Aikens Serves As Interim Vice President Student Affairs
Tennessee Tech Dean of Students Katie Aikens will serve as Interim Vice President for Student Affairs. President Phil Oldham said Aikens has served in higher education for about 20 years, recommending her for the interim position. “We’re in the situation where we need to make another appointment in the search to fill the position permanently, […]
Tech Lego Event Calms College Exam Week, Helps Winter Event
Exams approaching on the Tennessee Tech campus and students can get a break from studying Saturday with a Lego Building Event. Tournament Director and Professor Kris Craven said the University will host the Mission Model Build Party. Craven said the event helps students relax while building 13 models needed for a new event next year. […]
Putnam Approves Cost Share For New Safety Position
The Putnam County School Board approved a memorandum of understanding and cost share for the county’s new Assistant Director of Education Safety. The position will focus on emergency operations and school safety for schools and Tennessee Tech. Director of Schools Corby King said the position is a great opportunity for the school system. “Instead of […]
Smithville Christmas On Square Boosts Spending, Spirit
Saturday marks the 24th Annual Smithville Christmas on the Square, a chance to celebrate community and boost tourism. Smithville-DeKalb County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Suzanne Williams said event is a labor of love, with county officials, volunteers and local businesses pitching in to produce the seasonal occasion. “Oh it’s a great benefit for small […]
CRMC Preparing For South Tower Tax Exempt Bond
Cookeville Regional beginning work to acquire a tax-exempt bond to fund the South Tower Project. Board Chairman Danny Rader said if and when CRMC is ready to move forward with the South Tower Project, it will have to be financed through tax-exempt bonds. Rader said the project is still under design, which will determine if […]
Tech Plans For First Parking Garage, Tennis Court Location
Tennessee Tech will build a new $39 million campus parking garage, one of three capital projects approved by the Board of Trustees. The five-story parking garage would be located at the site of the tennis courts. Tech Senior Vice President for Planning and Finance Claire Stinson said the garage would not cure the parking woes, […]
Baxter Settles Double Springs Lawsuit, Moves Forward
Baxter ending a lengthy legal dispute with Double Springs Utility District. Mayor Danny Homes said Double Springs Utility filed a lawsuit against the city about two years ago, while the city made an official claim against the utility district. Holmes said the dispute began when Double Springs Utility installed a pressure reducing valve on the […]
Annual Christmas Tree Lighting At Dogwood Park Sunday
Cookeville will kick off the holiday season Sunday night with the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at Dogwood Park. The event features Christmas singing by local groups and the lighting of Cookeville’s 40-foot Christmas tree. Cookeville Mayor Laurin Wheaton said the community takes a moment to pause and reflect on what is really important this time […]
Evans Takes Over Jamestown Wrestling With Early Success
York wrestling head coach Nicole Evans started her career in the sport across the United States with help from her son and daughter. Evans started helping out on her son and daughter’s wrestling team in California. After moving to Tennessee in 2023, Evans started her time in the Agricultural Department of York. Evans saw a […]
Baxter Urban Boundary Looking Residential, Southeast
The Baxter Planning Commission considered changes to the Urban Growth Boundary map Thursday, considering land for potential neighborhoods. Putnam County’s four municipalities are considering changes to the boundaries which serve as a guide for annexation. Chairman Richard Waller said staff recommends expanding southeast. “Where there’s not a lot of housing development right now is a […]
