Celina Looking To Stop Trail Damage At Donaldson Park
A resident’s call for maintenance to the walking trail at Donaldson Park has Celina Aldermen considering ways to prevent trail damage. Resident Jason Upton said the walking trail is walkable, but it desperately needs new gravel. Upton said he believes most of the damage is caused by people using the trail at night. “I would […]
Celina Holding Off On Street Paving, Pending Line Work
Celina Aldermen will hold off on the town’s repaving discussion pending work on sewers. The town recently acquired a $2 million loan to repave every street within the city limits. Alderman Michael Boles said he was in favor of waiting to start the project. “I think we need to wait until we fix the sewers […]
Lowery Said Negotiations On Possible Park Property Slowed
Sparta Mayor Jerry Lowery said that the city has yet to reach a deal to purchase 120 acres of property near Winding Lane for a possible park The city first expressed interest in purchasing the property over a year ago. Lowery said negotiations with the property owner have come to a standstill and that the […]
Upperman With Top 10 Finisher At FCCLA National Conference
Upperman High School’s Kallee Chambers finished eighth place in the entrepreneurship competition at FCCLA’s National Conference. Chambers assembled and presented a business plan for a flower shop, which included a description. advertising plans, and hiring plans. Chambers said placing as high as she did was a pleasant surprise. “I just wasn’t expecting to get top […]
Algood Council Approves Rezoning 6.53 Acres For Work Yard
Algood City Council approved the rezoning of 6.53 acres on Mirandy Road from low density residential to light industrial. A work yard for a local construction company will occupy the spot. Mirandy Road Homeowner George Lee said he was unsure if a the work yard was the right use for the land. “I keep hearing […]
Reverse Trends; Cookeville Gets Better Price, Faster Delivery
Cookeville Public Works Officials got good news last week with a new roll-off garbage truck ready for immediate delivery. And they saved money. Cookeville Public Works Director Mary Beth Elrod said the city had planned for a late summer arrival before the call last week. Elrod said the new truck will help pick up trash […]
Putnam Schools “Excited And Encouraged” By TCAP Results
Putnam County Students showed increased proficiency in all four core subject areas in this year’s TCAP testing. Data and Testing Supervisor Jason Stickler said scores have been trending up in English, math, science, and social studies for the last three years. Stickler said he is encouraged by the results because they affirm that students are […]
Tech Named Top Public University In State by ‘Money’
Tennessee Tech named the top public university in the state according to Money’s 2025 “Best Colleges in the U.S.” Universities rated on the quality of education, affordability, and outcomes. Tennessee Tech earned a four-star rating, tying with the University of Tennessee-Knoxville. Only Vanderbilt University and King University beat Tech’s four-star rating among private schools. In […]
Livingston’s Qualls Seeks Efficiency, Resolve in First Season
Livingston Wildcats football head coach Kaleb Qualls has seen the team instill his goals over the off-season.
UC Seniors Invited To First Senior Prom This Weekend
Seniors from across the Upper Cumberland can enjoy a new event Saturday afternoon, the first Senior Prom. Fentress County Senior Center Director Kelly Young said the success of the center’s winter formal and the beginning of prom season last spring sparked the idea. Young said the prom gives residents the chance to stay active and […]
