Monterey Band Grows Preparing Historic Halftime Show
Rapid growth in the Monterey High School band program, as they prepare for something new. Band Director Dr. Jerry Buttrum said this summer, the band has been working on preparing a marching band show for the first time in some 40 years. Buttrum said the installation of the show was a growth of culture, as […]
School Enrollment Trends Varying Around UC To Start ’26
Putnam County Schools seeing a slight decrease in students two weeks into the school year. Attendance and Enrollment Management Supervisor Chris Pierce said some 11,518 students currently enrolled. Pierce said enrollment down some 310 students district wide a year ago. “Those could be as simple as normal movement from county to county looking for housing,” […]
Cookeville’s New Energy Building Project Starting Soon
Site work on the Cookeville’s new Energy Department facility set to begin as early as next Monday. Energy Department Director Carl Haney said bids for the site work completely so work can begin before the fall and wet weather come. Haney said the low bid of some $1.9 million came back under budget. Haney said […]
Volunteer Behavioral Expanding, Renovations Underway
A $2.75 million expansion in the plans for Volunteer Behavioral Health in Cookeville combined with renovations to better serve the community. Campus Director Shane Farris said there is a tremendous need for additional services for those needing help with their mental health and substance use issues. Farris said the expansion will help patients receive high […]
Algood Police Officers Sworn In, Part Of New Initiative
Algood Police want to improve the department’s relationship with the community through a new officer introduction process. Public Information Officer David Corley said part of the change was introducing recent hires with a ceremonial swearing in at a recent City Council meeting. Corley said those officers were previously sworn in when they were hired. “We […]
Public Involvement Big Win In White County Budget Process
White County Commissioners said the public’s involvement with the budget process served as a great learning experience for everyone. Budget Committee Chair Kyle Goff said seeing the Courthouse filled with community members and county employees helped shape the process. “One thing I love about having [the public] here is that you learn where the communication […]
Stone’s Barton Embracing New Boys Cross Country Team
Stone Memorial Panthers boys cross country head coach Nichole Barton takes over a Panthers team that gained several new runners heading into this season. Barton’s only runner that made it to state last season graduated. Barton said her best memories always come when players reach new heights. “Their excitement in whenever they hit their next […]
White County Passes Budget, $1.41 Tax Rate And Raises
It took four months of negotiation, but the White County Commissioners passed their budget for the new fiscal year in the eleventh hour Monday night. Several Commissioners attended the Budget Committee Meeting earlier this month and verbally agreed to pass the budget. Everyone held true, and the budget ultimately passed by a 10-3 vote. Commissioner […]
T-DOT Offers To Fix Cookeville’s Buffalo Valley Bridge
T-DOT has offered to take over the replacement of the Buffalo Valley Bridge over Cane Creek from the City Of Cookeville. Community Development Director Jon Ward told council during Monday’s work session the city initiated work on the bridge a few years ago. Ward said the city’s repairs to the bridge at that time were […]
