USDA Grants Boost Crossville Housing Self-Help Programs
The Crossville Housing Authority is utilizing federal grant funding to expand its USDA Self-Help Housing Loan Program to help low-income families in the Upper Cumberland achieve homeownership through sweat equity and repair assistance. Housing Counselor Victoria Ray said the grant funding supports the staff and equipment necessary to guide participants through the home repair process […]
Twin Lakes Marks 75 Years Of Connectivity For UC Region
Twin Lakes celebrating 75 years of providing telecommunications services to the Upper Cumberland region after its 1951 creation. CEO Jonathan West said the cooperative was established to bridge the gap between small town-based telephone systems and the isolated rural parts of the county. West said the organization has since evolved to become the largest broadband […]
New State Fiscal Guidelines Will Help Schools Like White
New guidelines designed to help local school systems maintain fiscal responsibility fit well within what local systems are doing already. The Comptroller’s Office offers 10 steps to plan responsibly, meet legal requirements, and build long-term financial stability. White County Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said as decreased enrollment numbers in public schools lead to less […]
Cane Creek Splash Pad Opening Expected Before Summer
Cookeville officials say the long-awaited splash pad at Cane Creek Park is expected to open later this month. Cookeville City Manager James Mills said the project is in its final stages, with most of the heavy work already completed. “Well, the splash pad is nearly complete,” Mills said. “The playground is complete, the parking lot […]
Bailey Highlights Key Legislative Reforms As Part Of Session
Immigration reform and school choice highlight the work by the State Legislature this session, according to State Senator Paul Bailey. “Well, I think the biggest takeaway from this session was the fact that we came to Nashville and we passed a lot of legislation dealing with immigration issues, passed legislation to try to help reform […]
Cookeville Officials Seek Input On Depot Project Monday
Cookeville seeking public input Monday night on the 39 Depot Street project, aiming to revitalize the West Side area through new parking, green spaces and better traffic flow. Mayor Laurin Wheaton said the project focuses on a property the city purchased to highlight local shops and establish a long-term vision for the district. Wheaton said […]
Jackson Summer Camp Tackles Student Learning Gaps
Jackson County Schools will offer a free, four-week summer learning camp for students to combat academic learning losses in English and math. Pre-K-8th grade supervisor Caroline Woodason said the program is designed for students throughout the state of Tennessee who are at risk of falling behind academically. Woodason said the camp is scheduled to begin […]
Fox Said Madness Expansion Could Help Smaller Schools
Tennessee Tech Athletic Director Casey Fox said he hopes the NCAA Tournament expansion to 76 teams will help mid major and smaller schools. The NCAA is expected to increase the tournament field from 68 to 76 teams. Fox said the proposal, projected to be formalized this month, could mean more opportunities for the Golden Eagle […]
Historic Grassy Cove Remains America’s Largest Sinkhole
Cumberland County’s Grassy Cove, the largest sinkhole in the United States, carries with it a tight farming community, and a rich storied history dating back to before the Civil War. County Historian Barbara Parsons said cove functions as a massive sinkhole that spans an area of roughly eight miles. Parsons said it is chock-full with […]
