Byrdstown’s Hull Honored By Governor As Distinguished Artist
Bluegrass musician and Pickett County native Sierra Hull will be honored by Governor Bill Lee as a Distinguished Artist. Hull said the award was a surprise, but she feels grateful to be recognized for her contributions to the Tennessee music scene. Hull said it was a honor to be recognized since she is a born […]
Oak Avenue and First Street Four-Way Stop Now Permanent
The four-way stop at the intersection of Cookeville’s North Oak Avenue and West First Street is now permanent. Previously, the intersection had stop signs on First Street while Oak Avenue was a through street. The city installed a temporary four-way stop in May to see if it would make the intersection safer. Cookeville Public Works […]
Crossville Native PJ Barnes Returns Home As Tourism Director
Crossville native PJ Barnes is the Crossville-Cumberland County Chamber of Commerce’s new Tourism Director. The Tennessee Tech graduate returns home after a brief stint with the Tennessee Golf Association. Barnes said his familiarity with local attractions was part of the position’s appeal, but he is also interested in helping strengthen the community. “I love this […]
Overton Begins Second Search For Ambulance Director
Overton County will try for a second time to fill the position of county ambulance director after reposting the job opening. Overton County Executive Steven Barlow had selected 911 Director and Interim Ambulance Director Chris Masiongale to fill the position full-time, but the county commission rejected Masiongale earlier this year. Several commissioners believed that Masiongale […]
WCTE Loses $1M Funding, Plans To Find New Options
A federal package that eliminated some $1 million in funding for WCTE will not close the station’s doors. WCTE President and CEO Avery Hutchins said the $1 million loss accounts for some 40 percent of the station’s budget. Hutchins said the station has about a year’s worth of reserve funds, giving the station time to […]
School Board Members Learn New Laws At TSBA Event
School Board members from across the state learned about new school-related laws at the Annual TSBA Summer Law Institute. TSBA President and White County School Board Vice Chairman Jayson McDonald said this year’s biggest legislative change came through the mobile device law, which bars students from using their phones during instructional time. McDonald said the […]
Monterey’s Blaylock Looks to Set New Goals As Senior
Monterey Wildcat football player Jack Blaylock has broken records throughout his time playing linebacker.
