Tech Marks 22nd Annual Nolan Fowler Constitution Day
Tennessee Tech hosting its 22nd annual Nolan Fowler Constitution Day Tuesday night to honor the legacy of a former history professor who specialized in constitutional law. History Department Chair Kent Dollar said the event originated from a $150,000 endowment intended to educate the community about the founding document. Dollar said the university uses the interest […]
Pickett CCC State Park Earns Top TDEC Amenities Award
Pickett CCC Memorial State Park honored with the Excellence in Amenities award from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation following a year of extensive facility and trail improvements. Assistant Park Manager Jonathan Asberry said the recognition highlights the efforts of the park staff and the impact of over 2,250 volunteer hours. Asberry said the […]
Land Acquisition Challenges Stall Monterey Water Expansion
The Calfkiller Waterline Project reaching a stalemate after Monterey officials learned that land acquisition challenges are preventing the installation of a necessary water pumping station. Engineer James Hailey said the project requires a booster station to move water up a steep grade toward Monterey, but the county has been unable to acquire the specific property […]
Cookeville Plans $20M Bond Issue For Infrastructure
Cookeville will take the first step Thursday to issue $20 million in general obligation bonds to fund major infrastructure improvements. That includes the 39 Depot project and the East-West Connector road project. City Manager James Mills said the city intends to split the total into two separate $10 million issuances scheduled for 2026 and 2027. […]
Grant Money Through Tech Helps Assistants Move To Teaching
Tennessee Tech will use a new state grant to launch a new teacher apprenticeship program, giving school system employees a transition path into licensed teaching roles. Tennessee Tech Professor Jeremy Wendt said the funding provides nine apprenticeship opportunities for five partner districts including Putnam and DeKalb County Schools. Wendt said the initiative targets individuals who […]
Clay Commission Unanimously Rejects Nuclear Repository
At least three Upper Cumberland counties being considered for the storage of nuclear waste including Clay, Fentress, and Pickett. State Representative Kelly Keisling said he drafted a letter to Governor Bill Lee and other state officials after learning Clay County was included on a list of potential sites for a nuclear waste repository. Clay County […]
DeKalb County Commission To Determine Zoning Future
DeKalb County Regional Planning Commission got plenty of citizen input Monday night on how the county could proceed with county-wide zoning ordinance. UCDD Deputy Director Tommy Lee said the recent meeting served as a preliminary step to gather citizen input and address questions about the potential regulations. Lee said the planning body has not yet […]
TWRA Investigates Fatal Dale Hollow Boating Collision
One person is dead and another injured after a boat carrying two men struck a piece of land on Dale Hollow Lake Monday. TWRA officials said game wardens responded to the scene around 10pm after nearby campers reported hearing a crash and calls for help. Officials said the incident involved a bass boat that reportedly […]
