Tennessee Tech Professor Analyzes Upper Cumberland Election
Tennessee Tech Political Science Professor’s analysis of the August 6 election results reflect that Upper Cumberland voters prioritize a consistent preference for reliably conservative leaders. Associate Professor of Political Science Dr. Lauren Harding this trend was evident in the 6th District race where State Representative Johnny Garrett defeated former Congressman Van Hilleary. “Tennessee voters are […]
David Smith Named Interim White County YMCA CEO
Sparta-White County Family YMCA CEO Kyle Goff has named business administrator David Smith as the organization’s interim CEO following Goff’s election as the next White County Executive. CEO Kyle Goff said the appointment of Smith allows the organization to maintain its daily operations while beginning a formal search for a permanent leader. Goff said Smith […]
New Visitor Press Box Approved For Upperman High
Putnam County School Board approved the construction of a new visitor-side press box for Upperman High School to accommodate growing media demands. Principal Justin Campbell said the school system intends to complete the project before the first football game of the season in August. “We have turned media away whenever our press box is very […]
Sparta Board Approves New Zoning Compliance Fee
Sparta Board of Aldermen approved a new fee for zoning compliance letters during its meeting on Thursday to address an influx of requests from local businesses. Mayor Jerry Lowery said the city has seen a significant increase in requests because of state requirements for specific businesses. “The fee is small because we have to spend […]
Clay County Leads Upper Cumberland Voter Participation
Clay County recorded the highest voter participation in the Upper Cumberland during the August 6 election with more than half of its registered voters casting ballots. Unofficial election results said the average voter turnout across 10 of the 11 counties in the Upper Cumberland reached 36.03 percent. Clay County led the region with a turnout […]
Putnam Board Urges State To Legalize School Raffles
Putnam County Board of Education calling on state legislators to amend the Tennessee State Constitution to allow school-affiliated organizations to hold raffles for fundraising. Board Member Kim Cravens said the current legal framework makes it nearly impossible for small school groups to host simple raffles without facing significant bureaucratic hurdles. Cravens said the board is […]
Sheriff Steve Page Outlines White County Safety Priorities
White County Sheriff Steve Page beginning a new four-year term with a focus on drug enforcement, school safety, and maintaining a top-tier correctional facility. Page said the results of the recent election show that citizens have seen the success of the department’s work and want to see those efforts continue. Page said he intends to […]
Cookeville Secures Funding For Inclusive Soccer Facility
Cookeville moving forward with plans for a new inclusive sports destination following the approval of state funding for a specialized soccer complex. Mayor Laurin Wheaton said the project represents a significant addition to the local area. Wheaton addressed members of the Warlick family attending the meeting. “I know this is going to be a wonderful […]
Sparta Splash Pad Construction Completion Delayed
Sparta officials announced the opening of the city’s new splash pad will be delayed until next year due to construction timelines extending into the fall. Mayor Jerry Lowery said the board will soon decide whether or not to fence off the splash pad. “There’s a talk of possibility of if we’re going to open up […]
Cookeville Pursues Grant For Community Response Team
Cookeville seeking a federal grant to scale and expand its existing Community Response program to bolster emergency medical services within the city. Economic Development’s Matt Billings said the city is requesting funds through the Tennessee Department of Health’s Make Rural Tennessee Healthy Again grant program. “Specifically, we are requesting funding of three full-time and three […]
