McNabb Appointed Tech Trustee, Another Member Coming
Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton has appointed Gary McNabb to serve on Tennessee Tech’s Board of Trustees. McNabb will be one of two new members who will be a part of the newly expanded board, one person appointed by the speaker, the other, Lieutenant Governor Randy McNally “We thought it would be a good way […]
Crossville Gold Star Monument For Veteran Familes Unveiling Saturday
Crossville will unveil its new Gold Star Monument to honor veterans and their families on Saturday. The monument will be placed at the Cumberland County Military Memorial Park. The Gold Star Family Memorial was created nationally by a Medal of Honor Recipient to remember those families who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Lead Organizer John […]
Unofficial Results Show Over 40 Percent Of Voters Participated In Putnam, Cumberland
Voter turnout in Tuesday’s election strong according to election officials. Unofficial results that include early voting numbers show that Putnam County saw more than 40 percent of registered voters participate. A total of 19,854 people voted. In Cumberland County, more than 46 percent of voters hit the polls with 21,952 total ballots cast. In White […]
Sexton: SRO Funding To Be Rolled Into New Funding Formula
A state grant to fund school resource officers at schools across Tennessee is in its last year, a concern to some school districts. House Speaker Cameron Sexton said that according to the Department of Education, that grant money will be wrapped into the new TISA school funding formula. “When I’ve talked to schools, their issue […]
Sexton Signs Truth In Sentencing Bill Honoring Victims and Victim Families
Upper Cumberland legislators and law enforcement discussed the potential impacts of the state’s new truth in sentencing act. Monday’s ceremonial bill signing by House Speaker Cameron Sexton in Crossville focused on specifics of the bill which goes into effect Friday. State Representative Ryan Williams shared a recent example of how the law will benefit the […]
Cumberland Mountain State Park Unveils Historical Cabin Renovations
Cumberland Mountain State Park unveiled its new cabin renovations on Monday. The cabins were fully restored to their original rustic look while adding the amenities of modern convenience. There were even original furnishings returned to the cabins, while the rest were handmade to replicate the cane and hickory style from when the cabins were first […]
Van Buren Attorney Says Individual Court Cost Over Estimated
Van Buren County’s attorney said the General Assembly’s Fiscal Review Committee has over estimated the cost of giving the county its own general sessions court. Attorney Howard Upchurch told Commissioners Tuesday night that Van Buren is the only county statewide to share its general sessions judge. Van Buren and White County currently split one judge. […]
Cameron Sexton Wins 25th House District
Cameron Sexton will return to serve the Upper Cumberland in Nashville. Sexton received 81 percent of the vote beating Democratic candidate Robyn Deck to represent the 25th house district. Sexton said he looks forward to the next two years of service. “It is an honor to represent this area of the state,” Sexton said. “I […]
Sexton Supports Next Week’s Special Session
House Speaker Cameron Sexton said he believes the state needs a special legislative session to cover several issues facing Tennessee. The session will begin next Monday. Governor Bill Lee said the special session will address extending COVID-19 liability protections in order to provide legal clarity and certainty for health care providers, businesses, schools, non-profits and […]
Bailey & Sexton Reflect On Late Night Abortion Bill
The State Legislature Friday morning passed one of the most restrictive abortion laws in the nation. The passage surprised many because the state senate had said it would only consider bills related to the budget or COVID-19. “That was one of Governor (Bill) Lee’s initiatives that was part of his legislative package at the beginning […]
