Cookeville’s Smith Using Tennis to Improve Off the Courts
Cookeville senior Cade Smith concluded his tennis career as a Cavalier Thursday. Smith has been playing tennis since the eighth grade. Cade was part of an undefeated regular season this past spring, starting 20-0 before losing in the state tournament. Smith said playing tennis has left a lasting impression. “It really impacted me,” Smith said. […]
UCHRA Planning Final Commodity Program Distribution
Despite calls to the state about extending the deadline or changing course, the UCHRA Commodity Program will be replaced September 20. Executive Director Mark Farley will be one of UCHRA’s representatives at a meeting with the state and department of agriculture next Tuesday. Farley said it has been difficult to communicate with the department of […]
White County’s Foster Ready For First Year As Head Coach
White County Warriors football head coach David Foster continues to get ready for his first season under the helm. Foster takes over the position after Curtis Beaty stepped down in the off-season. Foster leads a White County program that went to the state quarterfinal for the first time in program history last season. Foster said […]
Gainesboro Approves Additional Cost For Sidewalk Project
Gainesboro Aldermen approved an estimated $4,900 increase for the T-DOT Multimodal Sidewalk Project Thursday night. Gainesboro received a $600,000 grant with a five percent match from T-DOT in 2022. However, Gainesboro Mayor Lloyd Williams said the project has yet to begin because of issues on T-DOT’s side. T-DOT has now given the town the option […]
Putnam Schools Ending IB And Middle Years Programs
The Putnam County School Board approved phasing out the International Baccalaureate (IB) and Middle Years programs after this school year during its Thursday meeting. The programs are being discontinued because of low student participation and high operating costs. Director of Schools Corby King said students tend to pursue different opportunities in advanced studies. “We have […]
Baxter Fire Chief Requests New Communication System
Baxter will consider the purchase of a new radio communication system after Fire Chief Matthew White made the request during Thursday night’s Aldermen meeting. The council authorized White to secure bids for a system. White said the Fire Department’s current system is old and causes him safety concerns. “We’ve got to do something,” White said. […]
