Fentress Community House Celebrates First Year In Service
The Community House in Fentress County has spent its first year of service building out the infrastructure of the foundation. Executive Director Rachel Kerr said the Community House offered warming facilities in the winter and the Refresh and Refuel outreach over the summer. Kerr said people’s support for the Community House was this first year’s […]
Sparta Home Church Awaiting Train Depot Building Move
After several months of being a portable church, Home Church in Sparta has found a long term facility in the old Train Depot building. Pastor Chris Howard said the church has spent the last the last year and a half without a full time building. Howard said it feels great to get the facility, and […]
Putnam Council Halfway Toward Community Action Plan
The Putnam County Health Council about halfway towards its goal of developing a community health improvement plan. Health Council President Trey Upchurch said the plan is meant to bring healthcare providers, residents, and organizations together to discover the area’s biggest health challenges. Upchurch said uniting everyone behind a common vision can help find better solutions. […]
Monterey Looking Searching For Grant Match Funds
Monterey searching its budget to find money for matching costs for two ARP grants. Monterey Finance Committee Chairman Jamie Phillips said the town had some issues putting together a tight budget this past budget season. Phillips said he was caught by surprise when he recently discovered matching funds that will need to be provided for […]
Mayors Concerned About Unknowns In Commodity Transition
Several City and County Mayors voiced concerns Wednesday morning about rural counties’ ability to receive food following the state take over of UCHRA’s commodity program. Three food banks, including Second Harvest, will take over the program in October after a decision by the state. UCHRA Executive Director Mark Farley said the Middle Tennessee region lacks […]
McMinnville Citizen Police Academy Accepting Applications
The McMinnville Police Department accepting applications for the Citizen Police Academy, set to return this September. Detective Sergeant Katelyn Neal said the academy gives residents behind-the-scenes access to a police officer’s work. Neal said participants will get insight into jobs, such as crime scene processing and narcotic investigations. Neal said the academy allows the police […]
Nashville Mandates Internet Safety, Life Success In Schools
A new state law requires all school systems to teach students in grades six through twelve about internet safety and success in life beginning this school year. “The Success Sequence” teaches students that graduating high school, going to college, or entering the workforce, getting married, and having children in that order, leads to better outcomes […]
IDB Closes Agreement With Perdue, Hopes For New Tenant
The Putnam County Industrial Development Board officially closed its agreement with Perdue Wednesday morning following the company’s departure from Monterey. Perdue has paid by check and returned the signed enforceable bonds for the property. Chairman Dr. Bob Bell said the board does not need to take any future action with Purdue. “That’s a happy outcome […]
Pickett’s Muse Adding New Responsibilities As Coach
New Pickett County Coach Cody Muse will be taking on at least two new roles when the season opens Friday: defense and head coach. Muse served as offensive coordinator last year and has only coached offense in his career. Muse also coached at skill positions he had not coached before. Muse said the transition into […]
Week One Of Football Opens With Full Slate Of Action
The summer months draw to a close with football on the horizon. 12 Upper Cumberland schools will see their football seasons begin very soon. Livingston faces Cumberland County on Thursday night. Livingston’s Kaleb Qualls makes his head coaching debut with a Livingston team coming off their most wins in a season since 2021. Cumberland County […]
