Tech Police Address Rising Distracted Walking Risks
The Tennessee Tech Police Department reports an increase in safety complaints, urging students to look up from their phones and stay aware of their surroundings while walking on campus. Tennessee Tech Police Department Captain Mark Hillis said the department is working with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office to distribute public service announcements regarding pedestrian safety. […]
Warren County Officials Mobilize After VA Clinic Announcement
Warren County officials are contacting federal representatives and organizing a town hall meeting, trying to prevent the closure of the McMinnville VA Clinic. Warren County Executive Terry Bell called the decision a total surprise. Bell said he learned about the impending closure after employees received the news and it spread throughout the community. The county […]
Rohman Looks To Guide Cookeville Tennis To State Tournament
Entering his final high school season, Cookeville Cavaliers tennis player Joseph Rohman said he hopes experience, depth and leadership will help the program continue its strong run in the postseason. Rohman enters his senior year after starting in both singles and doubles throughout his first three seasons, helping Cookeville reach the state semifinals each of […]
Cookeville Plans To Keep Wags And Whiskers After Purchase
Cookeville plans to maintain operations at the Wags and Whiskers Spay and Neuter Clinic after purchasing the Miller Avenue property where the clinic is located. City Manager James Mills said the city has signed a lease with Wags and Whiskers to continue operating the clinic through June 30 of this year. Mills said the city […]
Cookeville Lady Cavs Heading To Consecutive State Semifinals
The Cookeville Lady Cavaliers will play in the Class 4A State Semifinals after defeating Page Thursday morning, 55-47. Cookeville opened the game seeing Page jump out to a 10-2 lead. Cookeville closed the quarter trailing 17-12. The Lady Cavaliers battled back to tie the game in the second quarter, but Page would maintain a two […]
Seven UC Basketball Teams Competing In State Tournaments
The past weekend’s games concluded with boys and girls teams in the Upper Cumberland seeing their seasons continue in Murfreesboro. In girls basketball, four teams advanced to four separate state championships. Van Buren defeated Jackson County Saturday night to advance to the Class 1A state tournament. The Eaglettes will battle Greenfield Thursday night at 8:45. […]
UC Makerspace, Imagine Foundry Eye Cookeville Mall Move
The Imagine Foundry and UC Makerspace have announced plans to move their facilities into the Cookeville Mall. UC Makerspace Executive Director Johnny Blayze said the two non-profits are currently partnered and operating out of offices on South Willow Avenue. Blayze said they have to move out of their current facility by July and saw the […]
Award Winning Photographer Hosting Workshop In Cookeville
Award-winning photographer Don Hinds will host a workshop in Cookeville Monday aimed at helping local photographers take the next step toward turning their craft into a profession. Hinds is a recipient of the “Best Commercial Print” award by the Professional Photographers Association of Northern Illinois. Hinds said he has been in photography for 50 years. […]
Isaac Loghry Anchoring Cookeville Cavs Rise In Lacrosse
Speed changed everything for Cookeville Cavaliers lacrosse player Isaac Loghry. The senior did not grow up playing lacrosse. Football was his first sport. But before his freshman year, Loghry said a friend convinced him to give lacrosse a try, a decision that reshaped his high school career. Now, Loghry is a key piece of the […]
Cookeville To Make Improvements To Green Gate Lane
The Cookeville City Council discussed moving forward with paving and relocating a waterline on Green Gate Lane to assist with The Willows Development. Community Development Director Jon Ward said the improvements are the result of an agreement with Willow Avenue Church of Christ to acquire an estimated 20-feet of right of way on the south […]
