Health Expert Debunks Myths For World Menopause Month
Upper Cumberland women’s health professionals using World Menopause Month to challenge long-standing misconceptions about menopause. Advanced Practice Nurse Midwife Jessica Tillery said one of the most significant misconceptions surrounds estrogen. Tillery said it was demonized following a major women’s health study in the late 1990s and early 2000s. “It’s taken this long for women to […]
Construction Wraps Up At Putnam Early Learning Academy
Construction at the Putnam Early Learning Academy nearly complete as crews finish final electrical work and safety features before students return from fall break. Putnam County Schools Deputy Director Tim Martin said the project is 99 percent finished, with minor interior paint issues and fire alarm components among the remaining items. The district also has […]
Tennessee Tech Launches Cancer Awareness Campaign
Tennessee Tech launches its third annual Tech Goes Pink initiative this week to provide breast cancer awareness and health education. Director of Intercultural Affairs and Director of First-Generation Student Success Charria Campbell said the university partners with local medical providers and community organizations to connect participants with prevention and recovery resources. “I think our students […]
Crossville Keeps Flock Cameras Despite Removal Attempt
An attempt to cancel Crossville’s Flock camera contract failed among Crossville City Council members. Crossville Mayor RJ Crawford made the motion, saying the cameras have generated enough concern that he no longer believes they are worthwhile. Crawford said removing them now would not prevent a future council from bringing the technology back. “This is just […]
Algood Council Approves Main Street Drainage Improvements
Algood will move forward with some $50,000 in repairs after crews discovered deteriorated storm drainage infrastructure during the Main Street water line replacement project. Algood City Administrator Keith Morrison said crews discovered deteriorated and misaligned drainage tiles in two areas. The additional work must be completed before the city moves forward with planned grinding and […]
Fentress TCAT Telecommunications Enrollment Open
Enrollment open for TCAT Fentress County’s new telecommunications and underground construction technology program, with the first classes set to begin October 26. Associate Instructor of Telecommunications and Underground Construction Technology Loren Queener said the six-month program consists of 650 clock hours and is designed to provide specialized trade training for the regional workforce. The curriculum […]
Smithville Fire Open House Emphasizes Safety Education
Smithville Fire Department hosting a community open house Saturday at the downtown Fire Hall, giving residents an opportunity to meet firefighters and learn more about fire safety. Smithville operates as a combination department with three full-time staff members and 20 volunteers. Fire Chief Charles Parker said it’s an important event. “We want the kids, old […]
McMinnville Secures $148K Grant For 65-Mile River Project
McMinnville accepting a $148,000 grant to develop a river safety mapping and wayfinding network across 65 miles of three area rivers. McMinnville Alderman Keri Morton said the Healthy Active Rural Tennessee Grant will require no local matching money. The funding will be spread across two fiscal years. “It is exciting. It’s great. No money from […]
Early Voting Starts Strong Throughout Upper Cumberland
Upper Cumberland election officials reported a steady start to early voting Wednesday as residents began casting ballots for the November election. Overton County Administrator Of Elections Craig Story said voters consistently used the voting machines throughout the morning. He said it remains too early to determine what the opening-day activity will mean for overall turnout. […]
Mental Toughness Earns Lady Cavs Golfer State Ranking
For Lila Odom, success on the golf course begins with trusting the work she has already put in. The Cookeville senior carried that approach into the state tournament, where controlling the mental side of the game became just as important as executing each shot. “For mental preparation, I really just went into it thinking that […]
