State Parks Hosting First UC Meeting
Tennessee State Parks will present more information on the park’s ten-year comprehensive plan during a series of statewide meetings, including a Tuesday night stop in the Upper Cumberland. Tennessee State Parks Area Four Manager Kenny Gragg said the meetings serve as progress report on the plan. Gragg said all of the Upper Cumberland state parks […]
White County Considering New Trash Trucks
White County Commissioners are considering purchasing two roll-off trucks for the county’s Solid Waste Department. The two roll-off trucks combined will cost just under $500,000. White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said it is about time to replace the trucks as they have had the current ones for several years. “Well we are just trying […]
Putnam Expecting Culture Shift For Wildcats
Entering his second season as head boys basketball coach, Will Putnam said he is looking to change the culture of Monterey basketball. The Wildcats went 3-30 last season, finishing in last place in the region. Putnam said the team is leaving that season in the past and noted that this summer has been encouraging. “I […]
Carter Likes Defensive Start For Eagles
Tennessee Tech Guard Peyton Carter said she can already see the team’s off-season emphases pay off. In her fifth season on the team, Carter said this year’s lineup will feature many new faces to the program. She said with basically a new roster this year, the team is attacking weaknesses that have plagued past seasons. […]
Sparta Approves Garbage Truck, Repairs
Sparta City Council approved paying for repairs of the city’s garbage truck and the purchase of a new garbage truck on Thursday. Sparta Public Works Director Dillard Quick said the city had to replace the entire front axle on its current truck. Quick said the city needs another garbage truck, at a price of some […]
Gainesboro Church Dealing With Amazon Issues
Gainesboro’s Bridge Community Church has approached the city’s aldermen for help witht property damage being caused by Amazon delivery trucks. Church Co-Pastor Ken Lewis said the delivery drivers are using the entrance beside the church to pick up packages from the post office. Lewis then said the drivers are turning the corner too sharp and […]
York Institute Recognized For Civic Learning
York Institute has been recognized by the State Department of Education for outstanding preparation in civics and history. York Institute received the Tennessee Excellence in Civics Education School Seal which is given to schools that provide professional development and real-world learning opportunities. York Institute Director John Bush said he believes the school’s efforts will lead […]
Sparta Approves $366K Water Station Upgrade
Upgrades coming to the Story Mountain Water Booster Station. Sparta Mayor Jerry Lowery said the $366,000 price tag is the result of updating electrical wiring as the current station does not meet state building codes. Lowery also said the water pump at the station has gotten to a point where it is beyond repair. “We […]
Williams: Budget Must Account For East TN
Governor Bill Lee’s annual budget hearings kicked off the upcoming budget cycle this week. Representative Ryan Williams leads the house work on the budget. He said these hearings allow state departments to share a list of priorities explaining what they want to maintain or add to their operations in the next fiscal year. Williams said […]
York State Park Hosting Veterans Day Weekend
Alvin C. York State Park is hosting its annual World War I Living history event this weekend. State Park Manager Nate Dodson said they honor all veterans but they particularly focus on World War I as York is a major historical figure that was part of the war. Dodson said this year’s weekend event is […]
