can also share stories that have been passed down as part of the oral history portion of the archive. […]
Cookeville Hires Its First Communication And Marketing Manager
The city of Cookeville has hired Haley Smith to serve as the city’s first-ever Communication and Marking Manager. Smith’s role with the city will be focused on keeping residents more informed and engaged. She accepted the job effective immediately and will report directly to City Manager James Mills. Smith has five years of professional experience, […]
