Entering Season For High Number Of UC Deer Accidents
Between 5,000 and 10,000 deer crashes happen in Tennessee each year, with late October and November serving as the peak season. That’s because deer are active this time of year. Pickett County Sheriff Dana Dowdy said the flow of traffic and high speed on the highway can contribute to the volume of deer related crashes. […]
Tech Intramurals Growing; Foster Friendships, Build Bonds
Tech officials said record numbers of students are participating in intramural and coed sports, offering a chance to bond with different people. Assistant Director of Sport Programs Spencer Ryan said intramurals give students an outlet to play sport. Ryan said the University has also seen a rise in co-ed intramurals. “We think that men and […]
Van Buren County Fair Last Enjoyment Of The Fall Season
The Van Buren County Fair kicks off Monday, for many, it will be the last enjoyment of the Fall season. Van Buren County Fair Board President Lesa Bouldin said the county fair will likely be the last event before cold weather approaches. Bouldin said usually the county fair does not wait till this late in […]
Veterans Remembered At Cumberland Field Of Honor
More than 700 American Flags, each honoring a military veteran, will take over Garrison Field in Crossville next month for the Field of Honor. This marks the fourth year the Lake Tansi Exchange Club has presented the remembrance event. Jean Smith coordinates the event which also serves as a fund raiser to assist vehicles. “The […]
Proposed Changes To Monterey Growth Boundary Closer
Plans to expand Monterey’s urban growth boundary are one step closer to completion. Monterey Mayor Alex Garcia said the redrawing will update the current borders which are more than 20 years old. Two public meetings with Putnam County’s Joint Economic Community Development Board are required to move forward with the proposal. “So, we kind of […]
Museum Grant Allows New Infrastructure Work, Teaching
On the heels of a grant awarded to the county for the historic courthouse, the Clay County Museum receiving $93,000 to help with its operations. Museum Board President Beverly Hollifield said the largest projects the board plans on completing with the grant include a covered ramp going from one building to the other. The board […]
Overton Senior Center Accepted for Large State Grant
The Overton County Senior Center will receive $50,000 in state money to help upgrade its facility and programs. State Representative Ed Butler said the grant was part of $5 million set aside in the state budget to support 125 senior centers across the state. Butler said the county took the initiative to apply for the […]
White County Veterans Museum Awarded Grant For Upgrades
The Veterans Museum of White County will be getting some needed upgrades and repairs, thanks to a grant from the Tennessee State Museum. Veterans Museum Director Sandy Witt said she was surprised all three of the projects requested were funded. “I kept thinking well, maybe we’ll get five or ten thousand dollars, that you know, […]
