Crawdaddy’s Owner Signs Contract For Rebuilding
The rebuilding process for Crawdaddy’s could start as early as this week after Owner Drew Blalock signed a contract for work Friday. Blalock said the demolition of the left over infrastructure will be the first step. “There’s a lot that goes into rebuilding after a fire that I wasn’t aware of,” Blalock said. “But, there’s […]
Volunteer Energy Exploring Other Electric Providers
Volunteer Energy Cooperative is considering buying power from a new provider after increasing whole sale rates from TVA. Volunteer Energy Cooperative President Rody Blevin said prices have continually increased over seven years at about a two percent rate. “We spent about a year talking to TVA about a possible new contract,” Blevin said. “TVA refused […]
TSSAA Football Contract With Cookeville Open For Bids
The extension of Cookeville’s high school football state championships contract with TSSAA depends on the city submitting a bid. This weekend’s Blue Cross Bowl at Tucker Stadium is the last of a four-year contract. TSSAA Assistant Executive Director Matthew Gillespie said the organization looks for Cookeville to be involved in the bid process. “It is a […]
Overton BOE Concerned About Test Scores
A performance review of Overton Director of Schools Mark Winningham during Tuesday’s meeting board of education meeting shows the school system is under performing academically. The board evaluates each school from scores one to five with three representing a normal year of academic progression. For the past two years, four schools have scored a two. […]
