Clay Updates Student Dress Rules After Association Audit
The Clay County School Board approved revising its Student Code of Conduct Thursday night, cracking down on school dress. Board Chairman Benji Bailey said the new guidelines specify clothing cannot expose body parts in an indecent manner as to disrupt the learning environment. Bailey said the Tennessee School Board Association recommended the dress code change […]
Potential Street Changes Coming To Womack Avenue
The Cookeville Board of Zoning Appeals will discuss with the Planning Department potential street changes to Womack Avenue. That after the board approved a setback variance for three proposed lots. Community Development Director Jon Ward said he recommends approval, but would be subject to additional review by Public Works for any hydric soils issues or […]
Putnam Health Department Improving Access To Care
The Putnam County Health Department celebrated the grand opening ceremony Friday for its new clinic in Monterey, signifying a step toward improving access to underserved areas. Health Department Director Lisa Bumbalough said opening a clinic in Monterey has been a big step in improving access throughout the county. Bumbalough said since expanding to Monterey last […]
Clay Schools Approves Hermitage Window Replacement
Clay County Schools will replace the windows of Hermitage Springs School, finishing up the large-scale project. Chairman Benji Bailey said requesting these bids is the first step in replacing the windows and coverings in the school. Bailey said the board has requested to bid out the work to compete the long-time project. Bailey said a […]
Small Boat Dock Coming To Granville’s Veterans Park
Jackson County received a nearly $80,000 grant from the Tennessee Department of Tourism to build a small boat dock and fishing pier at Veterans Park in Historic Granville. Historic Granville Board Member John Deane said the county is making efforts to boost tourism throughout the county, and this project is just another addition to those […]
Dale Hollow Lake Eagle Watch Tickets, Reserve Saturday
Reserve your tickets for the Dale Hollow Lake Eagle Watch Saturday, as eagles return to the lake. Natural Resource Specialist Desmaray Brown said eagles enjoy Dale Hollow’s landscape, as the lake offers plenty of fish and the forest grows free. Brown said little development around the area provides the ideal environment for eagles, as permanent […]
Anniston Academy Hosting Open House This Saturday
A new therapeutic private school in Cookeville, will celebrate its grand opening with an open house Saturday to connect with families throughout the Upper Cumberland. Anniston Academy Co-Founder Kathryn DuBray said the school works with children from Pre-K-6th grade who have ADHD, Autism, or Dyslexia. DuBray said the school offers a safe and inclusive Montessori-style […]
Upperman Girls Basketball Enters With Chemistry, Confidence
After a 24-win campaign that ended in the regional semifinals, the Upperman Bees girls basketball team enters the new season with a strengthened core, a sharpened identity, and a coach who believes her group is only getting better by the day. Head coach Dana McWilliams said the focus this preseason has been simple: Improve daily. […]
Upperman Bee Fitts Emerging As Senior Playmaker, Leader
Upperman Bees football player Elijah Fitts has built a reputation for rising to the occasion, especially when the lights are brightest. Fitts is not only one of the Bees’ most consistent offensive weapons, but also a voice of connection and confidence inside the locker room. “We’re more connected,” Fitts said. “We’re more [friendly,] and we […]
BZA Approves Zoning Exception For Novastus Expansion
The Cookeville Board of Zoning Appeals approved a zoning exception Thursday to accommodate an expansion project for Novastus. The recycling company already operates at 20 CC Camp Road, and wants to expand production. Community Development Director Jon Ward said the facility sorts out recyclable materials such as plastic water bottles, ferrous, and non-ferrous metals. Ward […]
