Tech’s Child Development Lab Planning Expansion
Tennessee Tech’s Child Development Lab is in the earliest stages of planning an expansion so they can better support local families. Child Development Lab Director Angie Smith said they currently have a wait list of about 250 families looking to get their children into the program. Smith said they are looking to establish a long-term […]
Putnam Pre-School Registration Open, Spaces Left
Pre-school registration remains open for the Putnam County Schools new school year. Putnam County Schools offers 20 preschool classes across the county. Elementary and Instructional Supervisor Diana Wood said they still have room for children in multiple classes. “It’s not unusual for us to have openings at this time of year,” Wood said. “But we […]
Inflation Leads Sparta Increase In Court Costs
Sparta will increase ticket costs for court sessions, to combat the inflation of court materials. The previous court ticket cost is $133.75 and will be increased to $180.00. Sparta Police Chief Nick Dunn said the city was losing money performing court sessions. “It’s been slowly creeping up on us,” Dunn said. “With the way everything […]
New Pickleball Courts Planned For Community Center
Putnam County Parks and Recreation beginning the planning for six new pickleball courts at the Cookeville Community Center. The Association of Pickleball Professionals reports a 223 percent increase in participation over the last three years. Putnam Parks and Recreation Director Cody Maynard said that increase being seen in resident requests. “Pickleball has grown tremendously, probably […]
Monterey Takes Over 4th Celebration Friday
Monterey will extend the 4th of July weekend with a Friday full full of music, activities, and fireworks. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said the city’s Independence Day event will feature food vendors, plenty of crafts, contests, and bounce houses. Cleary said the main goal of the event is to bring the Monterey community through the […]
White Schools Focused On Physical, Mental Health
White County Schools will emphasize recognition for staffers who work with students on their physical and mental health during the coming school year. “School Health Heroes” will serve as the theme for the new school year, according to Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger. He said students and teachers deal with mental health challenges that may […]
New Emergency System For Fiddlers Jamboree
The DeKalb County EMA will be using a new emergency alert system during this weekend’s Smithville Fiddlers’ Jamboree. EMA Director Charles Parker said ReadyOp is a notification system that allows them to organize contact information for different groups and then communicate with people in a timely manner. Parker said they have been preparing and training […]
Cookeville Planning Studying Truck Stop, Gas Codes
The Cookeville Planning Commission will consider ordinance amendments defining truck stops, automobile and truck field centers, and gasoline and motor fuel retail. Economic and Community Development Director Jon Ward said the city recently received several calls from developers asking about potential gas facility locations. “We are just looking to clarify some of that language in […]
