Rural Veterans Access Leads Resource Fair At Tech Monday
A Veterans Resource Fair at Tennessee Tech Monday hopes to provide rural veterans with direct access to healthcare enrollment and benefit resources. VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System Public Affairs Specialist Joshua Cox said the fair includes representatives to assist with processing claims. “We’re really excited to bring these VA resources to Putnam County and the […]
Roane State Earns National Honors For Business Innovation
Roane State Community College earning national honors as the 2026 Entrepreneurial College of the Year. The recognition highlights the work of the Cumberland Business Incubator in Crossville, which helps residents turn business concepts into active companies. Roane State President Chris Whaley said the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship recognized the college. “Folks who aren’t […]
New Smithville Elementary Excavation Work Beginning
Excavation work underway for the new Smithville Elementary School addressing longstanding concerns at the nearly 70-year-old campus. Smithville Elementary Principal Anita Puckett said the added safety of the new facility is what she looks forward to most. The building will bring all students under one roof, replacing a sprawling campus where children currently travel through […]
Work On Financials Continue For Clay Jail Project Construction
Clay County’s proposed $15 million jail project remains on hold as county officials struggle to find a way to pay for construction without significantly increasing taxes. Mayor Greg Brannon said the estimated cost has tripled from approximately $5 million two decades ago. A a wheel tax established five or six years ago has generated about […]
Putnam Clerk Promotes Convenient Baxter Satellite Office
The Putnam County Clerk’s Office could expand services at it a Baxter satellite location if more residents begin taking advantage of the branch location. Putnam County Clerk Kerry Ledbetter said the office has launched a social media campaign to raise awareness of the location, which offers vehicle registrations, titles, renewals and boat transactions without requiring […]
Sells Prioritizes Staffing As Overton County EMS Director
Overton County Ambulance Service Director Caleb Sells will prioritize staffing and operational evaluations as he begins his tenure leading the department. Sells said he is currently analyzing the day-to-day functions of the service to understand what is already working well for the county. Sells said his approach involves supporting existing strengths while identifying areas where […]
Tech Students Can Turn Idea Into $1K Thru Eagle Works
Tennessee Tech hosting a 90-second pitch contest Tuesday where students can compete for a $1,000 grand prize by presenting original business or product concepts. Strategy and Engagement Director Andrea Kruszka said the Idea Challenge serves as a preliminary event for the larger Eagle Works competition held each spring. Kruszka said the upcoming session requires no […]
White County Boosts Convenience Center Hours Of Operation
White County expanding operating hours at three convenience centers to provide residents with trash disposal options six days a week. County Executive Kyle Goff said the expansion targets the Doyle, Rockhouse, and Bakers Crossroads locations to ensure a site is available in every quadrant of the county. Goff said the Cassville center already operates on […]
Architect Evaluates Locations For Cumberland Courts
Cumberland County Schools evaluating two potential locations for new tennis courts at Cumberland County High School as officials move toward restoring the school’s on-campus tennis facilities. Director of Schools Rebecca Farley said the school board directed her to contact an architect for a feasibility study and cost analysis. Farley said the two leading options involve […]
Volleyball Senior Leads Lady Wildcats To Record Season
Monterey’s volleyball team captured a program-record 16 victories this season, overcoming the loss of seven seniors from last year’s roster and establishing a new standard for the Lady Wildcats. Senior Raechel Schliter said the team entered preseason determined to improve after several difficult seasons. Schliter said players embraced new responsibilities and began recognizing their potential […]
