Restored Hull Law Office Nearing Completion In Celina
Clay County nearing completion of a year-long restoration project to preserve the original law office of Cordell Hull. The office of the longest-serving U.S. Secretary of State and Nobel Peace Prize winner included strengthening weak walls and floors. President and Director of the Clay County Museum Beverly Hollifield said the building had been moved approximately […]
Cumberland Chamber Celebrates 65 Years Of Service
The Crossville-Cumberland County Chamber of Commerce is celebrating its 65th anniversary this week while focusing on future economic growth. President and CEO Ethan Hadley said the organization has spent six and a half decades serving as a growing entity for the community. Hadley said the chamber functions as a unifying voice for local businesses to […]
Cookeville Quarry Site Continues To Produce, Limit Problems
A quarry project that caused concerns among Cookeville residents has now changed ownership, and work will continue for multiple years to clear the site. Rogers Group Vice President and Jonathan Niebel said the site at the intersection of Spring Street and Interstate 40 will take at least a decade to clear. Niebel said the facility […]
State Funding Helps Replay Overton For Investment In Personnel
Overton County receiving a $12,500 reimbursement from Tennessee Workforce Development for advanced medical training for emergency personnel. Overton Ambulance Services Director Chris Masiongale said the state organization provides up to $2,500 per employee to assist with the costs of higher education. Masiongale said the funding applies to emergency medical technicians moving into advanced classes and […]
Life Church Equips 200 Monterey Students With Supplies
Life Church partnering with schools in Monterey to equip some 200 students at Burks Elementary and Monterey High School with essential back to school supplies during a Back to School Bash Tuesday Regional Director of Connections Amos Rogan said the church works directly with school principals and counselors to identify the specific needs of students […]
Putnam Schools Upgrade Jere Whitson Security System
Putnam County Schools utilizing a $33,000 state grant to modernize security at Jere Whitson Elementary School with a new server and five high-resolution cameras. Technology Supervisor Johnny Sloan said the district safety committee identified the school as a priority for the upgrade because the existing equipment had reached the end of its functional life. Sloan […]
Tennessee Tech Spirit Days Unite Campus And Community
Tennessee Tech’s annual Spirit Days celebration set to welcome students back to Cookeville while presenting a community display of Golden Eagle pride. News and Public Relations Director Jonathan Frank said the university is encouraging everyone in the region to display free yard signs in support of the students. “We all come together to show our […]
McMinnville Aldermen Begin City Administrator Search
McMinnville Aldermen beginning the process of finding a permanent replacement for former City Administrator Nolan Ming. Alderman Steve Harvey said the city will utilize the Municipal Technical Advisory Service to assist with the recruitment process. Harvey said the organization will send a representative to McMinnville to review applications and narrow down the field of candidates […]
Empowering UC Women To Build Stronger Communities
Sparta White County Chamber of Commerce launching the inaugural White County Women’s Conference on July 30 to empower women across the Upper Cumberland to lead with confidence and build stronger local communities. Executive Director of the Sparta White County Chamber of Commerce Brent Young said the event is designed to help women break through generational […]
Storm Damage Repairs Force Freehill Road Closure Monday
Cookeville Public Works will close a section of Freehill Road between Fenbrook Way and Choate Cemetery Road Monday and Tuesday to repair storm damage. The department will restrict the section of road to through traffic for the duration of the project. Residents living within the boundaries of the closure will maintain access to their homes. […]
