Clay Parks And Rec Accepting Director Applications
Clay County now accepting applications for the Parks and Recreation Mayor Dale Reagan said that the county appoints the position every year in November. “The park director’s duty is to oversee the day-to-day operations of the park itself,” Reagan said. “We have a couple of building out there that we rent out for events and […]
Clay Schools Hosting Substitute Teacher Trainings
Clay County Schools will host a substitute teacher training session for interested teachers on Friday, October 15th. Part-time teacher Phyliss Boyce said that the training is the first step towards becoming a substitute teacher in the school system. She said that they cover everything from safety to learning the administration at each school. “So we […]
Clay Looking Forward To Opportunities Through New TDEC Initiative
Clay County Mayor Dale Reagan is looking forward to meeting with TDEC about the development of Clay’s tourism industry. TDEC announced a new initiative Wednesday aimed at growing tourism industries in rural and distressed counties by leveraging state lands. Reagan said that the opportunity to highlight their area using nearby Standing Stone, Dale Hollow Lake, […]
Clay To Be Focus For TDEC Rural Economy Tourism Initiative
Clay County will be one of several focus areas for TDEC’s newly-launched initiative to heighten tourism industries in rural and distressed counties. Brian Clifford directs the Tennesse Bureau of Parks and Conservation Strategy and Support Office. He said that Clay is a significant area for the initiative because of its natural richness. Clifford said the […]
Clay Schools Nutrition Program Adapting To Issues In Supplies
The Clay County Schools Nutrition Program is seeing the effects of a national supply chain issue. Clay Schools Nutrition Program Supervisor Laura McLerran said that the shortage of products changes weekly. She said she thinks that the shortage has several factors at play. “It’s everything from a labor shortage,” McLerran said. “Like I said this […]
Some One Million Dollars Reserved For UC In State Child Care Grant Program
Two State Departments have allocated some one million dollars for Upper Cumberland child care. UCDD Executive Director Mark Farley said the two departments are working on a grant program to establish more licensed daycares. “Pickett and Van Buren have none,” Farley said. “Jackson and Clay have one each. So, those are areas we are going […]
Census Shows UC Growth, Putnam, Van Buren And Clay Lead By Percentage
Tennessee’s census data is out, showing the Upper Cumberland has grown by nearly seven percent over the last decade. The region as a whole grew by 21,513 people since 2010. Putnam, Van Buren and Cumberland Counties lead the way in growth by percentage. Van Buren County grew its population by 11.2 percent, Putnam County grew […]
Clay’s Dry Fork And Mill Creeks Bridges Finishing Up Work
Work just about finished to repair bridges across Clay County’s Dry Fork and Mill Creeks. A contractor will be on the sites intermittently doing work on the final details of the bridges in the coming days. Those traveling near the area are advised to exercise caution and awareness as they approach the work zone area.
Clay County SADD Club Receives Award From TN Highway Safety Office
Clay County High School’s Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) club received the Silver Award from the Tennessee Highway Safety Office for its work in the TN Reduce Teen Crashes program. Anti-Drug Coalition Coordinator Daniel Roberts said that the award comes from earning points in the program through the various activities their members conceptualized and implemented. […]
Two More UC Senior Centers Set To Resume In-House Meals
Fentress and Cannon County Senior Centers will resume congregant meals starting July 1st. UCDD Area Agency on Aging and Disability Director Holly Williams said this is likely the beginning of more sites opening with other counties exploring the option. “We anticipate as other sites feel more comfortable doing so that they will be reopening for […]
