New Monument Honoring Benjamin Hill Clears Joint Committee
McMinnville Buildings and Grounds and Parks and Recreation committees jointly approved a proposal to install a new monument honoring former Mayor Benjamin Hill at the Old City Cemetery. Warren County’s Lucas Holt said the project will be privately funded and requires no financial contribution from the city. “I want to say before I get started, […]
New Team Strengthens Tech Nursing Simulation Lab
Tennessee Tech establishing a new clinical simulation team at the Whitson-Hester School of Nursing to manage laboratory operations and student training. Director of Simulation Casey Garrison said the team formed following the conclusion of several interim roles and the transition of former staff into faculty positions. “So having a facility inside the School of Nursing […]
Warren County Approves New District Attorney Funding
The Warren County Commission approved a new supplemental funding source for the District Attorney’s office by authorizing a $12.50 court cost on all misdemeanor and felony convictions. District Attorney General Matt Colvard said the new fee replaces the existing economic crime fund which was limited to specific financial offenses. Colvard said the state legislature authorized […]
David Andrews Elected Chairman, Danny Holmes Pro Tem
The Putnam County Commission elected David Andrews as its new chairman and Danny Holmes as chairman pro tem. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said the commission must reappoint all committees and boards every four years. Porter said the lengthy agenda for the reorganization meeting is typical for the start of a new term. The commission […]
Outdoor Recreation Fuels Record Tourism Across UC
The Upper Cumberland region reached a record $550 million in visitor spending last year, driven largely by outdoor recreation and collaboration between 14 counties. Executive Director of the Upper Cumberland Tourism Association Billie Davis said the revenue generates an estimated $387 in annual tax savings for every household in the region. Davis said the daily […]
Germain Exposes Exploitation Within Illicit Massage Businesses
Anti-trafficking advocate Kelli Germain exposing exploitation within illicit massage businesses to highlight the organized nature and severe trauma associated with these operations following recent investigations in Cookeville. Germain said these operations are often part of larger organizations that use specific keywords or code words to advertise on the black market. Germain said the businesses utilize […]
Fentress Commission Approve $1 Million In School Grants
Fentress County Commission authorized four school budget amendments totaling over $1 million in grant funding for vocational education, tutoring, and special education. Board of Education’s Kacee Harris said the funding represents revenue awarded to the department above its normal operating budget. Harris said the largest allocation comes from the $797,970 Innovative School Models grant, which […]
Oversight Board Proposed For White County Animal Shelter
White County Humane Society volunteers proposing the creation of a board of directors to oversee the White County Animal Shelter. Volunteer Ellen Horvath said the board would be composed of animal welfare advocates who work collaboratively to set long-term goals. “The proposal is designed to transfer the White County Animal Shelter-related issues from the county […]
Van Buren Commission Halves Agenda Notice Period
Van Buren County Commission voted to reduce the public notice period for meeting agendas from 10 days to five days. Van Buren County Commission Chairman Terry Hickey said the new policy will apply to announcements for all county meetings, including budget and committee sessions. “But the reason we’re doing this is in today’s times, we […]
