Cookeville Senior Center Denied More Funding From County
The Cookeville Senior Center expected to receive the same amount of county funding in the new fiscal year as it received this year. The center had requested more in this year’s budget. Center Director Maxine Frasier said the new money would have gone a long way in combating rising prices. Frasier said increased costs of […]
Sparta Fire Chief Young Wrapping Up His 40-Year Career
Chief Kirk Young will soon wrap up his 40-year career with the Sparta Fire Department this week. Young said he got his start after his wife pointed him to a newspaper ad stating Sparta was hiring police and firefighters. Young, a factory worker at the time, decided to take the job to better himself. Young […]
Blasting Underway On Caney Fork Water Treatment Project
Pit blasting underway for a project set to upgrade Spencer’s water facilities. Warren County Utility District General Manager Anthony Pelham said a new raw water intake pump station will be constructed, to take water from the Caney Fork. Pelham said Spencer’s water source is the city lake, which is full of organics, manganese, and iron. […]
Expert: Firework Injuries, Heat Illnesses Common This Week
With a full week of Independence Day activities and fireworks ahead, a local EMA Officer said it will be important to remain diligent to stay safe. Jackson County EMA Public Information Officer Derek Woolbright said heat related illness and dehydration are common this time of year. Woolbright said fireworks injuries are also common, especially if […]
Dual Enrollment Increasing Statewide, Locally; Trades Popular
Dual enrollment has increased at Tennessee Community Colleges and TCAT facilities some 86 percent in the last five years, 139 percent over the last decade. TCAT McMinnville’s Dual Enrollment Accreditation Coordinator Michele Chamberlain said dual enrollment programs allow students to earn college credit through their high school classes. Chamberlain said faster access to a career […]
New Tech AD A Program Builder, Fundraiser, Team Player
New Tennessee Tech Athletic Director Casey Fox arrives in Cookeville with a reputation of building programs, according to a Montana State colleague. MSU Assistant Athletic Director for Communications Bill Lamberty said Fox helped improve fundraising. That led to a new football building and indoor track facility. Lamberty said Fox is a people person, which is […]
Biz Foundry Expanding To Crossville, Closing Warren Office
The Biz Foundry will expand to Crossville this summer. Vice President Tiffany Anton said the non-profit that helps small businesses and entrepreneurs will setup shop at the historic Cumberland Mountain School. Anton said the Foundry will offer 10 private offices, co-working space, a conference room, and an event space. “There’s not a lot of space […]
Morgan: County Still Pursuing Roaring River Park Lease
Jackson County Mayor Jim Morgan said that the county is still pursuing a lease at Roaring River Park with the Corps of Engineers. Morgan said the county has recently received an archeological study agreement from the Corps of Engineers. Morgan said he has sent the agreement to the county’s budget committee and the county attorney […]
Double Springs Replacing Bloomington Springs Waterline
Preparations underway for the Double Springs Utility District to install new waterlines for the Bloomington Springs area. Double Springs Board Chairman Lynn McHenry said new waterlines will be installed between Buffalo Valley Road and Bloomington Road, and then down toward Highway 56. McHenry said the project will be an improvement to the area’s water system. […]
Van Buren’s Sapp Looking to Host Substate Round Again
Van Buren girls basketball head coach Tyler Sapp has a goal he marks down every season.
