Tennessee Tech Details Mandatory Tucker Stadium Regulations
Tennessee Tech enforcing mandatory security and logistics regulations for Saturday’s first football game at the newly renovated Tucker Stadium. The university is implementing a strict clear bag policy that limits fans to one clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bag measuring no more than 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches. Fans may also carry […]
Warren County Board Approves External Mowing Bids
Warren County Board of Education approved external mowing bids for five county schools to address ongoing maintenance challenges across the district. Director of Schools Dr. Grant Swallows said the decision to outsource the outlying campuses follows a previous move to bring all mowing services in-house that ultimately proved difficult to manage with existing staff. Swallows […]
Main Street McMinnville Hosting Farm To Table Dinner
Main Street McMinnville hosting its fourth annual Farm to Table Dinner this weekend to highlight regional agricultural partnerships and gather critical funding for downtown community development. Main Street McMinnville Executive Director Hannah Cowan Jones said the event is sold out and corporate sponsorships nearly tripled since last year. “This is an event that really has […]
Algood Moves For Business Park Light Industrial Rezoning
The Algood Planning Commission recommended a rezoning request approval for light industrial land use on Phillips Cemetery Road.. Applicant Justin Grant said Church on the Hill intends to sell two pieces of property to pay off the church mortgage. Grant said the proposed buyer wants to develop the land into a business park and requested […]
Fentress Approves $1.3 Million School Safety Upgrades
Fentress County Commissioners approving more than $1.3 million in funding for school safety upgrades. Director of Schools Kristi Hall said the funding was originally allocated in the previous year’s budget but rolled into the fund balance because the projects could not be completed. Hall said the funds will now be pulled from the fund balance […]
Middle Schooler Wins Tennessee Tech Gold Rush Contest
A 13-year old Upperman Middle School Student celebrating the unveiling of Tucker Stadium this weekend, after his artwork took home honors. Xavier Belliveau won the Tennessee Tech Gold Rush t-shirt design contest with a sketch celebrating the university’s football stadium transition. Tennessee Tech Athletics Media Relations Coordinator Thomas Corhern said the annual tradition highlights one […]
Utility Requirements Delay High School Cafeteria Construction
Utility requirements from a local gas company have forced a three-week delay for the completion of the new Warren County High School cafeteria. Director of Schools Dr. Grant Swallows said the contractor requested the extension after the gas company required the installation of a new, dedicated gas line rather than allowing the project to connect […]
White County Continues 171 Years Of Tradition With Fair
The White County Fair will continue a 171-year tradition of agriculture and community when its annual festivities begin Friday night. White County Fair Board President Mike Wilson said the fair dates back to 1855. Wilson said its earliest purpose was likely to give residents a place to showcase agricultural products, quilting and other locally produced […]
