Putnam Election Office In Need Of More Space
Putnam County officials exploring funding options to expand the County Elections Office. Mayor Randy Porter said the existing office was built in 2008. He said that with more people registered to vote in the county than ever, the facility is running short on space. The Putnam County Health Department recently opened its new addition and […]
More Landscaping Coming To Neal Street Corridor
Landscaping upgrades and beautification are on the way to Cookeville’s Neal Street corridor. Cookeville Public Works Director Mary Beth Elrod said the department is evaluating the existing trees in the median islands. She said a mixed bag of trees have been planted over the years, some of which are old or dead. She said Neal […]
Clay Student Wins National Marble Tournament
A Clay County student has been dubbed the King of Marbles for his victory at the 101st National Marble Tournament. Nine-year-old Myles Lacy said he won a trophy, a medal, a watch, and a $2,000 college scholarship for winning the tournament. Marble Coach Brian Cherry said marble games have a rich history in Clay County […]
Tech’s Engineering Building Nearing Completion
Tennessee Tech’s new Ashraf Islam Engineering Building is set to be completed and turned over to faculty late July. College of Engineering Dean Joseph Slater said they will begin the move-in process quickly in order to prepare portions of the building for use in the upcoming fall semester. Slater said the building will serve as […]
Middle School Greenhouse Set For August Opening
Framing underway and the White County Middle School Greenhouse is on track to be completed before school starts. White County Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the facility is more extensive than what people might imagine when thinking of a backyard greenhouse. He said the building will have running utilities, electricity, ventilation, and a full […]
CRMC Becomes Core Rotation Site For Medical Students
Cookeville Regional now serving as a core site for medical students, providing a place for students to learn and additional expertise for the region. Gastroenterologist Nicole Pisapia said a core site is the medical facility where students begin their two years of hands-on learning in a hospital. Pisapia said they will be starting their first […]
UC Habitat Applying For Preservation Grant
Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity is applying for a Housing Preservation Grant to support its new house repair program. Repair Services Coordinator Stacy Nash said the grant would allow Habitat to go into the counties they serve and do house repairs for citizens who are elderly, disabled, or low income. Nash said one of the […]
