Tech Working On Stadium, Academic Buildings Over Summer
The renovation of Johnson Hall, continued work on the football stadium and lots of fix-up jobs on the schedule for Tennessee Tech this summer. Tech Associate Vice President of Facilities Dan Warren said the foundation has been laid for the stadium’s west side and soon, steel could start being installed. Warren said the changes are […]
Upper Cumberland RV Park Holding Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
A new White County RV campground will celebrate its official ribbon-cutting Monday, giving campers both short and long-term options. Upper Cumberland RV Park Co-Owner Katie Haynes said the park started out of love for the outdoors. Haynes said the family spent several years considering the idea. Ultimately, Haynes said the family knew they wanted to […]
Cumberland Hospice House Auxiliary Releasing Butterflies
The Cumberland Hospice House Auxiliary will release 400 butterflies in a celebration of life ceremony Saturday. Auxiliary Co-Chair Sherry Koch said the program serves as a fundraiser for Hospice of Cumberland County and the six-bed residential facility Cumberland House. Koch said butterflies symbolize life, and releasing them is a special way to remember lost loved […]
HRS Optimistic For Additional Funding For Redbud Village
Highlands Residential Services Board of Directors said they are optimistic after learning that additional funding could be acquired for the Redbud Village Project. Redbud Village is a 20-unit housing development on Buffalo Valley Road that will serve homeless populations. Executive Director Chris Cassetty said the board is currently completing a federal home loan bank grant […]
Sparta Railroad Bridge Repairs Stalled On Budget Bids
Sparta’s project to repair the railroad walking bridge at South Carter Street River Park has stalled after bids came in over budget. The lowest bid for the project was an estimated $200,000. Sparta Mayor Jerry Lowery said the city was not expecting the project to cost that much. “We’re gonna look at other options as […]
New Telehealth Services Coming To Van Buren Schools
A telehealth partnership between the East Tennessee Children’s Hospital and the Van Buren County School could benefit children in the county. Director of Schools Katina Simmons said these services could help address attendance and truancy issues that come with being sick as well as provide quick care for students. Simmons said nurses can set up […]
International Yoga Day Is Saturday, Isha Holding Celebration
International Yoga Day takes place Saturday and Warren County’s Isha Institute of Inner Sciences will celebrate with a series of free yoga events. Isha’s Tim Ross said yoga and meditation has been around for thousands of years. Ross said both can help people alter their inner chemistry and transform themselves. Ross said the Western Hemisphere […]
Cumberland Schools Hire Farley As Director, Contract Next
The Cumberland County School Board voted Dr. Rebecca Farley to be the next Director of Schools. Farley has been serving as the school system’s interim director for the past two months. School Board Member Scott VanWinkle said he was impressed with Farley’s interview. “She demonstrated that she understands many of the challenges we face in […]
Jackson’s Thomas Using AAU Basketball for Senior Year
Jackson County basketball player Reese Thomas never stops playing competitive basketball.
Putnam Budget Committee Approves New Budget
The Putnam County Budget Committee agreed on a new fiscal year budget Thursday night after reviewing department head cuts and deciding on cost-of-living adjustments. Department heads asked Monday to cut ten percent of this year’s increased expenditures. County Mayor Randy Porter said that reduced the budget gap to about $3.2 million which can be covered […]
