New Federal Standards Shift Cookeville Regional’s Menus
Cookeville Regional adjusting its patient meal plans and cafeteria offerings to align with new federal dietary standards released by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Clinical Registered Dietitian Jennie Littrell said the hospital must follow specific federal guidelines to meet individual patient nutrition needs while maintaining qualified dietitian oversight. The federal government said it […]
TDOT Jefferson Curb Upgrades, Closures Begin Monday
T-DOT set to begin the Jefferson Avenue resurfacing project this week. T-DOT Regional Communications Officer Rae Anne Bradley said the project ranges from I-40 to East Spring Street. Bradley said the work is scheduled for completion by the end of August and includes significant infrastructure upgrades beyond simple paving. “We just ask drivers to be […]
White County Limits Spending Despite Large Requests
White County officials navigating budget season as funding requests for the upcoming fiscal year have reached approximately $2 million against only $250,000 in projected new revenue. White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the significant gap between requested funds and available revenue has forced the budget committee to deny numerous funding proposals. Robinson said the […]
Tech Hosts Statewide Artificial Intelligence Summit This Week
Tennessee Tech is partnering with UT Knoxville and the AI Tennessee Consortium to host a statewide summit focused on AI uses Tuesday. Tech Acting Vice President for Research and Economic Development Michael Aikens said the event will bring together representatives from multiple universities, private businesses, and government entities. “What our focus is, is how are […]
Rotary Literacy Outreach Reaches Local Third Graders
The Livingston Rotary Club is visiting third-grade classrooms across Overton County to read and provide students with books focused on the themes of community service. Rotary Club President Rhonda Young said the annual outreach program is designed to plant a seed of service in young students while improving local literacy rates. Young said the initiative […]
Cookeville Annexation Plans Underway With City Officials
Cookeville Mayor Laurin Wheaton said city officials are now working on plans for the Dodson Branch annexed area. Wheaton said the plans focus on services to outline how utilities and emergency protection will be delivered to the newly annexed area. “We’re excited to bring another area into Cookeville that we can you know work on […]
EV Demand Struggling, Tech Professor Sees Future Reliance
As car manufacturers cut capacity for new electric vehicles, a Tennessee Tech researcher said companies may have overestimated the consumer demand. Dr. Mohan Rao said that demand for new electric vehicles can be extremely volatile and particularly reliant on fossil fuel prices. “The range has been the challenge, they’re working on that now,” Rao said. […]
Veteran Servant Nelson To Retire After 46 Years Of Work
Putnam County Trustee Freddie Nelson will retire from public service in August after a 46-year career that spanned the classroom and the county courthouse. Nelson’s final day in office will be the last day of August. Nelson said a new trustee will take over the position on September 1. “I had thirty years with the […]
Scottish Preacher Launches All-Male Ministry In McMinnville
McMinnville Minister Eddie Scott launching a new ministry to empower men to discover their spiritual identity and fulfill their purpose through faith. Scott said he recognized a significant need for modern men to understand who they are while using religion as they key. Scott said his motivation stems from his own lived experience observing the […]
