Chess Growing In UC, Crossville Hosting Tournament Saturday
It may not have the flash of video games or social media, but chess remains a popular Upper Cumberland pastime, thanks in part to technology. The Cumberland County Chess Club will be hosting a chess tournament Saturday. Cumberland County Chess Club President William Flynn said the popularity of chess is growing in the Upper Cumberland […]
Tech’s $48 Million In Research Funding Sets New Record
Tennessee Tech has set a new university record by recording some $48 million in research funding for fiscal year 2025. Tennessee Tech Public Relations Director Jonathan Frank said this is the fifth year in a row that the university has set a new record in research funding. While many universities are facing headwinds with obtaining […]
Sparta Aldermen Approve Polk Street Fire Roof Replacement
Sparta will replace the roof at the Polk Street Fire Station. Mayor Jerry Lowery said the station’s roof is rotten in some areas because of water damage. Lowery said the rotting has created a hole, so the city wanted to go ahead and replace the entire roof to prevent future issues. “It’s not been like […]
Cookeville Adopts Procedure For Board Appointments
Cookeville City Council has adopted a new procedure so citizens can apply for appointment to various city boards and commissions. City Manager James Mills said the city has not had a formal procedure for involving residents. Mills said the new policy will consist of a single standard application to be used for all boards and […]
UC Family Justice Center Celebrates 10th Anniversary
The Upper Cumberland Family Justice Center celebrated ten years of serving victims and combating domestic violence during a Friday event. The center brings together resources for the domestic violence victim under one roof. District Attorney Bryant Dunaway said the anniversary means success in standing up for victims and against domestic violence. “There’s lots of moving […]
Cookeville’s Rick Woods Plans To Retire After 38 Years
Cookeville Leisure Services Director Rick Woods plans to wrap up his 38 year career with the city when he retires this fall. Woods said he first came to Cookeville to work as the managing director of the Cookeville Drama Center in 1985. Woods became a city employee when Leisure Services was created two years later. […]
Monterey Tee Ball President Charged With Theft
Monterey Tee Ball President Joshua Gallagher has been indicted and charged with theft between $2,500 and $10,000. The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office investigation revealed that Gallagher stole funds directly from the organization’s bank account for personal use. According to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, Gallagher’s personal purchases included food and clothing that were not associated […]
Cookeville Entering Negotiation For Pickleball Courts
Problems continue on Cookeville’s Cane Creek Pickleball Project as Cookeville City Council authorized the city manager to negotiate a change order price Thursday night. Cookeville Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said a test on the proposed pad last week showed issues. The pad did not dry properly following unstable weather over the past several months. […]
Putnam Fair Needs Volunteers, Anyone Can Get Involved
More volunteers are needed to serve at the Putnam County Fair, which begins at the end of July. Fairgrounds Manager and Fair Volunteer Coordinator Glenn Jones said the fair is a nonprofit, and the board is comprised of mostly volunteers. Jones said volunteers are essential to the fair’s success every summer. “Nobody gets paid to […]
