Variance Approval Allowed For Willow In-N-Out Burger
The Cookeville Board of Zoning Appeals approved an 8.5-foot variance Thursday for the restaurant chain In-N-Out Burger at 1120 South Willow Avenue. A DMG representative presented site plans for the development along with the setback adjustments needed for the project. The board reviewed the requests during the Thursday meeting. The approved variance allows the developers […]
Enrollment Team Working To Raise Yield, Fall Down Slightly
Admissions stand at just under 7,600 as work continues on the Tennessee Tech fall semester. Tennessee Tech Vice President Karen Lykins said the university is currently tracking about 100 fewer domestic freshman applications than at this time last year. “We might be reaching that point where we will certainly try to get more applications, but […]
Bradford Pears: Beauty Loved. Smell, Stability Disliked.
Bradford pear trees are blooming across the Upper Cumberland, but a local forester says their beauty comes with drawbacks. Local Forester Jeff Thompson said Bradford pears are non-native trees that were introduced from Asia and became commercially available in the 1950s and 1960s. Thompson said that while some people love their bright white flowers, some […]
Schools Renew Cleaning Contract, Happy With Provider
Putnam County Schools renewed a nearly $4 million custodial services contract with ABM Custodial Services that includes monetary penalties for missed shifts and service delays. Putnam County Schools Deputy Director Tim Martin said the district must rebid any contract every five years but can renew the agreement in the intervening years. The school system previously […]
Cookeville Plans To Keep Wags And Whiskers After Purchase
Cookeville plans to maintain operations at the Wags and Whiskers Spay and Neuter Clinic after purchasing the Miller Avenue property where the clinic is located. City Manager James Mills said the city has signed a lease with Wags and Whiskers to continue operating the clinic through June 30 of this year. Mills said the city […]
Muddy Pond Fire Receives Much Needed Donated Vehicle
The Muddy Pond Volunteer Fire Department has received a donated vehicle from the Overton County Sheriff’s Office, giving the rural department additional support for emergency response and new technology. Fire Chief Carl Horst said the department is receiving a used Ford Explorer that previously served as a sheriff’s office patrol vehicle. Horst said receiving the […]
Tech Compensation To Increase, Tuition Too As Costs Rise
Tennessee Tech Board Of Trustees approved a compensation plan Thursday for up to a 2 percent employee salary increase. The exact amount of the increase will depend on enrollment for the fall, and will be based on the university’s evaluation process. Meantime, Tech Senior Vice President Dr. Claire Stinson said the University facing a $6.3 […]
Polk Sallet Scholarship Opens Year’s Application Period
The Blue-Collar Scholars program now taking applications from Jackson County graduating seniors who plan to attend vocational or trade school in the fall. Poke Sallet Foundation Board Member Casey Clark-Jackson said the scholarship inspired by the need for more skills-based workers. The foundation funds the program through net proceeds from community events including the Poke […]
Cookeville Lady Cavs Heading To Consecutive State Semifinals
The Cookeville Lady Cavaliers will play in the Class 4A State Semifinals after defeating Page Thursday morning, 55-47. Cookeville opened the game seeing Page jump out to a 10-2 lead. Cookeville closed the quarter trailing 17-12. The Lady Cavaliers battled back to tie the game in the second quarter, but Page would maintain a two […]
White County Warriorettes Make History In Playoff Victory
The White County Warriorettes defeated Covington 69-49 Wednesday night to advance to the Class 3A State Semifinals. After falling 8-0 down in the first quarter, White County rallied to outscore Covington 14-2 in the final four minutes of the quarter. The Warriorettes would never trail after that, pushing their lead to 20 early on in […]
