McMinnville Recovery Fest Fights Stigma, Offers Support
McMinnville will celebrate individuals who have overcome substance use disorder and connect those still struggling with local treatment resources during this weekend’s Recovery Fest. IOP Event Coordinator Darla DeLeon said the celebration highlights the significant life changes that occur when people successfully transition back into society as working, tax-paying citizens. “We celebrate recovery because it […]
Bryan Symphony Orchestra Marks Historic Homecoming
The Bryan Symphony Orchestra celebrated its return to Derryberry Hall with a ribbon cutting ceremony on the Tennessee Tech campus Thursday, marking a homecoming as the orchestra begins its 63rd season. Executive Director of the Bryan Symphony Orchestra Susan Miranda said the orchestra’s return to the hall is about more than where the musicians perform. […]
White County Schools Cuts Staff Health Insurance Premiums
White County Board of Education approved new health insurance premium formula Thursday to reduce monthly costs for school district employees. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said some staff members were formerly seeing nearly their entire paychecks consumed by insurance costs. “Some people were very excited,” Dronebarger said, “Our support staff, for the first time, felt […]
Chestnut Festival Highlights Tree Restoration Efforts
Cumberland Mountain State Park hosting the American Chestnut Festival this weekend to promote restoration efforts for a tree species that once served as a vital resource. Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Abby Harris said the festival was established last year. Aa park ranger partnered with the American Chestnut Foundation to highlight the history of the species. Harris […]
Experts Will Teach Landowners To Protect Native Species
Jackson and Clay County UT Extensions hosting a meeting to help local landowners improve wildlife habitat management. Jackson County Extension Director Dill Hughes said many property owners do not actively manage their acreage for specific environmental outcomes. Hughes said the goal of the joint program is to provide residents with the necessary education to make […]
Tech Workshops Foster Healthy Communication, Boundaries
Tennessee Tech hosting a series of weekly workshops Thursdays in October to help students develop the practical skills necessary for building and maintaining healthy connections in all areas of life. Center for Counseling and Mental Health Wellness Counselor Karolina Strain said the sessions focus on mindfulness and communication to support student well-being during a significant […]
UCHRA Receives Top Ratings As Regional Metrics Debut
UCHRA received a 99 percent overall satisfaction rating from clients across its 14-county service area during the most recent 11-month reporting period. Assistant Director LaNelle Godsey said the agency collected 424 satisfaction surveys between October and the end of August. Godsey said the metrics represent a new effort to analyze long-term performance data rather than […]
Fentress TCAT Launches New Telecomm/Utility Program
TCAT Fentress County launching the first telecommunications program in the TCAT system later this month to provide students with certifications in underground utility installation. Site Coordinator Belinda Payne said the new course covers the installation of underground lines for sewer, gas, telephone, cable, and electric services. Payne said the program is part of a broader […]
Intoxicated Woman Charged After Ball Field Disturbance
Putnam County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a woman Tuesday evening after she allegedly shouted obscenities at children during a baseball practice at the Jere Whitson Ball Fields. Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris said the incident occurred at the Mississippi Avenue facility. Deputy Justin Cobble responded to the scene and located the suspect in a wooded area […]
Winning Mindset Drives Three-Sport Star Reece Collins
For Reece Collins, competition does not stop when one season ends. The Livingston Academy standout carries the same relentless drive into soccer, basketball and softball, using every opportunity to compete as another chance to help her teammates find a way to win. Collins is utilizing a relentless competitive drive to power her performance across three […]
