NAACP State Convention Coming To Cookeville Next Month
The NAACP State Convention will be held in Cookeville this fall, as the bid to host was awarded to the Cookeville-Putnam County Branch. State Vice President and Cookeville-Putnam County Branch President Tom Savage said he is excited to bring the convention to Cookeville because the opportunity does not come around often. Savage said the convention […]
Savor Cookeville Restaurant, Outdoor Dining Opens Downtown
The doors are officially open at the new Savor Cookeville restaurant downtown, which will provide customers with a familiar menu and new outdoor dining. Owner Jay Albrecht said Savor is an new take on the Seven Senses brand. The new restaurant is located in the former Blue Pig location. “We’re excited to take advantage of […]
Tech Professors Tweaking Courses, Final Rest For New Year
With Tennessee Tech’s Fall Semester fast approaching, professors are putting the finishing touches on their preparation for the new school year. Computer Science Senior Lecturer Eric Brown said the process for new year preparation is interesting. Brown said in the computer science program, there is no static material outside of foundational elements. Brown said he […]
Cookeville Trying 3-Way Stop At North Oak, West Broad
Cookeville will install a new three-way stop at the intersection of North Oak Avenue and West Broad Street Monday. The intersection currently only has one stop sign on North Oak Avenue. Cookeville Public Works Director Mary Beth Elrod said the parallel parking on West Broad Street has made the intersection unsafe. “It is hard to […]
Cookeville Summit Educates On Vulnerable Adults, Challenges
The Upper Cumberland Adult Abuse Coalition hosts its 15th annual Vulnerable Adult Summit Tuesday. Coalition Co-Chair Natasha Mosely said vulnerable adults are defined as people over 18 years old who need professional assistance. Mosely said one of the summit’s focus issues is isolation, which is prevalent among vulnerable adults. “As humans, we desire connection,” Mosely […]
UCHRA Working On Two New Programs To Help Families
UCHRA developing two new programs to further increase the quality of life for families throughout the Upper Cumberland. Executive Director Mark Farley said UCHRA plans to partner with the Putnam County Schools, pending funding, to assist the families of pre schoolers attending the new Early Learning Center. Farley said he hopes to assist these families […]
Cookeville’s Smith Using Tennis to Improve Off the Courts
Cookeville senior Cade Smith concluded his tennis career as a Cavalier Thursday. Smith has been playing tennis since the eighth grade. Cade was part of an undefeated regular season this past spring, starting 20-0 before losing in the state tournament. Smith said playing tennis has left a lasting impression. “It really impacted me,” Smith said. […]
UCHRA Planning Final Commodity Program Distribution
Despite calls to the state about extending the deadline or changing course, the UCHRA Commodity Program will be replaced September 20. Executive Director Mark Farley will be one of UCHRA’s representatives at a meeting with the state and department of agriculture next Tuesday. Farley said it has been difficult to communicate with the department of […]
Cookeville’s Davis Taking Next Mental Steps For Tennis
Cookeville tennis player Payne Davis concluded his high school tennis career last spring. Davis and the Cavaliers saw success last season. Davis won most of his early matches against district opponents while Cookeville sent players to doubles and singles regional tournaments. Davis said while he never saw himself as one of the better players on […]
Averitt Wins Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Award
Cookeville-based Averitt won the Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Award for Clean Air and Transportation Solutions, announced Monday. Averitt Vice President of Marketing and Communications Gina Billings said the recognition is not just an honor, but recognition for the company’s sustainability efforts. Billings said Averitt is committed to sustainability, which is important for the entire transportation industry. […]
