Pickett Health Department Expansion Nearing Completion
95 percent of the work for the addition and renovation at the Pickett County Health Department completed. Pickett County Executive Stephen Bilbrey said the project includes construction of a multi-purpose room. Bilbrey said the room will serve as a back up location to the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) that is located at the Emergency Medical […]
Gainesboro Facing Tight Budget For Next Fiscal Year
Gainesboro Mayor Lloyd Williams questioned if the town could operate in the black for the upcoming fiscal year after a first reading of the new fiscal year budget Thursday. Town Recorder Darla Pippin said she has talked with consultants who believe the town will be ok. The budget does feature raises for city employees, but […]
Fire Department Requires Burn Permits; Gives Safety Tips
The start of May means burn permits are no longer needed unless you live inside the city or town limits. Obtaining a burn permit helps fire departments control what is burned. Livingston Fire Chief Rocky Dial said people in the Livingston city limits need permits to burn year-round. “It stops us from making a lot […]
Highland Rim Academy Celebrates New Building Opening
Highland Rim Academy celebrated its new building Thursday with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Director of Advancement Casey Overstreet said students and staff moved into the building earlier this year. Overstreet said the new building needed since Highland Rim outgrew its previous location at Washington Avenue Baptist Church. “It still almost feels a little bit like […]
Plateau Pregnancy Services Hosting Open House Saturday
Cumberland County residents can learn about the work of Plateau Pregnancy Services during an open house Saturday, Executive Director Sheri Nichols said the non-profit helps with everyday baby needs, including cribs and car seats. Nichols said in order to receive assistance, parents must watch parenting and life skill videos. Nichols said that often times parents […]
Two Traffic Changes Implemented In Downtown Cookeville
The Cookeville Public Works Department installed a four-way stop at the intersection of North Oak Avenue and West First Street Thursday. Public Works Director Mary Beth Elrod said the intersection previously had stop signs on both sides of First Street, while North Oak Avenue was a through street with no stopping. “With the uptick in […]
Tech Adds New Interdisciplinary Computing Program
Tennessee Tech will implement an Interdisciplinary Computing degree program starting next school year. The program helps students integrate new technology, like AI, into other fields. Trustee Fred Lowery said this degree has a place in the workforce. “We are looking for students, or colleagues, frankly, that have this kind of multi-diciplinary understanding,” Lowery said. “And […]
Clay Library Expansion Project Set To Begin This Summer
An architect is drawing plans for the Clay County Public Library expansion project. The plans for the library include a 3,000 square foot expansion, which will be used to expand the children’s space and create more space for community events. Library Director Alecia Burns said the children’s area will be named after former assistant librarian […]
Cookeville To Re-Purchase 3 Lots At Business Park
Cookeville will repurchase three properties inside the Highlands Business Park that have not been developed following a Thursday night Council vote. City Manager James Mills said the park’s purchase agreements included language that development must begin with one-year of purchase. One property sold three years ago, two sold two years ago. Without construction, the city […]
Overton County Schools Offer Free Meals Over Summer
Overton County Schools will offer free breakfast and lunch to children in need this summer. Overton School Nutrition Program Director Debie Taylor said some kids in Overton County lack access to meals outside of school. Taylor said the program feeds some 500 kids every day during the summer. “They say 18 and under,” Taylor said. […]
