Cookeville 9/11 Tribute Will Honor Local First Responders
A 9/11 Tribute event will be held in Downtown Cookeville Thursday to remember those lost and honor local first responders. VFW District Commander Richard Buford said September 11 is now called Patriots Day, serving as a chance to remember the lives lost in the attacks. “We want to honor our first line defenders, like police […]
McMinnville Needs Community Help To Bring Concerts
McMinnville hopes to bring the Levitt AMP Concert Series to town, but they need community support to make it happen. Tourism and Marketing Manager Jordan Puplols said the three-year concert series hinges entirely on online feedback. The city was approved for the grant needed for the concerts, but Pupols the funds will not be dispersed […]
Time For Seniors, Parents To Nail Down Future Plans
Upper Cumberland guidance counselors encouraging students to get a head start on college applications and scholarship applications. Upperman High School Counselor Lindsey Van Winkle said deadlines are coming quickly, so students need to start thinking about their next steps. Van Winkle said counselors are discussing options, including the Tennessee Promise scholarship. “That is their first […]
Local TCATs Named Among Nation’s Top Vocational Schools
TCAT’s Crossville, Livingston, and McMinnville campuses listed among the top vocational schools in the country according to USA Today. USA Today ranked vocational schools based on cost, diversity, graduation rates, salary, and social mobility. TCAT Upper Cumberland President Cliff Wightman said it was great to get national recognition. “In a way, it’s something that we […]
Algood Council Receives Update On Property Lawsuit
Algood City Council will become the majority owner of a dilapidated property at 164 Main Street needing major cleanup. City Attorney Danny Rader said there are at least seven owners of the property. “I haven’t talked to all of them, and there is still one that we are really trying and struggling to locate,” Rader […]
Maintenance, Custodians A Concern For Overton Schools
With expansions coming to three Overton County elementary schools, School Board Members concerned about the potential need for more maintenance-custodians. School Board Member Ricky Dodson said the growth at Rickman Elementary, in particular, has been noticeable with a current student population of 717. Dodson said with this growth, the board should consider hiring a full […]
Putnam Teachers Take Time To Remember 9/11 In Class
Many Putnam County teachers will take time to teach about the significance of the 9/11 attacks Thursday. Middle and High School Instructional Supervisor Bubba Winningham said schools will generally have a moment of silence to start the day. Winningham said lower grade levels may make mention of 9/11, but it is not in the standards […]
Miss America Has Ties To Cumberland County Playhouse
Newly-crowned Miss America Cassie Donegan is a New York native, but she has ties to the Cumberland County Playhouse from her college days. Playhouse Producing Director and CEO Bryce McDonald said Donegan was the narrator for the company’s production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in 2019. McDonald said her voice and talent are […]
With Boots and Determination, Edwards Guides Jets Bowling
For Cumberland County Jets Bowler Mark Edwards, his bowling shoes take on an extra lift this season. Edwards said he first noticed there was a problem at nine years old. Edwards went to go to his pediatrician after noticing his knee was hurting. Edwards was diagnosed with osteochrondosis, a group of bone and cartilage disorders […]
Cookeville’s Hicks Leading Lady Cavaliers Into New Era
Cookeville Lady Cavaliers Volleyball Head Coach Logan Hicks made the move from Warrior to Cavalier this summer. Hicks took over the Cookeville position after teaching and coaching volleyball for the Warriors. Hicks transitioned this season solely to coach volleyball for the Lady Cavaliers. “We’re still growing together,” Hicks said. “This team has welcomed us with […]
