Timber Business Explores Options With Putnam Planning
Putnam County Planning Commission discussed ideas for a proposal to building a timber-framing business on Mike Maxwell Road, west of Cookeville. Planning Director Kevin Rush said the proposed development is for a Crossville-based company. Rush said that the project has a few issues that need to be addressed, including an existing billboard on the property […]
Proposed Tourism Strategy Targets Economic Growth
The Livingston-Overton County Chamber of Commerce proposing a new partnership to boost local tourism and economic growth by utilizing hotel occupancy tax revenue. Livingston-Overton County Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Zach Stevens presented a plan to unite Livingston, Overton County, and the Main Street program under a single strategy. This initiative seeks to organize […]
Police Accredited For 6th Straight Year, Deep Dive Required
The McMinnville Police Department now accredited for a sixth straight year. Administrative Lieutenant Stewart Whitman said the department must adhere to strict guidelines set by the Tennessee Law Enforcement Accreditation program. Whiteman said the process involves a comprehensive review of files and on-site interviews to verify that officers are meeting specific operational requirements. “Well accreditation […]
Butler: Recent Case Shows Region Need More Baby Boxes
State Rep. Ed Butler says the Upper Cumberland region needs more Safe Haven Baby Boxes to provide parents in crisis with a safe, legal option to surrender a newborn. Recently, a child was surrendered at Cookeville Regional Medical Center under Tennessee’s Safe Haven Law, a case Butler said highlights the need. “They don’t feel like […]
Tech Human Resources Office Moves Back To Derryberry
Tennessee Tech’s Human Resources Office completed its move back to its permanent location at Derryberry Hall Wednesday. Associate Vice President of Human Resources Kevin Vedder said the office was relocated over a year ago due to flooding issues. The move was extended after renovations began on the auditorium above the office. Vedder said operations have […]
Band Uniform Purchase Begins, More Money Needed
After months of fundraising, the Cookeville High School Marching Band has raised enough money to begin purchasing new uniforms. The Putnam County School Board approved the purchase of 200 uniforms at an estimated cost of $105,000 using funds raised by the band. Cookeville High School Band Director David Talbert said the group has not yet […]
Algood Targeting Grant To Help Pay For New City Park
Algood is targeting this year’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to help cover some of the cost of building its new city park. Algood City Administrator Keith Morrison said the city could apply to receive up to $1 million to help cover construction costs. Morrison said if awarded, the city would have to provide a […]
Clay County’s Garrison On A Mission To Return To Murfreesboro
Clay County Lady Bulldogs girls basketball player Haylen Garrison has built her high-school career around versatility. A three-sport athlete competing in basketball, volleyball and softball, Garrison wears multiple jerseys throughout the year. But it is on the hardwood where she is carving out her identity, and quickly becoming an emerging leader for the Lady Bulldogs. […]
Step by Step: Carter Harris Guides Young Wildcats Forward
Livingston Academy boys basketball player Carter Harris has found himself in a new position this season, not just on the court, but as the voice guiding a young Wildcats squad. “I have a role on this team,” Harris said. “For this year at least, it’s to be the leader and it’s just a great opportunity […]
Algood Approves White Plains Match, Future Talks Needed
Algood City Council continued discussions about the future of the White Plains House Tuesday night. Council approved up to $12,000 in matching funds for a grant that would help cover the cost of repairs needed to reopen the house. While the property’s future remains uncertain, Mayor Lisa Chapman-Fowler suggested that the city provide the matching […]
