Tech Students Design Remodel For Algood Bank Branch
First National Bank of Tennessee in Algood will get a new look with the help of students in Tennessee Tech’s School of Human Ecology. Design Studies Instructor Madison Lynn said the bank had been thinking about a remodel and reached out to the university to have students get experience by helping with the design of […]
Spring Street Sinkhole Set To Be Repaired After Agreement
A 2024 Sinkhole on Spring Street sits closer to repair after an agreement between the city and a local business. The sinkhole developed last November in front of Cavender’s, interrupting traffic, and causing the break of several water lines. Part of the sinkhole sits on the Cavender’s Store property. City Manager James Mills said those […]
Bid Sought To Refurbish Dodson Branch Gym Floor
The Jackson County School Board is seeking bids to refurbish the gym floor at Dodson Branch Elementary. Dodson Branch Elementary Principal Brian Lee said the gym floor has been touched up but has not been refurbished since it was first installed back in 2012. Jackson County Director of Schools Jason Hardy said thirteen years without […]
UC Growth In Part Because Of Ag Options Available
You might think that with people moving into the Upper Cumberland, less land and less opportunity might exist for agriculture here. But Fentress County Ag Extension Agent John Gunter said a lot of people who are moving here because of agriculture. He said people want the chance to farm, in small gardens and larger acreage. […]
Chamber Grant To Help Students Learn, Grow Tourism
The Smithville/DeKalb County Chamber of Commerce has received a $50,000 grant to purchase equipment for the DeKalb County High School’s digital media department. Chamber Executive Director Suzanne Williams said the grant is from the state’s ThreeStar Program. Williams said said the chamber plans to work with the school to produce videos featuring things to do […]
Cumberland Board Looking For Interim Director Candidates
The Cumberland County School Board asking school personnel who might be interested in serving as the system’s Interim Director to reach out. School Board members met with the Tennessee School Board Association this week to discuss getting help with choosing a replacement for Billy Stepp. School Board Chair Chris King said he’s concerned that the […]
Local Pastor: Easter Sermon Challenging To Prepare
A local pastor says that preparing a sermon for Easter Sunday is more challenging than you might think. Cookeville First United Methodist Church Pastor Chip Hunter said the sermon is challenging because everyone already knows the message. Hunter said he tries not to be too spectacular as he has had a few sermons that he […]
Right-Of-Way Process Begins For New Willow Center
Cookeville will acquire right of way to begin roadway improvements around the new Willow Avenue shopping center. Community Development Director Jon Ward said the city will acquire land from Willow Avenue Church of Christ along Greengate Lane. It is a total of 0.381 acres. “In exchange for the right-of-way, the city would provide a new […]
Council Begins Third Phase Of 10th Street Widening
Cookeville City Council voted Thursday night to begin design for the most difficult portion of the 10th Street expansion, from Fisk Road to North Washington. The congested one-mile stretch features commercial properties on both sides of the street. City Manager James Mills said the road would be expanded to five lanes with sidewalks on both […]
Board Unsure On Allocating $500K Achievement Bonus
The Jackson County School Board conflicted Thursday night on how much of a state bonus for school system performance should go to employees. The system received $500,000 from the state based on having more than 50 percent of its schools finish with an “A” grade. Jackson County Director of Schools Jason Hardy said employee bonuses […]
