Cookeville Considers Motel To Housing Zoning Change
The Cookeville City Council approved the first reading of a zoning amendment Thursday that would allow developers to convert existing motels into affordable multi-family housing units. The proposal stems from a request by the owners of HomeBridge Extended Stay off Highway 111. Owner Michael Bowie said the motel has largely served long-term renters in recent […]
Busy July To Finish Final Stage Of Tucker Stadium Upgrades
Tennessee Tech showcased the ongoing transformation of the university’s football stadium Wednesday during a tour that highlighted premier fan upgrades, including luxury suites and a high-capacity club level. Project Manager Camden Baker said the stadium is currently in the finishing stages with crews installing primer, paint, wood wall paneling, and ceiling grids. Baker said the […]
Tennessee Tech Begins New Era in the Southern Conference
Tennessee Tech officially joined the Southern Conference Wednesday, following 75 years inside the OVC. President Dr. Phil Oldham said the university chose the SoCon to re-establish athletic connections with in-state peers like East Tennessee State University and Chattanooga. “You are who you play,” Oldham said. “There’s a lot of truth to that. You, who you […]
Reed Takes Over As Putnam’s New Solid Waste Director
Brian Reed officially taking over as Putnam County’s new Solid Waste Director. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said Reed has been training with the department for several months to prepare for the transition. Porter said Reed previously served as the Solid Waste Director in DeKalb County and brings a resume reflecting lifelong service in the […]
Overheating, Dehydration A Concern With First Heat Of Summer
A Cookeville Regional physician said this first heatwave of summer can be dangerous, especially coming during the outdoor-focused July 4th week. Emergency Department Director Dr. Samantha McLerran said even able-bodied adults and teenagers can fall victim of heat-related illnesses in this kind of heat. McLerran said the lack of heat tolerance among the general population […]
Tennessee Tech Begins Southern Conference Life Wednesday
Tennessee Tech will stamp its entrance into the Southern Conference Wednesday with a special ceremony. Athletic Director Casey Fox said the event will celebrate a reconnection with the school’s southern roots after 75 years in the Ohio Valley Conference. Fox said the shift places Tennessee Tech among like-minded institutions in the region. “From a geographic […]
Tennessee Tech Earns Repeat Top Public University Honors
Tennessee Tech has been named the top public university in the state of Tennessee for the third time by Money Magazine. News and Public Relations Director Jonathan Frank said the repeat recognition establishes a clear pattern of success for the institution. Frank said the ranking reflects a standard that the university has maintained the past […]
Cookeville Modernizing City Hall To Meet ADA Requirements
Cookeville allocating $40,000 in its new budget for the design and renovation of the City Hall customer service area. City Manager James Mills said the project represents the final phase of a multi-year effort to modernize the municipal building. Mills said the current customer service space remains the only section of the facility that has […]
Tech Committee Approves Five-Year Architecture Degree
Tennessee Tech approved a new Bachelor of Architecture degree program. Vice President Dr. John Liu said the program addresses a high demand for workforce development across the state and nation. Liu said the degree will strengthen the university’s existing STEM and engineering programs by providing a complementary field of study that produces licensed professionals. “I […]
Tech Appoints First Cookeville Native Student Trustee
Tennessee Tech has appointed its first Cookeville native to serve as student trustee, senior Jimmy Guadalupe. The Tennessee Tech Student Government Association developed the selection process.Guadalupe said he is a first-generation American pursuing a double major in business management and business technology and information. “My purpose is not just to occupy a seat at the […]
