Cookeville Regional Ends Putnam Athletic Trainer Partnership
Cookeville Regional will no longer provide athletic trainers to Putnam County high schools after choosing not to submit a bid for a new contract. Director of Marketing and Communications Hannah Davis said the hospital recently completed a five-year agreement to supply trainers to the district. The school system is currently requesting proposals from other organizations […]
Versatility Driving Cook Into Leading Cookeville Track
As the season gets underway, Cookeville Cavaliers track and field athlete Emma Cook said she is embracing both growth and leadership. Entering her junior year, Cook has developed into one of the team’s most versatile competitors. Competing in events ranging from the 100-meter hurdles to field events like pole vault, high jump, and long jump, […]
CHS FFA Wins State Agricultural Communications Title
The Cookeville High School FFA Agricultural Communications Team won first place at the State FFA Convention and will advance to the national competition this fall. Cookeville Agriculture Teacher Danielle Johnson said the students began preparing for the intensive competition as early as December. The team previously placed second at the middle Tennessee regional event before […]
Artists Learn Tools To Monetize Art During Saturday Session
Art Round Tennessee hosts its fifth annual Art and Business Symposium Saturday to help local creators transition their artistic passions into successful entrepreneurial ventures. Art Round Tennessee Executive Director Janis Nunnally said the organization created the symposium after noticing local creators successfully selling their work at community events but struggling to turn those sales into […]
Supporting Success, Awareness Across The Autism Spectrum
As the Upper Cumberland recognizes Autism Awareness Month, a local expert said understanding the broad autism spectrum better supports families and children. Board-certified behavior analyst Allison Crawford said it is important all residents understand the varying degrees of the diagnosis. Crawford said that helps neighbors properly assist one another. “So you might have a little […]
Cookeville Sends Reminders To Prepare Cemeteries For Mowing
As mowing season begins, officials with Cookeville Department of Leisure Services are asking families to remove or reposition decorations at local cemeteries. The two cemeteries that will begin to receive ground maintenance are Buck Cemetery and Cookeville City Cemetery. Leisure Services Director Chad McDonald said the annual notice is intended to give families time to […]
Free Saturday Workshop On Essential Beekeeping Skills
The Cookeville Beekeepers Association will host a free one-day course this Saturday to teach beginners the essential skills needed to start their own hives. Cookeville Beekeepers Association Treasurer Raye Ann Simmons said the organization has offered this class for several years to meet a growing local interest in the hobby. The workshop gives attendees a […]
Free Mental Health Coming, Part Of New Tech Masters Program
Tennessee Tech will open a free outpatient mental health clinic this fall to address the shortage of care providers and eliminate financial barriers for residents across the Upper Cumberland. Tech Center for Addiction Prevention and Support Director Steven Seiler said the new facility will focus on brief therapy sessions for individuals struggling with mental health […]
Cookeville Rescue Mission Reflects On 50 Years Of Service
The Cookeville Rescue Mission plans to offer increased capacity and more services to provide additional resources for guests as the organization celebrates its 50th anniversary. Cookeville Rescue Mission Executive Director Will Roberts said the organization aims to collaborate with community partners to address the growing mental health needs of the people they serve. The mission […]
Bowling’s Cookeville Lacrosse Journey Coming Full Circle
For former Cookeville Cavaliers lacrosse player Carson Bowling, lacrosse was not something he stumbled upon. It was something he grew up watching. With three older brothers playing the sport, Bowling picked up a stick at an early age. What started as following in their footsteps quickly turned into something more serious. Over time, Bowling said […]
