Sparta Speech Pathologist Recognized For Care, Support
A Sparta speech pathologist honored for his work in advocating for his patients and supporting families. Life Care Center Speech Pathologist Travis Duvier said the Erin Knoepfel Education Award is open to therapy and rehab clinics. Award winners are nominated by their colleagues. “I really didn’t think I was going to get anything,” Duvier said. […]
Byrdstown’s Hull Honored By Governor As Distinguished Artist
Bluegrass musician and Pickett County native Sierra Hull will be honored by Governor Bill Lee as a Distinguished Artist. Hull said the award was a surprise, but she feels grateful to be recognized for her contributions to the Tennessee music scene. Hull said it was a honor to be recognized since she is a born […]
Rep John Rose Recognized For Support Of Small Businesses
Congressman John Rose has been awarded a Guardian of Small Business Award by the National Federation of Independent Business. “I will always support pro-growth policies and oppose burdensome regulations and tax policies that stifle the entrepreneurial spirit on which the American dream was founded,” Rose said in a release. “I am honored to receive this award […]
McMinnville Wetland Restoration Project Receives State Recognition
McMinnville has received a state award for its wetland restoration project at Bobby Ray Memorial Elementary School. The Tennessee Municipal League has recognized the city for Excellence in Stormwater Management. Stormwater Manager Lyndon Bussell said the project would result in a park for the school. “For a statewide organization to notice some of the things […]
Tech’s Burnett Fitness And Rec Center Named A 2021 Outstanding Facility
Tennessee Tech’s Marc L. Burnett Fitness and Recreation Center was named one of 2021’s Outstanding Facilities by the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA). Also known as “The Burn” to students, the center was built in 2020. Coordinator of University Recreation and Intramurals Les Fralix said it’s home to every kind of recreation activity imaginable from […]
Pickett CCC Memorial State Park Honored For Facilities Management By TN State Parks Awards Of Excellence
Pickett Civilian Conservation Corps Memorial State Park was named the top park in the state for facilities management. Park Manager Travis Stover said that the park received the award for its excellence in maintaining the park and its facilities by the use of its staff and volunteers. He said this past year a lot of […]
Tennessee Tech Awards Highest Student Honor
Tennessee Tech has awarded the highest student honor, the Derryberry Award, to recent graduate Rachel Baker of Holladay, Tennessee. Baker was given the Derryberry Award because of her commitment to her involvement with the University. She was involved several student organizations, logged hundreds of service hours, and maintained a good GPA in one of the […]
TTU Nursing Professor Awarded for Health Care Innovation
Tennessee Tech Nursing professor Melissa Geist has received the Alumni Award for Innovation in Health Care by Vanderbilt. Geist said she’s proud of creating a course that brings the medical and engineering worlds together. She said this course has taken students to Cuba where they’ve come back with real ideas to improve the lives of […]
Trump Mural Vandalized Over Weekend
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Department is offering an award for information regarding a vandalism to a mural. The painting depicts President Donald Trump, President Ronald Reagan and President Abraham Lincoln located on Willow Avenue. Vandals cut the mural Sunday morning. Roland Digital Media Owner Dave Roland reported the vandalism of his property Monday. The Putnam […]
