Monterey Awards Bid For Hwy 70 Sewer Extension Near I-40
Monterey Aldermen awarded a bid Monday night for the town’s Highway 70 sewer line extension project. The project will install new sewer lines on the east and west sides of Highway 70 and will connect to the current system that was installed at exit 300 on I-40. Consulting Engineer Nathaniel Green said the original low […]
Cookeville Discusses Access Points On Tennessee Avenue
Cookeville City Council faces its first hurdle on preserving limited access on Tennessee Avenue, discussing a street request at Monday’s work session. The requested access point would give public street access to properties north of the Nashville Eastern Railroad. Cookeville City Manager James Mills said Tennessee Avenue to limit access points to maintain efficient traffic […]
Tech Team Wins Research Award Using Tech-Created Model
The American Society for Engineering Education honored two Tennessee Tech professors and two Tech graduate students for their research on fluid velocity. The foursome used Tennessee’s Tech Renaissance Foundry model, an interdisciplinary teaching platform developed at Tech. Chemical Engineering Professor Dr. Pedro Arce said the model helps students bridge the gap between fundamental principles and […]
Crossville Spay Neuter Clinic In Need Of Clients
Crossville’s A Time 4 Paws Spay and Neuter Clinic has openings for residents in need of services for their animals. Clinic President Karen McMeekin said the clinic provides affordable spay and neuter surgeries along with other services for local dogs and cats. McMeekin said the clinic needs more clients, as the clinic could lose its […]
Averitt Wins Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Award
Cookeville-based Averitt won the Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Award for Clean Air and Transportation Solutions, announced Monday. Averitt Vice President of Marketing and Communications Gina Billings said the recognition is not just an honor, but recognition for the company’s sustainability efforts. Billings said Averitt is committed to sustainability, which is important for the entire transportation industry. […]
DeKalb Elections Office Move Complete, Day 1 Monday
The DeKalb County Elections Office has officially completed its move to the county complex. The DeKalb Elections Office initially requested over a year ago to be moved out of the county courthouse due to security measures that were implemented. DeKalb County Administrator of Elections Dustin Estes said it took several months, as the portion of […]
Overton In Need Of Information On Dead Body Discovery
The Overton County Sheriff’s Office needs more information regarding the dead body discovered inside a refrigerator last Friday. The body found off Highway 164 near Sunk Cane Road. Overton County Sheriff John Garrett said investigators are currently working with limited information. “I’m sure it will develop, but it just hasn’t yet,” Garrett said. “We don’t […]
Warren County’s Gillespie Promises No Excuses, Just Results
Warren County football player John Gillespie said every day throughout the summer has been dedicated to the Pioneers football team.
Cookeville Man Arrested For Sexual Exploitation Of A Minor
A Cookeville man has been arrested for sexual exploitation of a minor. According to the Cookeville Police Department, 40-year-old Ronald Smith had possession of child abuse material. After receiving a cybertip, the Cookeville Police Department assigned the investigation to the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC). A search warrant was obtained for Smith’s Cookeville […]
Gainesboro ART MART Offering Art Supplies To Community
The Roaring River Cultural Alliance is now offering art supplies to the community with the opening of its brand new ART MART in downtown Gainesboro. Cultural Alliance Vice President Karen Parks said the ART MART is stocked with donated art supplies such as canvases, paint, and yarn. Parks said the cost of supplies can be […]
