Fentress Seeks Funding For Statewide Radio Interoperability
Fentress County emergency responders struggle to maintain reliable contact with dispatch as the county pursues a radio system upgrade. Fentress County EMS Director Daniel Coleman said the county is seeking a $241,536 Rural Violent Crime Reduction Initiative grant as the first step toward replacing its aging VHF infrastructure. The equipment would be compatible with the […]
Gainesboro Teacher Crafts Immersive Ocean Adventure
Gainesboro Elementary School turned reading night into an underwater adventure designed to give students a hands-on experience. Kindergarten and First-Grade Special Education Teacher Katy Caine created the shipwreck-themed attraction with Disney villains, vocabulary exercises and sensory activities tied to marine life. “And then, you know, we try to make it as kid-friendly as possible so […]
Cumberland’s Goss Named Middle PE Teacher Of Year
Crab Orchard Elementary Physical Education Teacher Misty Goss earned Tennessee Middle School PE Teacher of the Year honors after 27 years of helping students build healthy habits. The Tennessee Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance selected Goss for the statewide recognition. Goss said she approaches physical education as preparation for a healthy life […]
Rapid Hydraulic Fire Shuts Down Livingston’s BR Metals
The cleanup continues after a fire caused more than $100,000 in damage and suspended operations at BR Metals in Livingston. Overton County EMA Director Chris Masiongale said investigators believe a hydraulic-system leak ignited in the back portion of the aluminum foundry, causing the fire to spread rapidly. “Luckily, no one was injured,” Masiongale said. “That […]
Oldest House In Gainesboro May Scare Up Spooks Saturday
A historic Gainesboro property opening its doors for a community Halloween party to help raise funds for critical structural restorations. The property stands as the oldest house in Gainesboro, with construction beginning on the first section around 1832. Gaines House Association Vice President April Norrod said the property previously yielded authentic Civil War bullets and […]
Clay Housing Grant Lacks Timeline As Building Costs Rise
Clay County facing project uncertainties and an indefinite timeline for its upcoming low-to-moderate-income housing rehabilitation program. The program is geared for vulnerable local populations, particularly senior citizens who need structural improvements to remain in their homes. UCDD Planner Megan Reagan said the agency cannot promise all the proposed home sites will receive funding before the […]
White County Museum Awarded State Improvement Grant
The White County Heritage Museum will launch an interior expansion project to protect and organize its historic collections. That after securing $35,450 from a highly competitive state grant. White County Heritage Museum Director Brenda Templeton said the Main Street facility currently struggles to house its extensive archives because a mostly dirt-floored basement rules out lower-level […]
TBI Identifies Human Remains As Missing Nikkie Simmons
The TBI identified human remains discovered at Sparta’s old water treatment plant as missing 40-year-old Nikkie Simmons. TBI Public Information Officer Mariah Dunlop said special agents responded to the 200 block of North Main Street at the request of 13th Judicial District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway. The remains were recovered from the property and sent […]
Camryn Maynor Overcomes Trials, Earns Individual Medal
Cookeville High School sophomore Camryn Maynor earned an individual medal at the state cross country meet after overcoming a season of personal trials and performance challenges. Reporter said Maynor led the Lady Cavaliers by recording a time of 20:40 for the second consecutive race. Reporter said the performance placed Maynor 39th out of 253 competitors, […]
