Tech Freshmen, Transfers Up As Fall Approaches
Current numbers show a 379-student enrollment increase with just over 60 days until the Tennessee Tech fall semester opens. Vice President for Enrollment & Communication Karen Lykins said that’s a roughly 4.6 percent increase over last year’s enrollment. Freshmen numbers are up as are transfers. Lykins said better data has led to better outreach. “It’s […]
5-Year-Old Teams With First Lady For Food Drive
A Cookeville woman and her daughter are partnering with Tennessee’s First Lady to collect food this week. Five-year-old Madelyn Whittemore heard about the Tennessee Kids Serve Summer Challenge. The purpose of the challenge is to instill in kids a heart for service and use a small portion of their summer break to serve others. Madelyn’s mom […]
Waste Management Begins Takeover Process
Waste Management has begun the hiring process as the takeover of the White County Landfill now underway. Area Director of Disposal Operations Don Gentilcore said he is excited to bring innovative opportunities to the county. He said new employees will begin onboarding when the sale closes in early July. “We have several other landfills that […]
Five New Baxter Businesses Cut Ribbons Thursday
The growth in Baxter took center stage Thursday as five new businesses celebrated their ribbon cuttings Thursday. Freedom House Coffee Shop, Veterans Barber Shop, Baxter Coin Laundry, Ascend Pediatrics, and Tee Up Golf are recognized by city officials. Freedom House Co-Owner Tamar Doughty said they chose Baxter because it was thriving. “When we first came […]
Tech Trustees Increase Tuition Just Over 5%
Tennessee Tech Trustees raised student tuition and mandatory fees Thursday roughly five percent for the 24-25 academic year. President Phil Oldham told the board University leadership does not take the increase lightly. The increase takes into account inflationary pressures, progress on the campus pay study, increased utility costs and state and federal mandates. “Nobody wants […]
