Clay High School Students Offered Summer Job Program
Clay County High School students can earn up to $4,000 over eight weeks this summer through a new Youth Employment Program. Clay County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Doug Young said the chamber is working alongside the American Job Center to offer the program. He said Clay County is the only distressed county in the […]
Contract Closing On Gainesboro’s Shamrock Hotel Closer
The sale of Gainesboro’s Old Shamrock Motel is expected to get the green light by the weekend, opening the door for the historic building to be restored as a boutique hotel. Ridgefield Properties Managing Partner Marc Stengel said getting an official survey of the property is the final step before closing. Stengel said he expects […]
Tech’s Annual Clothesline Project Creates Visibility For Victims
The Tennessee Tech Women’s Center will hold its annual Clothesline Project Thursday to show victims of intimate partner and family violence that they are not alone. Women’s Center Director Dr. Helen Hunt said victims are invited to come make a shirt that tells the story of their experience with abuse. She said college students are […]
Warren Chosen For Industrial Development Program
The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development approved Warren County for its Property Evaluation Program Tuesday. Warren County Industrial Development Board Executive Director Wendy Sneed said the program will help the county identify property most primed for industrial development. She said the county submitted eight properties that will be ranked according to how smoothly […]
Cookeville High, White Plains Chillers To Be Replaced
Chillers at Cookeville High School and White Plains Academy set to be replaced as have both reached the end of the life cycle. Deputy Director of Schools Tim Martin said both chillers have had periods of downtime and have required expensive repairs and maintenance. He said those machines that get cooler air to classrooms become […]
Overton Adds Ambulance Driver To County Staff
The Overton County Commission approved the addition of a new ambulance driver position to the county staff Monday night. Commissioner and Ambulance Service Director Shane Walker said the driver would only be permitted to assist other medical staff and drive the ambulance. Walker said the plan was approved by the state as a solution to […]
Algood’s Proposed Budget Leaves Property Tax Same
Algood’s proposed 2024-2025 fiscal year budget leaves property taxes unchanged. During a Monday night work session, Algood City Administrator Keith Morrison told City Council Members the city brings in some $400,000 annually in property tax revenue. Morrison said the budget includes 50-cent raises for city employees. “For the ’24-’25, I’m estimating revenues at $3.8 million,” […]
