Tennessee Tech Launches Campus Food Delivery Robots
Tennessee Tech launching a new fleet of delivery robots this fall semester to provide automated food service across the campus. District Marketing Manager for Chartwells Taylor Petty said the university is partnering with Coco Robotics to bring the larger, brightly colored machines to Cookeville. Petty said the decision to implement the new technology follows the […]
Best Friends Sanctuary Marks 25 Years Saving Animals
Best Friends Sanctuary is celebrating its 25th anniversary of animal rescue and community service in Fentress County with a pet food giveaway and celebration August 12. Lead Fundraiser Jan Shank said the organization officially began its mission on August 17, 2001, to address a total lack of animal welfare resources in the area. Shank said […]
Winning Candidates Begin Final Campaign Sign Cleanup
Winning candidates in the Upper Cumberland beginning the process of removing election signs from roadsides and private properties following the conclusion of the recent campaign season. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said state law requires all campaign signs to be removed within three weeks of an election, though local regulations can be more restrictive. Porter […]
DeKalb Health Department Moves To Expanded New Facility
The DeKalb County Health Department transitioning into a new, expanded facility at 286 Tiger Drive to increase patient capacity and improve operational efficiency. Health Department Director Michael Railling said the department is currently operating with limited clinical services through Wednesday as staff members finalize the setup of the new building. Railling said all services, including […]
Tennessee Tech Strengthens Suicide Intervention Capacity
Tennessee Tech hosting a two-day Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training workshop this week to increase the capacity of Upper Cumberland community members to recognize and respond to individuals experiencing thoughts of suicide. Assistant Director for Rural Resilience at the Center for Rural Innovation Stefanie Byrd said the training is designed for a broad audience including […]
Mayor Foster Urges Caution Regarding Recurring Expenses
Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster is calling for fiscal restraint following the approval of a new county budget that utilizes reserve funds to cover ongoing operational costs. Foster said the recently approved budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year avoids a property tax increase but relies on deficit spending within the school and general funds. Foster […]
Election Administrator Details Election Certification Process
The final steps of the election process mean ensuring every eligible vote is counted before the official certification. Jackson County Administrator of Elections Drew McMillan said the office is currently processing provisional ballots to determine if they meet the legal requirements for inclusion in the final tally. “So if someone came to the polls without […]
Putnam Schools Early Learning Reports Successful Opening
Putnam County Schools Early Learning Academy reporting a successful start to its inaugural school year as students and staff transition into the new facility. Principal Allison Painter said the first weeks of the school year have focused on a phase-in period for families and students. Painter said the administration is currently refining the logistics for […]
Incoming White County Officials Focus On Accountability
Incoming White County commissioners preparing to take office this September with a shared commitment to increasing transparency and accountability within the local government. Incoming Fifth District County Commissioner Dana Teeple said the recent election results reflect a desire among residents to move away from long-standing political routines. “I think people are just tired of the […]
Cookeville Man Facing Felony Child Exploitation Charges
Cookeville Police Department detectives arrested William Todd Johnson on August 7, after a search of his Pinewood Drive residence uncovered more than 100 files of child sexual abuse material. The Cookeville Police Department said the investigation began after detectives received a Cybertip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. The department said Microsoft […]
