Fox Said Madness Expansion Could Help Smaller Schools
Tennessee Tech Athletic Director Casey Fox said he hopes the NCAA Tournament expansion to 76 teams will help mid major and smaller schools. The NCAA is expected to increase the tournament field from 68 to 76 teams. Fox said the proposal, projected to be formalized this month, could mean more opportunities for the Golden Eagle […]
Cookeville Track and Field Builds Edge Under Scott Cook
At a program known for its size and steady presence in Upper Cumberland athletics, Cookeville High School track and field is leaning into discovering their collective talents this season. With an influx of new athletes joining the Cookeville Cavaliers, head coach Scott Cook said he has embraced a flexible, evaluation-driven approach, one that prioritizes finding […]
Rose Begins Statewide Election Push In Cookeville Saturday
Gubernatorial candidate John Rose will launch his Tennessee True Tour with a kickoff event in Cookeville Saturday. The campaign initiative will feature town halls and opportunities for the candidate to work alongside residents from Mountain City to Memphis. The tour marks the first event of its kind in the Republican primary campaign for governor. “The […]
Cookeville Residents Gain Real-Time Outage Tracking
Cookeville residents now have access to a real-time power outage tracking tool designed to streamline reporting and provide immediate updates during utility disruptions. Cookeville City Council member Eric Walker said the technology allows the city to handle a significantly higher volume of calls simultaneously. Walker said previous methods relied on a limited number of staff […]
Basketball Spring Coaching Changes Continue In UC
The month of April has seen boys and girls Upper Cumberland high school teams make changes in head coaching roles. Cookeville Cavaliers boys basketball head coach Matt Hill has resigned from the position after two seasons and taking the Cavaliers to the sectional round this past season. A new head coach has yet to be […]
Cookeville Upgrades Downtown Look With Taller Poles
Cookeville will phase out the remaining 12-foot decorative street poles in its downtown area to complete a transition to taller 14-foot models to improve the cityscape. Cookeville Energy Department Director Carl Haney said the city started using decorative poles roughly 30 years ago before switching the standard height to 14 feet 10 years later. Haney […]
Free Storyfest Features National Headliner, Local Talent
National Storytelling favorite Andy Offutt Irwin headlines Saturday’s annual Storyfest at Cookeville’s Dogwood Park. Cookeville Museums Manager Beth Thompson said the event is moving to the main stage of the performance pavilion to better utilize the downtown resource. Thompson said the festival has been a community tradition in Cookeville since 2014 and remains free to […]
Tennessee Tech Triumphs In Model Arab League Debut
Tennessee Tech students earned multiple top honors representing Kuwait during the university’s first appearance at the Model Arab League conference in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Assistant Professor of Political Science Inyeop “Jason” Lee said the delegation competed at the 2026 conference and received several superior delegation awards. Lee said the students participated in seven council meetings […]
Robin Lane Sidewalks Deferred To Building Permit Phase
Sidewalk requirements for a new Robin Lane subdivision deferred until the building permit phase to assist a local resident with estate planning. Cookeville Community Development Director Jon Ward said the Arthur Dale Gunter subdivision consists of approximately 4.31 acres and is being divided into five lots. Ward said the new plat would meet all minimum […]
VITAL School Showcases Online Learning Opportunities
Putnam County’s online public school will host an informational event Thursday to showcase virtual learning opportunities for prospective families. Assistant Principal Becky White said the evening features two distinct sessions designed to help students transition into the high school program and provide information to new families. White said the event targets middle and high school […]
