McMinnville Budget Allocates Park And Stormwater Funding
The McMinnville Board of Aldermen approved the city budget Tuesday with new dedicated funding for stormwater projects and playground improvements. Alderman Keri Morton said the city should establish a specific funding source for the stormwater coordinator to manage local infrastructure needs. Morton said the board previously discussed using savings from a vacant salary to bolster […]
White County Schools Presents Nearly Balanced Budget
The White County Board of Education took a step closer Tuesday night to a nearly balanced budget for the 2026-2027 school year that prioritizes personnel compensation. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the proposed general purpose school fund budget includes a nominal expenditure increase of just 0.67 percent compared to the previous year. Dronebarger said […]
16-Year Old In Custody After Tuesday Morning Shooting
The Warren County Sheriffs Department found a 16-year old Tuesday evening wanted in connection with a shooting on Underwood Road. John Medley taken into custody following a day of searching. He was considered armed and dangerous. Medley accused of shooting a victim once Tuesday morning, then leaving the scene. The victim takes to River Park […]
Tech Takes Major Step With GENESIS Supercomputer
Tennessee Tech has launched the Genesis high-performance computing system. Dean of the College of Engineering at Tennessee Tech Joseph Slater said the system functions as a massive scientific instrument designed to address significant societal challenges. Slater said the supercomputer will facilitate research in several critical sectors including advanced manufacturing, cybersecurity, healthcare, energy systems, and intelligent […]
Van Buren Schools Enlist Therapy Dog Oakley For Morale
Van Buren County Schools launching a new therapy dog program to support the mental health and morale of students and staff. Director of Schools Katina Simmons said she researched the program by speaking with officials in other school districts that already utilize therapy animals to understand the specific advantages of the service. “Our, one of […]
McMinnville Museum Has 24 Months For Fund Raising Effort
The McMinnville Children’s Museum is planning to establish a permanent home at the former Powermatic Factory site to create a new center focused on science, technology, engineering, art and math. McMinnville Children’s Museum President and Founder Lindsay Powell said the organization is currently under a 24-month contract with the McGee family to raise the necessary […]
Cookeville Water Plant Expansion Nearing Completion
The Cookeville Water Plant expansion is nearing completion, with a water capacity increase of some 50 percent to meet the demands of a growing population. Director Barry Turner said the project is currently finishing up about one year behind its original schedule. Turner said the facility serves approximately 110,000 people across Putnam County and several […]
Highlands Business Inventory Decreasing, Interest High
The recent sale by Cookeville and Putnam County officials of a site inside the Highlands Business Park highlights the decreasing available inventory. Highlands Economic Partnership Vice President Adam Poe said the business park currently has six or seven remaining lots ranging from 4.7 acres to 24 acres. “The remaining pieces are a bit more undulating, […]
Rainfall Helps Drought-Influenced Center Hill Lake Levels
This weekend’s rainfall cross the region helped raise the water levels at Center Hill Lake. US Army Corps of Engineers Park Ranger Adam Bingham said the lake has been rising slowly over several days as the watershed reacts to the precipitation. Bingham said the interconnected nature of the Cumberland River basin dams means water from […]
