Tennessee Tech faculty members traveled to Poland to represent the university at the 58th annual International Horn Symposium. Assistant professor of horn Dr. Justin Stanley said the Tennessee Tech department of music supported the travel costs for he and his

The Tennessee Historical Commission has awarded restoration grants to stabilize four historic landmarks across the Upper Cumberland region to preserve local heritage and drive economic development. UCDD Public Historian Mark Dudney said the funding targets properties already listed on the

Jefferson Avenue Church of Christ hosting a free Ladies Day event titled “REST: Finding God’s Peace in a Busy World” on August 22 to provide women in the Upper Cumberland region with spiritual encouragement and mental health insights. Member of

Putnam County Schools completed the final payment on a major technology lease that provides MacBook Air laptops to every certified faculty and staff member across the district. Technology Director Johnny Sloan said the district recently made a payment of more

TDOT’s new J-turn intersection at State Route 111 and Old Sparta Road in Putnam County on track for completion by November. Regional Communications Officer Rae Anne Bradley said maintenance crews have spent several weeks preparing the ground by upgrading drainage,

Meetings tonight across the Upper Cumberland will see Cookeville Board of Zoning Appeals consider the special exception to convert the existing extended-stay property on Salem Road into a 112-unit long-term residential housing development. The application includes affordability requirements, rent limits,

TCAT Upper Cumberland launching a new tile manufacturing operator program to address the specialized workforce needs of the growing ceramic tile industry across the state. President Cliff Wightman said the initiative was developed in conjunction with state leadership and the

Monterey Board of Mayor and Aldermen formalizing a new ordinance to establish regular public work sessions held one week prior to its monthly voting meetings to improve board preparedness and transparency. City Administrator Rafferty Cleary said the town is updating

Jackson County Schools expanding its one-to-one technology initiative to provide every student with a personal device to enhance classroom engagement and bridge the digital divide for rural families. Director of Schools Jason Hardy said the district secured grants to purchase

Tennessee Tech alumna Sherryl Byrd King has established a study abroad endowment to remove financial barriers for students seeking international travel experiences. Byrd King said her 36-year career in higher education allowed her to witness firsthand how small costs like

White County High School earning the national designation of a Beta School of Distinction after growing its club enrollment by 10 percent over the last year. Principal Greg Wilson said the school is one of fewer than 3,000 clubs nationwide

McMinnville officials approved a proposal Tuesday to bring the Yonder Mountain String Band to the Park Theater as part of an upcoming bluegrass concert series. Park Theater Manager Joe Harvey said the performance is scheduled for February 4 and represents

The Crossville City Attorney said legal precedent from the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals supports the use of Flock cameras because motorists have no constitutional expectation of privacy regarding their license plates. Attorney Randy York said the federal court system

TCAT Upper Cumberland hosting a job fair Thursday at its Crossville campus to connect dozens of regional employers with students and the general public. Marketing Coordinator for TCAT Upper Cumberland Brittany Qualls said the school expects over 80 industry partners

Cookeville expanding its municipal sanitation services beginning Friday to the Dodson Branch area following a recent annexation that brings approximately 50 to 60 new homes into the city’s service network. Sanitation Superintendent Tony Ray said the city is offering residents

Cookeville Leisure Services highlighting the Cookeville Farmers Market as both a local shopping destination and a rental venue for private community events. Cookeville Leisure Services officials said the market will continue to feature local farmers and vendors with fresh produce

McMinnville Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved the first reading of an ordinance to extend the residency timeline for the city administrator position and allow for case-by-case exceptions. McMinnville Mayor Ryle Chastain said the change provides potential candidates more time

The Crossville City Council voted to rescind a 25 percent wholesale water rate hike during its Tuesday meeting after officials realized the increase was unintentionally triggered by a separate decision to raise rates for city residents. Crossville Mayor RJ Crawford

Upper Cumberland Blue Star Moms raising funds for care packages sent to active-duty military members and local veterans through a dice fundraiser. President and Packing Coordinator Dana Caldwell said the organization serves both active-duty service members and veterans in the

Overton County Commission approved some $303 thousand dollars in grant funds to purchase a new four-wheel-drive ambulance and loading equipment for the county’s emergency medical services. Commissioner Roger Carr said the funding comes through a TN8 Fire and Safety grant