Tech Exploring NIL Collective For Athletics
As college sports navigates an ever-changing landscape, Tech Athletic Director Mark Wilson said a name, image, likeness collective could be the next step to enhance Tech athletics. NIL refers to a student athlete’s ability to make monetary gains off of their name, image, and likeness. Since the NCAA implemented new guidelines in January 2021, over […]
Byrdstown Water Plant Searching For Dynamite Crew
The Byrdstown Water Treatment Plant Project underway despite the contractor having issues finding a dynamite crew. Plant Superintendent of the Byrdstown Water Treatment Plant Buster Harmon said the project requires the removal of sandstone and limestone. He said there are too few dynamite crews with Tennessee licenses available. “If they don’t use dynamite then they […]
Millard Oakley Library Awarded Technology Grant
The Millard Oakley Public Library awarded the Training Opportunities for the Public Grant Tuesday to improve its technology within the library. Library Director Judith Cutright said the grant will be used to buy wi-fi hotspots and upgrade the internet infrastructure of the library. “This is vital for school purposes, for entertainment, or for those that […]
Fentress Approves MOUs Required For SRO Funding
Fentress County has approved two separate memorandums of understanding to fund school resource officers throughout the county. Finance Director Tyler Arms said both agreements involved the sheriff’s department, one for York Institute and the other for the Fentress County Board of Education. Arms said the memorandums will allow them access to a grant that provides […]
Cookeville To Add New Commercial Garbage Route
Cookeville plans to raise its commercial trash fee by 12 percent in preparation for a new route, a new truck, and a new driver. Public Works Director Mary Beth Elrod said due to growth, the city expects to have to add a new route to cover additional volume in the next two to three years. […]
Livingston Approves New Airport Hangar
Livingston will move forward with a new 80′ by 80′ hangar at the city airport. Airport Chairman Jason Duke said the hangar will sit on a grassy field between the airport’s other two hangars. Duke said that Mid-State Construction will build and pay for the building in exchange for a twenty-five year lease after it […]
Cookeville Company Celebrates 12 Years Of Playgrounds
As Algood’s Hope Church celebrated the opening of its new playground Tuesday, Cookeville-based Recreational Concepts celebrated twelve years of bringing smiles to children across the state. Co-Founder Shelia Stewart said playgrounds still appeal to children of all ages because the amount of different attractions they can offer has increased over time. She said one of […]
Pickett K-8 Fills Positions After Retirements
A lot of new faces will greet students when Pickett K-8 School reopens in weeks. Pickett County Director of Schools Diane Elder told the School Board Monday night they expected nine teachers to retire, but a tenth left for a better opportunity. Elder said K-8 Principal Emily Bilbrey has done a wonderful job filling the […]
Byrdstown Approves Sewer Pump Station Repairs
Byrdstown Aldermen approved the purchase of a replacement sewer pump Monday night, after the pump malfunctioned some three weeks ago. Byrdstown Mayor Sam Gibson said the system normally runs on two pumps but the first one went down a year ago. The city had implemented a bypass to run off of one pump. Then, the […]
Livingston Approves $3.8M Energy Project
Livingston Aldermen approved $3.8 million in funding for a green energy project to reduce energy usage. Mayor Curtis Hayes said the project will reduce overall energy costs by roughly thirty-six percent and eliminate nearly $900,000 in capital costs over the next three to four years. Hayes said one of the key features of the project […]
