Cumberland County Archives New Facility Opens Friday
The two-year renovation process complete at the Cumberland County Archives and Family Heritage Center with an official opening Friday. Assistant Archivist Lori Bowers said the water leaks, mold, and extensive damage to the old building made it difficult to protect the archived documents. Bowers said she hopes the new archive center lives up to the […]
History Of Tech’s Iconic Cupola Before Replacement Installation
The new cupola on Tennessee Tech’s Derryberry Hall is set to be installed in late September. The new, fully aluminum cupola is set to be an exact replica of the iconic feature on Tech’s campus. University Archivist Megan Atkinson said the new installation will be a relief for upkeep compared to the extensive work records […]
Overton Searching For Grant Funding To Aid In Archival Work
Overton County is looking to use up to $15,000 in grants and American Rescue Plan funding for county archival work. County Executive Ben Danner said that the money is important funding in preserving the history of Overton County. “So we’ve got records,” Danner said. “We’ve got Andrew Jackson’s signature on things, we’ve got a whole […]
Cumberland Co. Archives Project On Hold After Bid Fails
Renovations for Cumberland County’s Archives have been put on hold. Mayor Allen Foster said the county commission failed to approve additional funding for the project after the $1.8 million bid came in over budget. “Some commissioners think that we can rebid it in a few months and prices will be down,” Foster said. “Other ones […]
Putnam Co. To Rework Archive Building Specs Facing Construction Price Hike
Bids for Putnam County’s Archives and Veterans Building construction came in much higher than expected. County Mayor Randy Porter said construction costs have gone up since they originally placed out bids. “When the tornado destroyed the building last year, we started looking at estimates of what it would cost to replace it,” Porter said. “They […]
Overton Trying To Preserve Historical Books
Overton County will have a new archivist to help preserve the county’s books. The Overton County Commission approved creating a paid position to work two days a week. Executive Ben Danner said the county could not find volunteers, so the pay rate was needed. “Before, we had a person that volunteered and helped to do […]
