Putnam Visitors Bureau Reinvesting Funding Into Tourism
The Cookeville-Putnam County Visitors Bureau plans to reinvest expanded funding from Cookeville into increased tourism efforts. Executive Director Shan Stout said the Bureau will receive $40,000 this year, up from $25,000 in years past. Stout said it will be used to help schedule events for the Expo Center, being constructed on Tennessee Avenue. “The processes […]
Policies Slightly Different For Teachers, Focus Still Phones Off
As school begins over the next several weeks, tighter cell phone policies will go into effect for students, and teachers will also be reminded about using phones during class time. Warren County Director of Schools Grant Swallows said teachers are still allowed to access phones, but they are still held to the same usage standards […]
Fentress Hosting Public Hearing To Increase County Revenues
Fentress County will host a public hearing Monday in hopes of getting ideas from the public on ways to increase county revenue. The public hearing comes after the county opted not to raise property taxes this year. Fentress County Executive Jimmy Johnson said property taxes and a private act are the only ways for the […]
Overton Fair Opens Thursday, Takes Year Of Resident Work
The Overton County Fair kicks off its 86th year Thursday night with a few new twists. Fair Secretary Bob Matthews said this year, the cornbread and bean supper will be back for the first time in a few years. Matthews said the Miss Sunshine event will also include a Mr. Sunshine. Matthews said one big […]
Monterey Sets Street Paving List; Patchwork, Approval Next
The Monterey Street Committee formed a list of streets that need to be repaved, trying to add some priorities to the work. Street Committee Chairman Larry Bennett said each alderman provided a list of streets that need to be repaved in their respective ward. Cates Road, Louis Avenue, South Elm Street, and Speck Avenue are […]
State Grants White County Money For Parks And Rec Director
White County received a $50,000 grant from TDEC to help fund a parks and recreation director for the county. White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the county needed the director to help organize and promote facilities, as well as focus solely on Parks and Recreation. Robinson said the county has never had anyone to […]
Cumberland River Compact Retreat Shows Off Water Careers
Several Upper Cumberland Teachers were among the 16 who attended the two-day Cumberland River Compact water career retreat in Cookeville. Communications Director Meagan Hall said the Compact’s vision is to have clean and abundant water throughout the Cumberland River basin. Hall said educating teachers on water careers can help teachers show students another career opportunity. […]
Overton School Board Holds Director Of Schools Interviews
Three candidates for Overton County’s Director of Schools position discussed their plans for improving school safety and retaining staff during Tuesday night’s interviews with the School Board. Overton County Interim Director of Schools and Curriculum Director Kim Dillon has been with the system for over 20 years. Dillon said she brings a team-player leadership style. […]
