Rodgers Leaves Putnam In Strong Financial Position
Eighth District Putnam County Commissioner and Budget Committee Chair Ben Rodgers is stepping away from the Putnam County Commission after 12 years of service. Rodgers said the county’s strong financial base ensures that the incoming group of elected officials is set up for success. “The people that are not returning on the commission, the people […]
Community Support Sustains White County Student Programs
White County Schools once again gearing up to offer students and families the necessary resources through their resource center this school year. Beverly Dronebarger is the White County Schools Family Resource Center Director. Dronebarger said the program relies entirely on community donations and partnerships to provide essential supplies and support services to local students and […]
5 Decades Medical Service Honored At Livingston Regional
A local historian said the 50th anniversary of Livingston Regional Hospital marks a significant milestone for a facility that has evolved from a local clinic into a regional medical hub. Overton County Historian Ronald Dishman said it officially opened at its current Oak Street location in 1976 after previously operating out of a former Livingston […]
TCAT Food Pantry Addresses Prevalent Student Hunger
TCAT Upper Cumberland operating food pantries across its campuses to address a prevalent hunger issue among its student population. President Cliff Wightman said the food pantries are located at the Livingston and Crossville campuses, with a new location opening in Bledsoe next week. Wightman said the school also partners with Vol State to provide a […]
New Mental Health Court Launching To Help UC Residents
The Upper Cumberland’s 13th Judicial District preparing to launch a new Mental Health Court to provide specialized support and supervision for individuals struggling with mental illness. Cookeville Vice Mayor Luke Eldridge said the program is designed to function similarly to a drug court by requiring participants to follow specific guidelines. Eldridge said the state has […]
Tech Pursues R1 Research Status After Record Funding
Tennessee Tech pursuing a Carnegie R1 classification following a record-breaking year that saw the university surpass $50 million in externally funded research. Associate Vice President for Research and Economic Development Michael Aikens said the university is currently classified as a Carnegie R2 institution, which denotes high research and doctoral activity. “Professionally, this really sets a […]
WCTE Dinner Celebrates Decades Of History, Storytelling
WCTE PBS will use this year’s annual dinner to celebrate local storytelling and historical preservation across the Upper Cumberland. President Avery Hutchins said the event serves as a platform to highlight the station’s previous year of work while raising awareness for its ongoing mission. Hutchins said the theme: “Moving Through History with WCTE.” “This time […]
Fantasy Football League Empowers Regional Nonprofits
A fantasy football league founded in the Upper Cumberland is transforming a popular hobby into a significant source of funding for local non-profits. Founder and Commissioner Shaun Scantland said the league allows the annual winner to select which regional charity receives the collective pool of donation money. Scantland said the organization requires the chosen recipient […]
