Crossville Awarded $21M For Northwest Connector Part 2
Crossville has been awarded a $21 million statewide partnership program grant to fund the second phase of the Northwest Connector project. During a Tuesday work session, City Engineer Don Cole said the total project budget currently stands at approximately $22 million, leaving the city responsible for roughly $1 million in costs exceeding the grant amount. […]
Putnam Board Considers $3,995 External Student Tuition
The Putnam County Board of Education advanced a new policy Tuesday night that would allow students living outside the county to enroll by paying an annual tuition fee. Board Member Kim Cravens said the proposal establishes a formal process for enrollment provided they meet specific standards. Cravens said the district is modeling its approach after […]
DeKalb Officials County-Wide Formally Sworn Into Office
DeKalb County officials formally assumed their roles during a swearing-in ceremony for newly elected school board members, county commissioners, and countywide executives. General Sessions Judge Brandon Cox said the ceremony serves as a simple but significant event. Cox said the support of family, friends, and the community helps sustain these individuals as they give a […]
Tennessee Tech Dropping Application Fees In September
Tennessee Tech will waive application fees for domestic undergraduate students throughout the month of September to increase accessibility for prospective freshmen and transfer students. The university is removing the standard $25 fee for those looking to take the next step in their higher education journey. This is for both prospective freshmen and transfer students who […]
Crossville Sports Authority To Bid $140K Cabling Project
The Crossville Sports Authority will move forward with a formal bidding process for a six-figure data cabling project at the new recreation facility. Datacom Cabling’s Jeff Randall told Sports Authority members Tuesday the project scope grew significantly from an initial estimate of $40,000 to a current total of $140,000. “Got to seeing this building and […]
Heart Of City Playground Closure Delayed; Cooler Turf
The planned closure of the Heart of the City playground at Cookeville’s Dogwood Park will not take place until later this month. The playground will undergo a major resurfacing project to replace aging rubber with a cooler synthetic grass. Leisure Services Director Chad McDonald said the project was approved by the previous City Council to […]
Vaughn Replaces Rosenbaum As Fentress Chamber Director
Seth Vaughn will take over the Fentress County Chamber of Commerce’s Executive Director role. Vaughn replaces new county mayor Jacob Rosenbaum. Vaughn said the transition into the lead role follows more than five years of service with the chamber, including tenures as the director of tourism and membership and assistant director. “I’m a strong believer […]
Curator Separates Hollywood Myth From Real Sgt. York
Crossville’s Palace Theatre holding an event Wednesday to distinguish the historical reality of Sergeant Alvin C. York from his 1941 Hollywood portrayal. York State Park Museum Curator Lindsey Wood said the presentation, “Sergeant in the Spotlight,” precedes a screening of the Warner Brothers film. Wood said the lecture uses film clips to provide historical context […]
Tech Dean Supports Lee’s First Commercial Fusion Initiative
Tennessee Tech College of Engineering Dean Joseph Slater said the state’s decision to invest in advance fusion energy provides Tennessee with a massive opportunity. Governor Bill Lee and TDEC issued the state’s first ever fusion-specific byproduct material license, a step closer to a commercial fusion project. Slater said the state aims to establish itself as […]
