Jackson EMS Receives New Child Restraints For Safety
The Jackson County EMS Department has received three new child restraint systems from Erlanger Children’s Hospital. Jackson County EMS Public Information Officer Derek Woolbright said the harness-like devices secure a patient to a stretcher while they are being transported in an ambulance. Woolbright said the child restraints are a major upgrade compared to the built-in […]
White County Library Temporarily Closing Starting Tuesday
The White County Public Library will be temporarily closed for five days starting Tuesday to review inventory. Library Director Cathy Farley said the library conducts this review every five years. Farley said that often times books are misplaced throughout the library. “We are human, and when we shove the books, we may not get it […]
Monterey Museum Rebrands With New Logo, New Offerings
The Monterey Depot Museum selling redesigned t-shirts as part of a larger rebranding effort. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said the marketing changes have been in the works for about a year. Cleary said now was the right time to rebrand because several big projects at the museum are nearing their completion. One of them is […]
Aldermen Make Meeting Changes To Speed Approvals
McMinnville Aldermen have approved a slight change to improve the order of business during aldermen meetings. The change involves grouping all non-controversial agenda items for approval with a single vote, aiming to speed up meeting times. The resolution was presented after the board spent an estimated 15 minutes approving 11 separate resolutions one by one. […]
Putnam Residents Want More Sports Facilities, Trails
Putnam County residents want new trails, more water recreation updates, and more athletic facilities in the county’s Master Plan. Those the results of a Putnam County Parks and Recreation department survey. Parks and Recreation Director Cody Maynard said public interest in these items will give the department a chance to apply for more grants. “We […]
Lee’s America 250 Tour Stops in Livingston Wednesday
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee shared a meal with Livingston residents at 1806 BBQ Wednesday as part of his America 250 tour. Lee said the tour is meant to celebrate Tennessee’s contributions to America as the nation celebrates the 250th anniversary of its independence next year. Lee said this tour is a chance to meet everyday […]
TN Tech Women’s Golf Bringing First Transfers To Program
The Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles women’s golf team will welcome their first two transfers in program history this season. Summer Pilot transferred over the summer from Florida Gulf Coast. Florida Gulf Coast comes off a regional championship last season. The Golden Eagles will also welcome freshman Ella Kaiser. Head Coach Amanda Smith said her team […]
Gomez Committed To Running Cross Country After Injury
Clay County boys cross country runner Miguel Gomez is recovering after sustaining an injury Saturday. Gomez hit a pothole while running downhill to head to a meet. Gomez sprained his ankle in the fall. Gomez said he boils his decision making down to his drive and effort. “When I get passionate or mad about something, […]
Wound Care Move Complete, 4 West Changes Progressing
Cookeville Regional Medical Center’s relocation of the Wound Care Center is complete. The Wound Care Center opened at the new location on Cedar Avenue back in March, but CEO Buffy Key said it took several months to finish the move. “We’ve got a great team over there,” Key said. “We actually partnered with a company […]
Warren County Sees Increase In Tourism, Visitor Spending
Tourism in Warren County increased with direct visitor spending up some 6.6 percent between 2023 and 2024. McMinnville Tourism and Marketing Manager Jordan Pupols said this spending helps boost the economy, support small business, and generate tax revenue. “[Tourism] was able to fund in full 131 jobs within the community,” Pupols said. “Which when you […]
