Crossville Receives $300K Downtown Improvement Grant
Crossville announced Thursday as a recipient of a $300,000 Downtown Improvement Grant, the first time the community applied for and received the money. City Manager Valerie Hale said the city applied for the grant to help improve the look of the downtown area, as the economic and community benefits would help increase quality of life. […]
Livingston Ice Skating Rink Attracts Family Fun for Holidays
The seasonal ice skating rink in Livingston’s Central Park has been a holiday hit, according to the Livingston-Overton County Chamber of Commerce. President and CEO Zach Stephens said the Chamber tested ice skating last year to see what the demand could be. The city Main Street Committee decided to purchased the rink after receiving positive […]
TN Tech To Help with Building Efficiency Across The State
The Tennessee Tech Industrial Training and Assessment Center will use state funding to help upgrade buildings in at least eight counties. Center Director Ethan Languri said the program will identify energy and cost saving possibilities in buildings and facilities. Languri said he has 18 years of experience participating in the program. “And running this ITAC […]
Monterey Awarded $240K Grant For Downtown Improvements
The State announced Thursday Monterey has been awarded an estimated $240,000 grant to improve the downtown area. Monterey Mayor Alex Garcia said half of the grant will be distributed to downtown business owners to make facade improvements, while the other half will be used to replace 19 street lights from Poplar Street to Chestnut Avenue. […]
14 UC Schools Receive A Grades From State Report Card
A total of 14 Upper Cumberland Schools recorded A grades in the new State Department of Education Report Card for the 24-25 school year. The department instituted the system to show how schools compare and how investments are paying off statewide. No Upper Cumberland school received an F, meaning an overall score of 1.0-1.4. A […]
Local Vets Appreciate New Regional Veterans Cemetery
Local veterans say they are appreciative that the Upper Cumberland will soon start construction on its own regional veterans cemetery. Celina’s American Legion Post 18 Member Jed Donaldson, said local veterans are thrilled to finally have a veterans cemetery in the region. Donaldson said most veterans wanted a cemetery, but not so they can be […]
Chance Whitlock Growing Into Key Presence For Pioneers
Warren County Pioneers basketball player Chance Whitlock’s development can be measured in inches, pounds and confidence, and all three have trended upward. Whitlock entered the program standing 6-foot-5, then grew an inch as a freshman and another half inch as a sophomore. Now at 6-foot-7, Whitlock said he has learned how to turn that size […]
Stone Memorial’s Briggs Lowe Embraces All-Around Role
Stone Memorial senior guard Briggs Lowe said he does not measure his impact by points alone, and that mindset is helping drive the Panthers through a demanding early-season schedule. Standing 6-foot-6, Lowe said he brings a rare blend of size and guard skills that allows him to thrive in nearly any matchup. Lowe said he […]
