Destination Tourism Meeting Coming To White County
Sparta and White County officials launching a new tourism campaign titled After the Falls to encourage visitors to explore downtown businesses and local entertainment after visiting area natural landmarks. Sparta-White County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Executive Director Brent Young said the organization will host a Destination Tourism Meeting 12pm Thursday at Oldham Theatre. “Destination […]
White County Adds Custodial Position Amid Staffing Shortages
The White County Board of Education will add an additional part-time custodial position to address staffing shortages at several schools. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said medical leaves and other employee absences have increased workloads and overtime expenses. The position will cost no more than $16,500, with some of that expense potentially offset by reduced […]
New Doyle Mayor Prioritizes Community Involvement
Newly elected Mayor of Doyle Timothy Brock prioritizing increased community involvement and the creation of more local events. Brock previously served as vice mayor for 16 years under the previous administration. “We have a lot of the same goals,” Brock said, “Where I’d like to see a lot more community events happening in Doyle. That’ll […]
Cookeville Building Code Update Increasing Permit Fees
Cookeville building permit fees could increase significantly beginning January 1 as city officials prepare to update numbers that have remained unchanged for nearly a decade. Planning Director Jon Ward told the City Council in advance of Thursday’s meeting that the city plans to update the valuations used to calculate permit fees as part of a […]
Putnam Schools Expand Student Career Training Programs
Putnam County Schools will move forward with plans to expand career and technical education programs, including new specialized training modules. CTE Director Jackie Vester said the district received an extension on Innovative School Models funding to complete several building projects and equipment upgrades. The expansion includes new career exploration labs at Avery Trace Middle School […]
State Drops Fentress County Nuclear Repository Plans
Tennessee officials removed Fentress County from consideration as a potential site for a nuclear waste repository following months of opposition from local leaders and residents. Fentress County Executive Jacob Rosenbaum said the state formally confirmed it is no longer evaluating the area for the proposed Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus. “On this issue, Fentress County stood […]
Affordability Driving Voter Concerns Following Election
Economic concerns surrounding the cost of living helped drive voters to the polls Tuesday, according to a Tennessee Tech political scientist. Associate Professor Dr. Lauren Harding said election results reflect a mobilized electorate seeking change. Harding said that meant Democratic gains nationally and closer races than normal in Tennessee. “The economy, affordability, inflation, the cost […]
Clarion Point Hotel Development Proposed For Livingston
Overton County’s Industrial Development Authority heard plans Wednesday for a three-story Clarion Point Hotel proposed for the corner of Tom Davis and McAlpin Road. Chair Shannon Cantrell said the 81-room development means at least a $9.1 million investment including construction and land acquisition. “There’s some construction costs that we still need to figure out as […]
Overton Recovery Court Highlights Hope With 5th Rally
Overton County’s Fifth Annual Recovery Rally Thursday brings support to those battling addiction so they can break the cycle that repeatedly brings them into the criminal justice system. General Sessions Court Judge Daryl Colson said the county started Recovery Court nearly 11 years ago to provide intensive, court-monitored treatment. The rally followed about five years […]
