Cookeville Breaks Ground On Energy Department Facility
Cookeville leaders broke ground on the city’s new $2.3 million Energy Department Facility Thursday afternoon. The city began the process of combining the city’s electric and gas departments over a year ago. City Council Member Eric Walker said breaking ground is an exciting step for the city. “Combining the Cookeville Electric Department and the Gas […]
Tech’s College Town Kickoff A Growing New Tradition
Tennessee Tech’s College Town Kickoff event in Downtown Cookeville may be relatively new, but it has already become a highlight of the school year. Tech News and Public Relations Director Jonathan Frank said the block party and concert was started three years ago to give students a high-energy welcome to Tech and expose them to […]
Producer Price Index Up, Consumer Prices Pre-Cursor
The Producer Price Index surged last month, meaning higher prices could impact your pocketbook, according to a local economics expert. The Producer Price Index is used to measure price changes before they reach consumers. Wholesale inflation saw a 0.9 percent rise in July. Tennessee Tech Dean of the College of Business, Dr. Tom Payne said […]
Van Buren Head Start Needs Emergency Project Funds
The Van Buren County Head Start is making an urgent one-time requests to the federal government for two projects. UCHRA Executive Director Mark Farley said these large-scale projects need to be done on the Head Start property. Farley said one item is renovations to the HVAC system, which could cost some $60,000. “We also need […]
UC Athletic Directors Making Final Football Preparations
High School Athletic Directors putting the finishing touches on football’s returns to the Upper Cumberland Friday night. Stone Memorial hosts York in Friday’s opener. Athletic Director Nathan Brown said some of the challenges this week were water for the new field and preparing a new game clock operator to ensure perfect execution under the lights. […]
Asbestos Found In Old Park View Floors, Pre-K Delayed
Another delay at the old Park View School means the Putnam County School System will not move any Pre-K classrooms into that facility until next school year. Changes by the Fire Marshal caused delays earlier this month. Director Of Schools Corby King said crews recently found a bigger problem. “As they were demoing the floor […]
UCDD Approves CAIC Loan For New Gainesboro Steakhouse
A new Sinatra-style steakhouse coming to Downtown Gainesboro thanks to a UCDD loan. Cassie and Pete Kessler, the owners of the Stolen Coin restaurant in Gainesboro, plan to open the Board Room Steakhouse with funding from a $100,000 loan. UCDD Business Lending Manager Mindy Trammel said the Stolen Coin received a UCDD disaster loan in […]
Cookeville Cavaliers’ Arfsten Recovering From Hip Injury
Cookeville Cavalier girls soccer player Bella Arfsten begins her second season almost fully recovered from a hip injury. Arfsten has spent her varsity years playing soccer. Arfsten sustained her hip injury before her sophomore season, causing her to miss the whole year. Arfsten returned her junior year, but the Cavaliers missed the playoffs with a […]
Cookeville In Design Meetings For Depot Property & Area
Cookeville officials meeting with potential design firms about not just the old Wilson Property but about infrastructure possibilities in the Depot Area Cookeville Mayor Laurin Wheaton said the city has met with local and international design firms about the best use for the newly acquired property. Wheaton said discussions centered on parking and green space […]
