Tech Achieves Record Graduates And Research Growth
Tennessee Tech achieved a record-breaking 2,644 graduates this year as the university continues to see rapid growth in its research funding and academic rankings. President Phil Oldham said the graduation total represents a 10 percent increase over the previous year and is the highest number in the history of the institution. Oldham said the university […]
CRMC Resource Guide Enhances Care Beyond Treatment
Cookeville Regional creating a centralized internal resource guide to address non-medical needs like food, clothing and transportation for patients transitioning back to their communities. CEO Buffy Key told Trustees Thursday the hospital’s mission of building healthier communities extends beyond the medical treatment provided within the facility’s walls. Key said the organization follows a specific process […]
Putnam Board Penalizes Contractor Over ELA Delays
The Putnam County School Board voted Thursday to penalize a contractor for ongoing construction delays at the new Early Learning Academy, deducting $39,000 in liquidated damages from the company’s latest pay approval. Director of Schools Corby King said the school system is struggling to provide a set schedule to families and staff as the project […]
Tennessee Tech Aligns Tenure Policies With State Law
Tennessee Tech updating its faculty tenure policies to align with a new state law that requires all employees to be treated equally during conduct-related disciplinary actions regardless of tenure status. Interim Provost Dr. John Liu told the Board Of Trustees Thursday the university must implement the changes by July 1 to comply with House Bill […]
Putnam County Students Outperform State TCAP Averages
Putnam County Schools outperformed state averages in several key subjects during the spring TCAP assessment, according to data just released by the state. Data and Testing Supervisor Jason Stickler said the school district saw consistent gains across multiple grade levels that reinforce the current instructional focus. Stickler said the district has outperformed state levels in […]
Tech Trustees Approve Tuition & Fee Hike; Parking Help
The Tech Board of Trustees Thursday approved a 4.3 percent tuition increase and a new mandatory transportation fee. Vice President for Planning and Finance Claire Stinson said the university requested an exception from the state to exceed standard fee ranges to address long-standing campus parking issues. The proposal includes a $110 mandatory transportation fee that […]
Multiple Agencies Unite To Battle Putnam House Fire
Putnam County Fire Department crews joined multiple agencies to battle a residential structure fire on Oakdale Circle that resulted in the total loss of a home on Wednesday. The Putnam County Fire Department said firefighters arrived at the single-story residence at approximately 2:30pm. to find heavy fire in the basement. The blaze had already extended […]
New Neal Street LDS Church Enters Construction Phase
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has begun construction for a new facility at 750 Neal Street in Cookeville. Community Development Director Jon Ward said the project is currently in the early stages of development as crews begin preparing the land for the new structure. Ward said the church is relocating from its […]
Cookeville Automated Meter Readers Near Early Completion
The Cookeville Energy Department nearing the completion of a citywide transition to automated meters for water, gas and electric services. Energy Department Director Carl Haney said the electric division is almost done replacing the 20,000 electric meters in Cookeville. Haney said the gas division has reached the 75 percent completion milestone, though those installations require […]
Planning Commission Streamlines Subdivision Plat Approvals
Certain minor subdivision plats can now move forward in Cookeville without requiring a formal Planning Commission hearing. Community Development Director Jon Ward said the change aligns local regulations with Tennessee state law to speed up the development process for smaller projects. Ward said the amendment specifically applies to plats involving no more than 25 lots […]
