Cookeville Leisure Services Updates Splash Pad Schedule
Cookeville Leisure Services transitioning the Cane Creek Park Splash Pad to seasonal operating hours this week. Officials said the facility will now be open daily from 8am to 7pm. Officials said the operating hours will continue to change throughout the season as the amount of daylight shifts. The department will post any future changes to […]
TWRA Waives Licenses For Saturday Squirrel Opener
TWRA waiving license requirements for Tennessee residents Saturday to coincide with the opening day of squirrel season. Region 3 Wildlife Biologist Casey Mullen said the free hunting day is part of a “R3” initiative designed to recruit, retain, and reactivate hunters across the state. Mullen said the agency wants to remove the immediate barrier of […]
Cookeville Approves State Funding Ask For Work On Jefferson
Cookeville pursuing state funding to address long-standing traffic congestion on South Jefferson Avenue around the Neal Street/I-40 corridor. Planning Department’s Matthew Billings said that area has long been one of the most congested sections of Jefferson. Phillips said continued growth and development in the area have made the problem worse, with traffic often backing up […]
Actress Case Shows Complexities Of Domestic Abuse
This week’s death of Actress Hayden Panettiere serves as a reminder that domestic violence can affect anyone regardless of wealth or social status. Genesis House Executive Director Melissa Garrett said the public often fails to recognize the complex layers of emotional and financial control that prevent victims from seeking safety. Garrett said the common question […]
York Institute Honors Sgt. York’s Educational Legacy
Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute celebrated its centennial anniversary Fridy by honoring the educational legacy and community impact of its namesake, Sergeant Alvin C. York. Principal Abbi Dunford said the 100-year milestone represents a significant event for the local community. Dunford said the school remains deeply rooted in the history of Sergeant York and the […]
Dodson Branch Expansion Targets Enrollment Growth
Jackson County Schools launching a classroom addition project at Dodson Branch School to accommodate rising enrollment and expanded student services. Director of Schools Jason Hardy said the district is in the early planning stages of adding three to four new classrooms to the facility. Hardy said the project is expected to cost approximately $750,000 and […]
Federal Authorities Join McMinnville TCAT Swatting Probe
Federal authorities have joined the McMinnville Police Department to investigate a potential interstate swatting incident in this week’s active shooter threat. It happened Monday at TCAT McMinnville. Police said the investigation indicates the incident may be connected to a similar event in St. Joseph, Michigan involving a California telephone number. Officials said the matter was […]
Historic Rugby Pairs Vintage Cars And Tea Table Setting
Historic Rugby hosting the 15th annual Return of the British Car Show and a tea table setting contest on Saturday to celebrate the community’s English heritage. Organizing committee member John Rigby said the village established in 1880 serves as a unique backdrop. It was designed to recreate a British life within the mountains of East Tennessee. […]
Coach Hughes Prioritizes Development For Monterey Football
Head Football Coach Scott Hughes is focusing on the mental and physical development of his roster this offseason to prepare a young team for a challenging regional schedule. Hughes said the development process is critical because the majority of the roster consists of underclassmen who need to improve their football IQ and situational awareness. Hughes […]
Wattenbarger Rebuilds Cumberland County Football Program Culture
Head Football Coach Mark Wattenbarger is overhauling the program’s culture and facilities to establish a new standard for a roster currently operating without a single senior. Coach Mark Wattenbarger said his primary focus since taking over the program has been engaging the community to help modernize facilities that have seen little improvement in two decades. […]
