Planning Commission To Examine Growth Boundary Study
Cookeville Planning Commission approved a study to expand the city Urban Growth Boundary Monday, hoping to protect areas where Cookeville could expand. Planning Commission Chairman Jim Woodford said the commission predicts the city will continue expanding at a steady rate. The city has seen significant growth over the past few years. Woodford said the boundary […]
Overton Donates $5K To Rickman Recreation Center Improvements
The Rickman Recreation Center will look to finish up renovations to the baseball field after receiving an estimated $5,000 donation from Overton County Commissioners. Rickman Recreation Center President Clint Melton said efforts began to restore the field a few years ago, and now the project is about 95 percent complete. Melton said improvements included repaired […]
Local Firefighters Training For Those Stuck Up A Tree
The Piney Volunteer Fire Department and other local fire departments took their training to new heights over the weekend by practicing rescuing people stuck in trees or tree stands. Piney Volunteer Fire Department Public Information Officer Tiwanna Bricker said the fire department got inspiration to host the training after attending a training in September. Bricker […]
Zero Waste Day: Recycle, Reuse, And Rethink Waste
Tennessee marked its fifth annual Zero Waste Day Monday, urging residents to recycle, reuse, and rethink what they throw away. UCDD Solid Waste Planner Lilly Hall said the ultimate goal of Zero Waste Day is to cut down on landfill waste and promote a cleaner future. Hall said cutting down on waste seems much easier […]
Tech Wants To Increase Campus Life, Attract Students
Tennessee Tech officials want to improve student engagement on and off campus, investing in student life through events, programs and infrastructure. Assistant Vice President for Strategic Initiatives Katie Aikens said the University prioritizes ways students can connect with student life and the broader Cookeville community. Aikens said many events take place on the West side […]
Sparta Using Grant To Form Parks And Rec Master Plan
Sparta will use the estimated $48,000 grant it received from TDEC on Thursday to hire a landscaping firm to form a Parks and Rec Master Plan. Sparta Parks and Rec Board Member Daniel Marcum said to qualify for parks and rec funding, most grant writers require a parks and rec master plan to be adopted. […]
Lady Pioneers Return Twelve Players, Eye Consistency
The Warren County Pioneers are entering a pivotal second season under head coach Kyle Turnham, who has one clear goal for his program: building a consistent contender in District 9-4A. Turnham’s first season at the helm saw the Lady Pioneers finish fourth in the district and make a deeper postseason run than the prior year. […]
Lady Panthers Shifting Focus To Defense With New System
After an up and down 2024 season, the Stone Memorial Lady Panthers basketball is turning the page, and turning up the defensive pressure. Head Coach Mike Buck said the program is undergoing a philosophical shift this off-season, with a renewed focus on defense as the foundation of their identity. “The kids are really picking up […]
Jackson’s Longmire Finds His Swing On Golf Course
Jackson County golfer Noah Longmire has not been playing the sport long, but it is something he has not stopped thinking about. What began as a casual hobby for Longmire turned into a genuine passion, and now, the Blue Devils golfer said he is working on taking his game to the next level, accelerating his […]
TN Tech Launches Inaugural Watergate Roach Race Tuesday
Tennessee Tech Archives and Special Collections will host the Watergate Roach Race Tuesday to connect students with a fun piece of University history. Director Megan Atkinson said the race will commemorate Watergate Day, a University holiday recognized four decades ago. Atkinson said student organizations will register racing roaches with an accompanying name, backstory, listed training […]
