Averitt Wins Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Award
Cookeville-based Averitt won the Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Award for Clean Air and Transportation Solutions, announced Monday. Averitt Vice President of Marketing and Communications Gina Billings said the recognition is not just an honor, but recognition for the company’s sustainability efforts. Billings said Averitt is committed to sustainability, which is important for the entire transportation industry. […]
Averitt President Retiring After 43 Years With Company
Averitt President Wayne Spain will retire Friday after more than 43 years of service. Spain said when he started out at the company in 1980 he was number 65 on the employee roster. He said as he prepares to leave a company of over 9,000 employees, he has some advice that has remained true throughout […]
UC Regional Airport Averitt/JetRight Hangar Construction Underway
A new private hangar under construction at the Upper Cumberland Regional Airport could help free up more hangar space. Airport Manager Dean Selby said the Averitt/JetRight hangar will serve as the middle ground between its Nashville and Knoxville locations. “They actually have an aircraft based here now, and they’re just going to be able to […]
Virtual Job Fair Set For February 17
Upper Cumberland job seekers will have an opportunity to connect with employers virtually on February 17. The Upper Cumberland American Job Center will host its first virtual job fair. The event takes place from 10am to 2pm. Cookeville Veterans Employment Representative James Simpson said with unemployment rates high, jobs are available. “I get contacted every […]
