2025 Cumberland County Fair Set Begin Monday
The 2025 Cumberland County Fair returns next week with the theme “Don’t Worry Kids We Goat This.” The Cumberland County Fair has existed for over 70 years. Fair President Danny Smith said every year, the fair exemplifies local agriculture. “That’s what are county is all about, you know, farming and helping neighbors and stuff,” Smith […]
Tech Trailblazers Program Adds Personal Touch For Visitors
The Trailblazers program at Tennessee Tech giving prospective students a first hand look at campus life through the lens of current students. The program puts visitors on a one-on-one campus tour with another student in their desired area of study. Campus Visits Coordinator Peyton Land said the program allows students to connect with another student […]
Bon De Croft Fire Makes Second Request For Ownership
The Bon De Croft Volunteer Fire Department once again asking the White County School Board for ownership of the Bon De Croft Fire Station. The fire station located on the same property as Bon De Croft Elementary. The fire department asked the system to grant ownership of the portion of the property last April. Bon […]
Ayers Institute Making Good Start With Clay Senior Class
First reports show impacts already from the Ayers Institute’s early involvement with Clay County High School students. The Ayers Institute helps students in distressed or lower income communities get exposure to careers and colleges as they get ready to graduate high school. High School Principal Dr. Gary Tinsley said the Ayers counselors have been very […]
Van Buren Schools Offers Students Free Dental Sealant
The Van Buren County School System will offer free dental sealant this fall for interested students. Coordinated School Health Director Kelly Lewis said sealant is applied to teeth to prevent cavities. Lewis said the Tennessee Department of Health offers this service to every school system in the state once every few years, and this year, […]
McMinnville Police Officer Is THSO Technician Of Year
A McMinnville police officer honored as the Tennessee Highway Safety Office’s Technician of the Year for completing the most child car seat inspections in the state. Master Patrol Officer Mark Mara said the award is proof that the Car Seat Coalition is working as it should. Mara said the coalition is a partnership between McMinnville […]
Cumberland Schools Without Trainers As Games Begin
With the fall sports season underway, the Cumberland County School Board worried about the need for athletic trainers. Director of Schools Rebecca Farley said last year’s trainer provider did not want to renew the contract after its expiration in May. Right now, the school system does not have any athletic trainers. Board Member Jon Matthews […]
Cookeville Breaks Ground On New Cane Creek Splash Pad
Cookeville Officials broke ground on the new splash pad and playground at Cane Creek Park Friday. The $2.6 million project will be located next to the Cane Creek Recreation Center. Cookeville Mayor Laurin Wheaton said the additions at Cane Creek are worth the investment. “We had discussed at one point a water park,” Wheaton said. […]
Cumberland Budget Features No Tax Increase, 6% Raise
Cumberland County’s approved budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year features no tax increase. The tax rate will remain at $1.135 per $100 of assessed value. Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster said the tax rate has not changed in Cumberland County for nearly a decade. “We fund the things we need first and then if we […]
Upperman’s Caine Fixing Tenacity Of Bees Football Team
Upperman Bees head coach Adam Caine just saw the Bees football team complete the toughest off-season in its history. Caine said he challenged the team when the off-season first started about their hunger to win a championship. The Bees came within two games of hoisting the trophy last season. Caine said the Bees showed their […]
