Automatic Summer Food Aid Coming To Multiple UC Counties
The Tennessee Department of Human Services will provide a $120 one-time payment to families in several UC counties through the Summer Nutrition Initiative. The program launched in 2025 to provide nutrition assistance to families in underserved counties. That includes Cannon, Clay, Dekalb, Fentress, Jackson and Smith Counties. The benefit is available to children between the […]
White County School Board Approves Million Dollar Reward
The White County School Board approved the final distribution of a $1 million high-performance reward during its meeting Thursday to recognize the district’s academic achievements. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the funding stems from a state-level bonus program that rewards school systems where at least 50 percent of individual schools earn an “A” on […]
Swim Experts Stress Summer Water Safety Precautions
Water safety around your home swimming pool requires multiple layers of protection, according to a local expert. Jessica Parker is an Infant Swimming Resource Certified Master Instructor. Parker said effective supervision serves as the first layer of protection by designating a specific “water watcher” to monitor the pool. Even as an expert in swimming safety, […]
Putnam County Transfer Station Renovation On Schedule
Putnam County is expanding and updating its transfer station to increase waste handling capacity and allow for critical infrastructure repairs. Incoming Solid Waste Director Brian Reed said the first of the three-phase renovation project is expected to be completed by the end of August. Reed said the expansion is necessary because the county has been […]
Jackson Group’s Saturday Event Supports Future Projects
A Jackson County volunteer group hosting a fundraiser yard sale Saturday to support the long-term goal of constructing the county’s first animal shelter. Diana Mandli said the Friends of Jackson County Animal Shelter currently facilitates spay and neuter services for up to 30 animals every month at discounted rates for local residents. Mandli said the […]
Putnam Planning Approves Dale Lane Estates Subdivision
A new 18-lot subdivision off Free Hill Road in Putnam County has gained conditional preliminary approval from the County. Planning Commission. Planning Director Kevin Rush said the developer must complete specific soil work to ensure the land can support septic systems for each of the proposed lots. Rush said the approval is also contingent on […]
Crossville Habitat ReStore Unveils Medical, Sports Sales
Crossville’ Habitat for Humanity ReStore opening a new medical mobility and sporting goods room to provide local families with access to affordable equipment and essential supplies. Development Director Ashley Brink said the organization decided to expand its offerings after receiving a high volume of requests and questions from community members looking for specific items. Brink […]
Researchers Memorialize Hundreds Of Unmarked Graves
Dekalb County Researchers identifying and memorializing some 450 unmarked graves located in the African American section of the Alexandria historic district cemetery. Co-chair Kristina Wheeler said the project is currently in its first phase, which involves dedicating an initial tombstone featuring 100 names. The monument will be unveiled Tuesday. “I think for us it’s an […]
New Mural Highlights Cookeville’s Growth, Landmarks
The Cookeville History Museum has unveiled a mural on the side of its building featuring local landmarks and the message: “Find Your Story In Cookeville.” Cultural Arts Superintendent Rex Bennett said the project was made possible through a grant from Tennessee’s 250th Commission. Bennett said the museum board wanted to utilize a blank space created […]
