Centralized Supply List Saves Putnam Parents Money
Putnam County Schools’ unified school supply lists for elementary and middle school students helping to reduce costs and simplify the back-to-school process for local families. Curriculum Supervisor Bubba Winningham said the district moved to centralized lists for grade bands K-2, 2-4, and 5-8. Winningham said the initiative aims to reduce parental anxiety by providing a […]
TN Tech Psychology Students Learn, Research In Barcelona
Tennessee Tech psychology students recently completed a transformative international research trip to Barcelona, where they attended an international psychology conference. Assistant Professor Dr. Stephanie Kazanas said she traveled with three other faculty members to supervise the group as they navigated the Association for Psychological Science meeting. Kazanas said the conference allowed students to explore diverse […]
Monterey Health Clinic Celebrates Success In First Year
The Putnam County Health Department celebrating its first year of operation in its permanent Monterey facility. Public Health Director Lisa Bumbalough said the clinic has seen a significant increase in patients. Bumbalough said the establishment of the clinic followed years of planning and collaboration between the Department of Health and local officials to make care […]
Cookeville Expands Food Truck Access On City Property
Cookeville expanding its mobile food unit policy to increase the number of available locations for vendor use. Leisure Services Department Director Chad McDonald said the updated policy aims to manage vendor requests with fairness and consistency across all city-owned parks and parking lots. McDonald said the changesbegan July 1 to better define how mobile food […]
Fowler Brings Personal Connection To New Algood Board
Algood Mayor Lisa Chapman-Fowler transitioning from her role as city mayor to serve on the newly formalized Cemetery Commission to ensure the preservation of her family’s resting place. Fowler said the Algood City Council recently appointed members to the commission to provide more structure and official oversight for the facility. Fowler said the city needed […]
Inaugural Pipeliners Tour Makes First Stop In Cookeville
The Pipeliners Tour, celebrating skilled labor and crews working on the Ridgeline Expansion Project, makes its first stop in Cookeville. The Tour’s founder Melanie Baxter said the tour serves as a crew appreciation event designed to recognize the hard work of welders, operators, and other pipeline workers. Baxter said she selected Cookeville as the first […]
Chamber’s Stephens Selected For Fellowship Work, Research
Livingston Overton County Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Zach Stephens has been selected as a founding fellow for the Porter Development Initiative. Stephens said the program helps economic development professionals and elected leaders understand the drivers of regional prosperity and competitiveness. Stephens said the initiative utilizes case studies to examine effective strategies and development […]
New PEP Foundation Site Bridges Gap For Student Needs
The PEP Foundation launching a new website portal designed to connect community members directly with specific needs across the Putnam County School System. PEP Foundation Executive Director Katelyn Steakley said the organization wanted to expand the ways local residents can find and support their neighborhood schools. Steakley said the portal features a wide range of […]
