WCTE Putting More Emphasis On Great TV Auction Amidst Cuts
With the threat of federal funding being cut, WCTE’s Great TV auction fundraiser this year may be more important than ever. General Manager Avery Hutchins said 100 percent of the funds raised from the auction go to supporting the station’s operating costs. Hutchins said 40 percent of WCTE’s operating budget comes from funding from the […]
Free Fishing Day Set For Tennessee State Parks Saturday
You will not need a fishing license to cast your line in Tennessee’s state parks Saturday. Edgar Evins State Park Manager Brad Halfacre said Free Fishing Day is the only day of the year anyone can fish without a license. Halfacre said fishing is more than just a fun activity. “Give a man a fish, […]
First Presbyterian Civil Rights Class Has Strong Turnout
A diverse group of community members attended the first of four Race, Racism, and Civil Rights classes at Cookeville’s First Presbyterian Church Tuesday evening. Tennessee Tech Senior Executive for Access, Belonging, and Community Outreach Dr. Robert Owens taught the class. He said the course unpacks race and racism from both an individual and systemic perspective. […]
Transportation Luncheon To Inform On Projects And Plans
The Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce will host a luncheon Tuesday to discuss how transportation impacts economic development and community growth. “The Intersection of Transportation and Growth” brings together local leaders with T-DOT Region Two Director Danny Oliver. Chamber Director of Membership Karlyn Reel said attendees will learn the current status of transportation projects and […]
Belle Acres Tears Down Old Bar, Pro Shop Under Construction
A new pro shop coming to Cookeville’s Belle Acres Golf Course, after the The Bar on the Green restaurant torn down. Belle Acres owner Martha Davidson said the golf course has been in the family for over 95 years. Davidson said her uncle ran the bar until he died, and it has since been leased […]
Budget Concerns Could Lead To Crossville Water Rate Increase
Crossville City Council considering water rate increases due to growing concerns about a tight water and sewer fund budget. Crossville Finance Director Nathan Clouse said lower federal interest rates have limited revenue growth and caused an increase in depreciation. Clouse said currently, the city’s water and sewer budget shows a $12,000 surplus. “We are really […]
Perdue Working With IDB To Finalize Departure, Money Owed
The Cookeville Industrial Development Board met with a Perdue representative Wednesday to discuss the details of completing the plant’s departure from Monterey. The board had questions on whether there are any other amounts owed by Perdue due to a couple of provisions included in the lease. Board Attorney Kent Moore said one provision in the […]
UCHRA Food Commodity Program Set To Be Outsourced
UCHRA’s long running commodity program will soon be contracted out to local food banks. UCHRA Executive Director Mark Farley told the Policy Board Wednesday the commodity program required additional funding from the agency to operate. Farley said the state made the recommendation as a logical step to better serve the people. “From a business perspective, […]
Crossville Council Not Sold On City Ambulance Service
The Crossville City Council expressed concerns during a Tuesday work session about adding an ambulance service to the city’s fire department. Some residents believe that having a city and county ambulance service would improve response times within Crossville city limits. Some council members questioned how the city would pay for the addition. Crossville Finance Director […]
