TTU And CRMC Partnership Successful In Nursing Research
Tennessee Tech Whitson-Hester School of Nursing’s partnership with Cookeville Regional Medical Center has proven to be successful for Nursing research. Tennessee Tech Nurse Research Liaison Dr. Susan Piras said the partnership began in 2019 and has since completed several research publications around bedside nurses in the ICU. Piras said the partnership has allowed CRMC bedside […]
Planes, Pilots, Candy: UC Regional Airport Trunk or Treat
The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport hosts its third annual Trunk or Treat Saturday, giving kids the chance to see pilots and airplanes. Director Dean Selby said children can walk from each plane and receive candy at decorated tables. Selby said the event exposes local children to the aviation system. Selby said it is important to […]
Byrdstown Targeting Grant To Improve Sewer System
Byrdstown is targeting an estimated $1 million grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission to make improvements to the town’s sewer system. Byrdstown Mayor Sam Gibson said that with major developments near Dale Hollow Lake, the town wants to upgrade a sewer pumping station so it can handle the increased amount of waste. “It’s kind of […]
Algood Considers Expanding Urban Growth Boundary
The Algood Planning Committee discussed expanding the city Urban Growth Boundary, one of four Putnam County communities to contemplate changes. Algood City Administrator Keith Morrison said Monterey, Cookeville and Baxter submitted urban growth boundary changes. Morrison said the last amendment to the boundary was roughly ten years ago. Committee Member Dan Taylor said there are […]
Youth Sport Deer Hunting, Families Outdoor Bonding
TWRA welcomes young hunters this weekend, as the Young Sportsman Deer Hunt offers kids and parents the chance to bond in nature. Public Relations Regional Coordinator Barry Cross said ages six to 16 participate in the two-day hunt. Cross said age 10 is most prominent, having earned their hunting education certification. “If you’ve never been […]
Celina Halloween Fundraiser Helps Volunteer Fire Departments
The City of Celina will host the second annual Boo at the Park fundraiser Saturday at Donaldson Park, raising funds for the Celina and Pea Ridge volunteer fire departments. Celina City Fire Department Chief Jamey Allen said fundraising allows fire departments to better serve the community by providing fire fighters the proper tools to keep […]
Algood Planning Committee Approves Duplex Amendment
The Algood Planning Committee approved an ordinance amendment Thursday night, allowing duplexes in low density residential districts. Staff Planner Tommy Lee provided the committee an overview of the requested amendment. Lee said the demand for duplexes in Algood has increased over time, as the need for more affordable housing is high. “Well, duplexes are typically […]
Upperman Bees’ Fitzpatrick Emerging As Two Way Force
When Jude Fitzpatrick first picked up a football in seventh grade, he said he had no idea what he was doing. Now a few years later, the Upperman junior has turned into one of the Bees’ most dependable players. “It really mainly started when I got into high school,” Fitzpatrick said. “Under Coach [Adam] Caine, […]
CRMC Targeting Revenue Using New Consulting Firm
Cookeville Regional will look to collect more revenue from insurance companies after the Board of Trustees approved a contract Thursday with a healthcare consulting firm. CEO Buffy Key said the firm will consider Cookeville Regional’s processes from registering a patient to the final bill. Key said the medical center has been searching for ways to […]
