Visitors Bureau Going Well Since Putnam County Takeover
Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said the operations of the county’s Visitors Bureau have gone well since the county took it over last year. Porter said the Visitors Bureau essentially became a county department as the county has made advancements in tourism with the new convention center, Expo Center, and fairgrounds. “The city is giving […]
Technology Asserts Control Over Domestic Abuse Victims
The growing reliance on technology can make toxic relationships trickier to navigate than ever before. That’s according to the Avalon Center’s Director of Client Services Lacie Norris. Norris said understanding technology’s role is important during Domestic Abuse Awareness Month. Norris said abusers often use social media platforms to harass or impersonate survivors. “It can both […]
Artists From Across Nation Descend On Livingston Thursday
Overton residents might see painters scattered across town this week, as the Overton Arts Council’s Paint Livingston competition starts Thursday. Overton Arts Council President Tim Richardson said amateur and professional artists from all over the country visit and paint places that are located throughout the county. Richardson said the artists tend to paint pictures of […]
Tech Students Build Adaptive Playground For Local School
A team of Tennessee Tech engineering students has built new adaptive playground equipment for kids with disabilities at White County’s Findlay Elementary. The team inspired after meeting Alivia Mosher, a Findlay Elementary student with cerebral palsy. The equipment resembles a playhouse and is designed to accommodate Mosher and her peers. Findlay Elementary Assistant Principal Kyle […]
UCHRA Promoting Regional Foster Care And Inmate Initiatives
UCHRA will promote foster care and inmate mentorship initiatives to increase participation in the region. The Governor’s Faith-Based and Community Initiative office presented its work Wednesday during a UCHRA Policy Council meeting. Middle Tennessee Regional Director Cammy Aguilar said Every Child Tennessee is an initiative designed to mobilize Tennesseans to help care for foster kids […]
First Lady Donates Coats to Pickett School Children Wednesday
Tennessee First Lady Maria Lee donated winter coats to students in Pickett County Wednesday as part of her Tennessee Serves initiative. Lee said she partnered with the non-profit Operation Warm to help alleviate the financial burdens of struggling Tennesseans. She said she wanted to focus in particular on distressed counties like Pickett County. “Rural communities […]
Recent State Investment Can Help UC Childcare Facilities
Governor Bill Lee announced Wednesday that the state will invest an additional estimated $7.2 million in the state’s WAGE$ Program, which could be beneficial to child care facilities in the region. The WAGE$ program was designed to help pay salaries for educators and early child care facilities across the state. The Governor’s recent investment will […]
Tennessee Tech Foundation Board Welcomes Six Members
The Tennessee Tech Foundation Board welcoming six new members to its Board of Directors. The new board members are DeWayne Allen, Stephanie Dedmon, Mary Anne Koltowich, Whitney Robinson, Becky Tolbert, and Randy Wilmore. The new board members begin their term in November. Foundation Board Executive Director Kevin Braswell said the new members will bring expertise […]
Rupp Taking Years Of Studying World Cup To Jets Soccer
Cumberland County Lady Jets Soccer Player Cindy Rupp’s inspiration for playing came from watching the world’s best. During her eighth grade year, Rupp watched the FIFA World Cup. She would tune in during the early hours by opening her Chromebook. During the World Cup, one player caught Rupp’s eye: Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo. “I liked […]
Lewis Keeping Confidence During Bowling Challenges
When Cumberland County Girls Bowler Lilly Lewis first stepped on the lanes to compete, Lewis said she did not know what to expect. Lewis had spent three years bowling for fun against friends and family. That all changed last year, when Lewis decided to add a competitive edge to her bowling prowess. Lewis said it […]
