Cookeville Overhauls Payroll With Integrated Software
Cookeville’s overhaul of its municipal payroll operations set to take the next step this month, replacing a paper-based process with an integrated online software system. City Finance Director Jenni Nisewander said the current manual system requires every department to gather physical paperwork and deliver it to the payroll office every Monday. Nisewander said they are […]
Fuel Costs Expected To Boost Upper Cumberland Tourism
High fuel costs are expected to drive a significant surge in regional tourism as travelers look for affordable vacation options within the Upper Cumberland. UC Tourism Association Executive Director Billie Davis said the region serves as a primary drive market for visitors coming from Nashville, Knoxville, and Chattanooga. Davis said the abundance of state parks […]
Cumberland Veterans Office Returns To Renovated Courthouse
The Cumberland County Veterans Service Office is returning to its permanent location inside the historic courthouse following a multi-year renovation project. Deputy Mayor Beth Davis said the office is moving back to the first floor of the courthouse. “Their space was ready,” Davis said. “We had a total renovation, so they couldn’t be in that […]
Regional Arts Grant Applications Open For Upper Cumberland
UCDD Officials encouraging local non-profits and governments to apply for Arts Build Communities grants to fund cultural projects across the 14-county region. Community Development Planner Jessica Duke said the funding opportunity is offered through the Tennessee Arts Commission to support arts and cultural projects throughout the state. Duke said grants of up to $5,000 available […]
Schools Combat Summer Food Insecurity With Meal Packs
Putnam County Schools providing breakfast and lunch to local children through their summer meal program. School Nutrition Administrative Assistant Lynette Ellis said the district offers seven-day meal packs through curbside pickup at four different locations for any child under the age of 19. Ellis said students attending summer learning camps also receive daily meals at […]
Work Could Begin In July On Livingston Industrial Park
Livingston a step closer to seeing work begin at the Industrial Park as officials prepare to approve contracts for the project this month. Capital Projects Coordinator Ray Evans said the city received 12 bids for the work, with nearly all submissions coming in below the initial cost estimates provided by engineers. “We are in the […]
Unconfirmed Contract Adds Uncertainty To White Co Shelter
The future of the White County animal shelter more uncertain today after a relocation effort seemed to gain more traction at last week’s White County Budget Committee meeting. Friends of White County Animals Vice President Amanda Goff said the animal shelter currently resides on landfill property that was recently sold to a third-party company. Goff […]
Crossville Fire Recognized For Installing 300 Smoke Alarms
The Crossville Fire Department honored for their efforts protecting residents during the ‘Get Alarmed, Tennessee,’ fire safety event. Crossville Fire Chief Chris South said the initiative focused on Crossville’s Gardens community following a recent fire involving an RV inside a duplex garage. South said the department partnered with the State Fire Marshal’s Office to canvas […]
