Sparta Business Community To Honor First Responders
The Sparta business community will come together Wednesday to honor local emergency personnel. White County Chamber Board Chairman Zach Buckner said the organization wants to recognize the daily sacrifices made by paramedics, firefighters and rescue squad members. Buckner said the event serves as a platform for chamber stakeholders to express gratitude while building personal connections […]
Tech Names Crabtree Chief Safety Officer, 30+ Years Service
Tennessee Tech has named Putnam County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Bob Crabtree as the university’s new Chief Safety Officer. Crabtree said his final day with the Sheriff’s office will be July 16. Crabtree said the decision to leave the agency after more than three decades was difficult but represented a unique opportunity to serve his […]
DeKalb Clinic Offers Extended Hours For School Immunizations
The DeKalb County Health Department hosting an immunization clinic Friday with extended hours for students and working families. DeKalb Health Department Director Michael Railing said the department is one of the largest providers of childhood immunizations. He said the goal is to ensure students do not face enrollment setbacks or interruptions once school starts. “We […]
Animal Overpopulation, Stray Pet Numbers Rise Across UC
Animal rescue organizations across the Upper Cumberland are reporting a critical surge in unwanted pets as a lack of local shelters and rising economic pressures leave many animals abandoned. Friends of Jackson County Animal Shelter Treasurer Diana Mandli said the number of unwanted pets far exceeds the available homes. Mandli said the organization is performing […]
Cookeville Children’s Theatre Honors 50 Years Of Performing
Cookeville Children’s Theatre is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a production of Peter Pan on the Cookeville Performing Arts Center main stage. Artistic Director Jennifer Welch said this will be the third time the show has been produced in Cookeville. Welch said the show was performed in Cookeville in 2014 and during the 1990s under […]
Jackson County Nears Completion On CTE Trade Building
Jackson County Schools nearing completion of a new vocational complex on the high school campus to provide students with direct access to trade certifications. Director of Schools Jason Hardy said the project is still on track for its August 3 deadline. Hardy said the trade programs are highly popular, as students explore to find their […]
Homeschooling Surge, Flexibility Nationally Echoed In UC
The national rise in homeschooling being seen across the Upper Cumberland as parents seek more freedom and responsibility for the education and upbringing of their children. Daniel 1 Academy Principal Darrin Crockett said the growth of alternative education is driven by an increased awareness of the flexibility and individualized learning plans available to families. Crockett […]
Cookeville Gaming Lounge Fosters Community Connection
A new video game hub hopes to foster community connection near Tennessee Tech by providing an affordable, family-friendly space for residents to gather and interact. Zoned Out Gaming Lounge Owner Emisha Gay said the facility located on Gainesboro Road features a variety of entertainment options from modern video game consoles and retro arcade machines to […]
Certified Naturalist Highlights Tennessee State Flowers
Three official State Flowers bring beauty to the state and to the Upper Cumberland, according to a Cumberland County naturalist. David Clark relocated to the state from Oregon four years ago and completed a specialized state program to better understand his new environment. Clark spends the majority of his time exploring the UC to locate […]
