Cookeville High Completes Auditorium Lighting Project
Cookeville High School has completed its auditorium lighting project, upgrading the space with new equipment aimed at improving visibility and enhancing performances and school events. Cookeville High School Executive Principal Karen Trentham said the auditorium now has a completely rewired lighting system with additional lighting. Trentham said the project was a major upgrade. “As long […]
Cookeville Raising 100K To Replace 25-Year-Old Band Uniforms
The Cookeville High School Marching Band Booster Club wants to raise some $100,000 to purchase new uniforms. Cookeville High School Band Director David Talbert said the current uniforms are about 25 years old. Talbert said the band has grown over the years and that the school does not have enough uniforms for every band member. […]
Putnam Holding On Replacing High School Tile Entrances
The Putnam County School Board will hold off on a project to replace the tile entrances at Cookeville High School. The school board originally looked at replacing ceramic tile entrances at Cookeville High School are starting to chip and crack. Putnam County Schools Deputy Director Tim Martin said the project is a priority, but not […]
Student Entrance Vestibule Finished At Cookeville High
Putnam County School System has completed the installation of a security vestibule at the student entrance of Cookeville High School. The school already has a security vestibule at the main entrance. This security addition added as many students come and go throughout the day. Putnam County Schools Facilities and Construction Manager John Magura said the […]
Cookeville Hires Interim Basketball Coach
Cookeville High has named longtime assistant coach Matt Hill as the interim boys basketball head coach for the 24-25 season with the possibility of extension at the end of the season. Former head coach Josh Heard resigned Monday after five seasons with the Cavaliers. Assistant Athletic Director Lance Kennedy said that losing a coach like […]
Maynord Hired As Upperman Athletic Director
Upperman High School welcomes a familiar face as its new Athletic Director, Jimmy Maynord. Maynord spent over 40 years working in various coaching and administrative roles throughout the Upper Cumberland, before semi-retiring in 2021. He said that his experience and knowledge of the area will help him in this new role. “It’ll be a new […]
Cookeville HS Recognized As One Of Best By US News & World Report
Cookeville High School named as one of the best high schools nationwide by U.S. News & World Report. The 2023-2024 Best High School Report evaluates over 17,600 schools nationwide. Cookeville High Principal Karen Trentham said that being included in the list is an honor for her and the school. Trentham said that the ranking only […]
