Algood Parks And Rec Develops New Facebook Page For Department
Algood’s Parks and Recreation Department unveiled an updated department page. Director Roy Phipps said that with a page already in place for the city itself, the department wanted to utilize technology to have a place where information about happenings in the community can be shared with those invested in it. “Parks are one of those […]
White Co. Schools Surveying Community For ESSER 3.0 Uses
The White County School System surveying the community for feedback on how to spend ESSER 3.0 funding. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said residents of White County with ties to the school system are welcome to participate. “The federal government came back and said we want to put some parameters on these dollars, and we […]
Cookeville Art Studio And Gallery Celebrates 60 Years
Cookeville Art Studio and Gallery celebrated its 60th anniversary with a celebration on Friday afternoon. Secretary Terri Ritter said it’s been special to have the organization serve the Upper Cumberland for six decades. “It’s such a blessing,” Ritter said. “Because the whole desire of this is to reach the community with culture and with art […]
Overton Co. Schools Seeking Community Input On ESSER Funding
The Overton County School System is asking for community feedback on how to potentially spend federal COVID funding. Federal Programs Director Teresa Johnson said the results will be compared to the districts goals to create an improvement plan. “There is a requirement within the ESSER 3.0 where we as a school district have to have […]
Clay Counter Volunteer Rescue Squad Hosting Open House
The Clay County Volunteer Rescue Squad is looking for new volunteers interested in helping the community. The squad is hosting an open house on Saturday, and members of the community are invited to come meet the team, enjoy free food, and learn about the work of the squad. Captain Chris White said he hopes to […]
Spencer American Legion Post Leads District In Growth
The Spencer American Legion Post 207 has seen a revival over the past year. Twenty-three new members have joined since last summer, which leads the Upper Cumberland District. Commander Hansel Moore said the post was on the brink of closing about three years ago, but membership is now healthy. “One of the things that we […]
West End Park Getting New Playground Equipment
Cookeville’s West End Park will be getting multiple upgrades after neighborhood residents let the city know what they want to see improved. Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said they addressed safety concerns at the multi-purpose field by cleaning up brush and trees surrounding the area. Woods said the city will re-purpose the volleyball court with […]
Fentress In Talks With Investors On Medical Services
County officials are in talks with investors exploring the return of emergency services to Fentress County. County Executive Jimmy Johnson met with the investor group Friday. He said county residents have been without a local hospital for 11 months. “We’re just keeping our fingers crossed at this time, that something will work out, and hopefully […]
Livingston Academy’s Senior Parade Saturday
Livingston Academy will have a senior parade to celebrate the class of 2020. Principal Robert Melton said this year is special because this is the first ever senior parade for the school. “Our normal end of year routine, we have several things that especially the last few days of the regular school year that celebrate […]
