UC Women In Ag Gather Thursday For Learning
Women in agriculture across the Upper Cumberland will gather Thursday night. The Summit will feature professional speakers and classes to teach women on various agriculture topics such as crop preservation and cattle Production. Overton County Extension Agent Jason Garrett said he is excited for the annual summit. “It’s a growing fashion we have a lot […]
Highland Rim Trail May Be Best For Wildflowers
As summer approaches, wildflowers are coming out in full force along the Highland Rim Nature Trail at Edgar Evins State Park. Park Manager Brad Halfacre said the unique terrain of the trail makes it naturally suited for more variety in its plant life. Halfacre said the kinds of flowers that appear on the trail are […]
Swallows Named Chairman For Emergency Planning
Algood Assistant Police Chief Bryant Swallows selected as the new chairman for Putnam County’s Local Emergency Planning Committee. Swallows said that the role has historically not been occupied by law enforcement officers. He said it is important to have all of the different kinds of first responders working together through this committee. “I was impressed […]
Jamestown Splash Pad Opens With Improved Accessibility
The Jamestown Splash Pad opened early to keep the children on summer break from having to leave town to use one. Parks and Recreation Director Steven Brown said the community has been excited for the facility to start its second season. Brown said they have added a new accessibility feature to the pad since last […]
Schools Bidding Parking Lot Repaint During Summer
The Putnam County Schools soliciting bids for the striping and repainting of parking spaces throughout the district. Deputy Director Tim Martin said it is a part of the routine maintenance that the district performs each year. Martin said they will check every school to see which ones need the most repainting. “Obviously our high schools […]
Dunaway Elected As District Attorneys President
13th District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway has been elected to serve as president of the Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference. Dunaway said the president of the conference handles various administrative duties to support the offices of all the 32 District Attorneys General across the state. He said the position will benefit the 13th District because […]
Woodland Park Elementary Gets New Sensory Room
Woodland Park Elementary has a new sensory room to help give its students with disabilities a better learning environment. First and Second Grade Comprehensive Special Education Teacher Alli Wolford said it is a room that allows students with disabilities to interact with objects of various textures, colors, and sounds as they see fit. Wolford said […]
