Rail Infrastructure Upgrades Included In New State Budget
The Tennessee Legislature approved a $20 million funding infusion for short-line railroads, a move that could help the Upper Cumberland. The money will support track maintenance and infrastructure repairs. Monterey Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary told the Joint Economic Community Development Board Tuesday. The investment follows a push from local leaders. “So we can see some […]
Expert: Local Political Drama A Sign Of More Partisanship
Two longtime candidates in the Upper Cumberland said this year’s primary races have been uglier than they have ever seen, with loads of drama and hate on social media. Tennessee Tech Associate Professor of Sociology and Political Science Lauren Harding said the negative partisanship attitudes on the national level may be seeping downhill. Harding also […]
Retro 90s Styles And Natural Beauty Lead Prom Trends
Upper Cumberland high school students embracing a wide variety of prom styles this season, shifting toward retro 1990s looks, more natural themes and highly individualized dress choices. Local Formal Wear Expert Morgan Johnson said local students are pulling inspiration from social media platforms like TikTok and country music red carpet events. The current season features […]
Cookeville Students Share Education Opinions At Conference
Cookeville High School students Milca Reyes and Gabriel Rouchon back from the Student Congress On Policies in Education conference at Belmont. Cookeville High Assistant Principal Amy Rouchon said students across each county in Tennessee were chosen to represent the high school and compete in policy debates on issues affecting their educational environment. “A lot of […]
Caution Urged As Sun Glare Blinds School Zone Drivers
Shifting spring sunlight create dangerous glare conditions for drivers navigating Upper Cumberland school zones during morning commutes. Cookeville Police Department Sgt. Charlotte Austin said the combination of warmer weather and altered daylight hours has led to an increase in foot and bicycle traffic during peak drop-off times. Austin said drivers encounter bright sunlight at unexpected […]
Cookeville High Students Help You Grow, While Learning
The Cookeville High School greenhouse classes will hold a public plant sale on Saturday with funds raised going toward greenhouse maintenance. FFA Advisor Walker Weems teaches plant science and hydroculture at Cookeville High School. He said the lessons go beyond the fundamentals of growing plants, and branches out to teach values like responsibility and consistency. […]
Tech Launches Autonomous Robotic Dining Delivery
Tennessee Tech has partnered with Starship Technologies to launch an autonomous robotic delivery service for campus dining. News and Public Relations Director Jonathan Frank said the university is the second university in Tennessee to implement this technology for its students. The program allows individuals to order meals through a smartphone app and have them delivered […]
Cookeville Considers Purchase Of Two Police Vehicles
The Cookeville City Council will consider the purchase of two new police vehicles this week, replacing patrol units that were totaled earlier this year. Cookeville Police Chief Scott Winfree said the two vehicles priced at an estimated $89,000. Winfree said the Police Department needs to replace the two totaled vehicles. “Right now, those officers are […]
Smith To Helm Advancement Efforts At Tennessee Tech
John W. Smith appointed as Tennessee Tech’s interim Vice President for University Advancement. Smith has worked at the university for more than 30 years, most recently serving as the associate vice president for university development. He earned both a bachelor’s degree in computer science and a Master of Business Administration from Tennessee Tech. “John’s decades […]
Confidence, Growth Fuel Kali Webb’s Impact For Cookeville
For Cookeville Cavaliers softball shortstop Kali Webb, stepping up is not something she is learning, but something she has always known. Growing up around the program, Webb has had a front-row seat to what it takes to compete at a high level. As the daughter of head coach Jordan Webb, the expectations were never a […]
