Local Minister Delivers Prayer In House Of Representatives
Jefferson Avenue Church of Christ Minister Andy Brewster back from Washington D.C. where he served as guest chaplain for the U.S. House of Representatives. Brewster said he met House Speaker Mike Johnson and spend time with Congressman John Rose. Brewster said the tradition of opening congressional sessions with prayer dates back to the nation’s founding. […]
Fentress Approve Helicopter Landing Zone Improvements
Fentress County will make improvements to a helicopter landing zone through its partnership with the UT Health System. The two entities will use an estimated $350,000 in federal funds to build a 75-foot by 75-foot pad for helicopters. UT Health System Representative Steve Clapp said the plan is to re-pour concrete to make the pad […]
Rose Names Tech Graduate Grider Chief Of Staff Friday
Congressman John Rose promoted Smith County Native Leah Grider to Chief of Staff. Grider’s new role will consist of overseeing all operations of Congressman Rose’s Washington D.C., Cookeville, and Gallatin Offices. Grider will also serve as a senior advisor for policy and ensure effective outreach to the 19 counties that Rose represents in Congress. “Leah […]
Veterans Day Celebrations Honor Service Members Across The UC
Veterans Day celebrations happening this Friday across the Upper Cumberland. Putnam County’s Veterans Day ceremony and parade will begin on Friday at 10:45am on the Broad Street side of the Courthouse Square. The photos of veterans from across the county are posted around the courthouse. Overton County’s Veterans Day Program takes place Friday at 10:00am […]
Local Business Owners Voice Hiring Concerns At White Co. Forum
Local business owners voiced concerns of labor participation to their political leaders at a business forum at the White County Courthouse Friday. Congressman John Rose as well as State Senator Paul Bailey and Workforce Development Commissioner Jeff McCord hosted the event. Rose said the discussion made it clear that businesses are struggling to hire. “From […]
