Overton Nicotine-Free Initiative Helps Smokers Drop Habit
The Overton County Health Department launching a new Nicotine-Free Communities Initiative, providing information and resources to those struggling to quit using tobacco products. Upper Cumberland Regional Tobacco Coordinator Lindsay Bice-Shirley said the initiative hopes to raise awareness around tobacco and encouraging the use of cessation programs in the region. Bice-Shirley said organizations that pledge to […]
STEMOVATE Comes to Putnam, Expands STEM Learning
Putnam County joining a new collaboration between Tennessee Tech, Oak Ridge, and Tennessee 4-H to expand STEM concept education to children across the state. Putnam Ag Extension Agent Trent Jones said STEMOVATE offers students the chance to learn anything from robotics to invasive species. Jones said it is important for children to learn STEM concepts […]
Jackson Co. Airport Awarded Grant For Security Cameras
The Jackson County Airport will install additional security cameras thanks to an estimated $4,200 grant. Jackson County Airport Manager Jim Young said the airport was able purchase four new cameras that were furnished and installed by Twin Lakes. Young said the cameras will close up one of the security gaps the airport had. “We constructed […]
Algood Fire Chief Cautions Safety With Staying Warm
Algood’s Fire Chief said the coldest weather of the season so far serves as a reminder to stay warm in a safe manner. David Judd said he has seen many fires caused by people trying to heat their homes with ovens. He said another common problem, leaving items too close to space heaters. “I always […]
Rehabilitation Therapy System Wins Biz Foundry Contest
The Biz Foundry honored Rehabit Health as the winner of Putnam County’s Start Here Competition, showcasing a guided therapy system. Rehabit Health Co-Founder and CEO Michael Malawey said the Envision Guided Therapy System consists consists of specialized insoles clinicians insert in a patients’ shoes and a monitor to display the received information. The insoles read […]
Cantrell To Become Next Director At Magness Library
Morrison Elementary Principal Kim Cantrell will retire from education this week, set to become the next director at McMinnville’s Magness Public Library. Cantrell said she has spent over 30 years in education. Cantrell said the career change was unexpected, as when she applied for the job, she did not realize that the position needed to […]
Potential Four-Way Stop For RC Buck And Quinland Lake
Algood City Council is looking into installing a four-way stop at the intersection of Quinland Lake Road and RC Buck Drive. Currently, the intersection has stop signs on RC Buck Drive, but is a through street on Quinland. City Administrator Keith Morrison said Council Member Ruby Hawkins had brought the proposal forward. “She had several […]
White County Schools Offer Lease For BonDeCroft Fire
The White County School Board will draw up a five-year lease for the BonDeCroft Volunteer Fire Department as well as other fire stations located on school district property. The BonDeCroft Volunteer Fire Department has been pursuing a grant to improve the station. The station could not qualify because it does not own the property. After […]
State Improves Park Signage, Accessibility Top Priority
Tennessee State Parks has improved state park signage, using technology to increase visitor accessibility and better describe park trails. Alvin C. York Historic Park Manager Nate Dodson said most every park across the state has received these new signs, produced by the Access 2030 initiative. The project aims to increase accessibility to state parks for […]
