Burn Permits Required Beginning Wednesday Across UC
Wildfire season has begun in Tennessee and that means burn permits will be required beginning Wednesday. Department of Forestry Communications and Outreach Director Megan Carpenter says burn permits are an essential tool in preventing fires in our area. “The burn permits are designed to communicate to the public about when and where it’s safe to […]
TN Tech Launchpad Alerts Advisors About Student Issues
On the heels of record-setting retention rates, Tennessee Tech wants to do more to intervene with students struggling with classroom work. Launchpad Student Success Center Director Angie Briggs said the advising team will increase the usage of its alert system for earlier notifications. Briggs said the program alerts advisors and students when student grades or […]
Biz Foundry, Overton Chamber Partnering For Town Hall
The Biz Foundry is partnering with the Livingston-Overton County Chamber of Commerce for a Business Town Hall event later this month. Biz Foundry Vice President Tiffany Anton said the event is designed for local entrepreneurs to provide feedback on what is working for their businesses, as well as the things they need help with. Anton […]
Tech Adding Two New Categories To Gen Ed Curriculum
Tennessee Tech will add digital and financial literacy courses to the general education curriculum beginning in Fall 2026. Tech’s Dr. Holly Anthony said student demand for the classes ranked high on surveys this past spring, which led to the change. Anthony said although many students may not major in those areas, digital and financial skills […]
Jefferson Ave Widening In Phase 2, Complete By December
Paving, reconnecting side roads, and upgrades to exit ramps are some of the highlights inside phase two of Cookeville’s Jefferson Avenue widening project. T-DOT Regional Communications Officer Rae Anne Bradley said crews expect to finish the project by December. Work continues to construct the western side of Jefferson. In addition to traffic shifting to the […]
Putnam Visitors Bureau Reinvesting Funding Into Tourism
The Cookeville-Putnam County Visitors Bureau plans to reinvest expanded funding from Cookeville into increased tourism efforts. Executive Director Shan Stout said the Bureau will receive $40,000 this year, up from $25,000 in years past. Stout said it will be used to help schedule events for the Expo Center, being constructed on Tennessee Avenue. “The processes […]
Policies Slightly Different For Teachers, Focus Still Phones Off
As school begins over the next several weeks, tighter cell phone policies will go into effect for students, and teachers will also be reminded about using phones during class time. Warren County Director of Schools Grant Swallows said teachers are still allowed to access phones, but they are still held to the same usage standards […]
Overton Chamber Applies For Entrepreneurship Grant
The Livingston-Overton County Chamber of Commerce has applied for a Three-Star Grant to boost entrepreneurship and workforce development. Chamber President and CEO Zach Stephens said the grant is worth up to $250,000. Stephens said in the past, entrepreneurship has not been a high priority for the Chamber. He said the need for growth in that […]
Jackson Schools TCAP Scores Continue Positive Trends
The Jackson County School System continues to trend up, as TCAP proficiency scores improved again last school year. Director of Schools Jason Hardy said there was a three percent jump in English/Language Arts, two percent each in Math and Social Studies, and a seven percent jump in Science. Hardy said, at first glance, the district […]
Cumberland Fire Showing Off Renovations At Open Houses
The Cumberland County Fire Department is showing off recent renovations at the Tansi and Mayland Fire Stations at open houses this summer. Fire Chief Trevor Kerley said this it the first remodel at Tansi Fire Station since it opened in 1986. He said the EMS and Tansi Security used to occupy the building with the […]
