Cookeville Regional Approves Half-Billion Dollar Budget
The Cookeville Regional Board of Trustees approved a $502 million operational budget for the 2027 fiscal year during a special called meeting Wednesday. Chief Financial Officer Tommye Wells said the facility is budgeting $21.9 million in net income for the upcoming year compared to a projected $10.1 million for the current fiscal year. Wells said […]
Putnam County Schools Upgrades Locks At Algood Middle
Algood Middle School will receive a comprehensive security upgrade to its classroom doors using funds from a safety and security grant, following approval from the Putnam County Education Board. Construction and Facilities Supervisor John Magura said the project involves replacing the locks on the interior doors of the middle school. Magura said, currently, interior doors […]
EMS Personnel Prepare For New K-9 Rescue Legislation
Emergency service personnel across the Upper Cumberland will prepare for new legislation that allows them to treat and transport animals injured in the line of duty. Clay EMS Director Andrew Hall said the department currently has two canine units in the county with a third search and rescue dog in training for the Emergency Management […]
Tech Dean Gotcher Retiring, Loves Academic Career
Tech Dean Mike Gotcher set to step down from his post at the College of Emerging and Integrated Studies next month. The lifelong college professor said he has not kept a countdown of his remaining time until retirement. Gotcher said he wants to remain focused on finishing the job. “I am excited, but I think […]
Council Approves All-Way Stop At Quinland Lake, RC Buck
Algood will install an all-way stop at the intersection of RC Buck and Quinland Lake Road to address ongoing safety and visibility concerns. City Administrator Keith Morrison said the decision followed a traffic study requested by the council several months ago to evaluate the intersection. Morrison said while the study found the stop was not […]
White County Schools Maintenance Prepares Busy Summer
White County Schools will be busy this summer with renovation projects ranging from classroom conversions at the high school to flooring and playground upgrades. Transportation and Maintenance Director Randy Alley said the department is transforming two high school classrooms into a dedicated culinary arts space featuring new flooring and cabinetry. Alley said the summer schedule […]
Grandparents Coalition Aims To Combat Substance Abuse
The Cumberland Prevention Coalition will launch a new initiative Thursday to empower grandparents to help prevent youth substance abuse. Prevention Coordinator Natalie Hoskins said the organization is hosting its first Grandparent Coffee and Conversation event at the Art Circle Public Library. She said the hope is to establish a permanent support group. “And what we […]
State To Fund Cookeville TVA Tower Relocation Project
The City of Cookeville secured state funding to resolve the traffic bottleneck at Interstate Drive and South Jefferson Avenue. City Manager James Mills said the state expected to provide between $700,000 and $750,000 to replace the TVA tower at the corner with a one pole, cantilever design. Mills said the allocation matches the original cost […]
