Plastic Free July Initiative Aims To Educate
The Plastic Free July Initiative underway across the Upper Cumberland, a local expert said going plastic-free is the only way to resolve long term environmental issues. The initiative is to help spread awareness of the damage plastic can do to the environment. Putnam County Solid Waste Department Program Manager for Education Lisa Luck said plastic […]
Putnam Schools Bidding Out CTE Barn For Vet Science
Putnam County Schools looking to bid a barn that would provide real-world experience for Upperman High School’s Veterinarian and Animal Science CTE Program. Putnam County Schools CTE Supervisor Jackie Vester said the barn is part of the third year of the system’s Innovative School Models Grant Program. She said animals provided by the school’s agriculture […]
Tech Adjusting Fines To Punish Repeat Violations
Tennessee Tech is increasing parking fines to discourage students from repeatedly violating the rules. News and Public Relations Director Jonathan Frank said the changes came from a proposal created by the school’s Student Government Association (SGA) and Student Parking Committee. Frank said many of the parking fines will stay the same as the primary focus […]
White Co. Weighing Convenience Center Options
White County is considering whether to move or close the convenience center located at the county landfill. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the change is necessary because Waste Management will not continue to operate the center on their new land. He said Waste Management will not use the center due to liability concerns and […]
Overton Budget Committee Continues Looking For Cuts
Overton County Commission Chair Darwin Clark said the county’s budget committee is back at work looking at every possible way to save money. A County Commission meeting scheduled for Monday postponed while the committee continues its work. Clark said one of the main goals of the committee has been to reduce the size of the […]
Dale Hollow Ranked As Top 25 Bass Lake
Bassmaster Magazine recognized Dale Hollow Lake as a top 25 bass lake in the southeast, up two spots from last year. According to Bassmaster Magazine, the lake has become the gold standard for the state of Tennessee. Dale Hollow Marina and Cedar Hill Marina Owner Denny Wilbert said he appreciated the lake getting recognition for […]
