Cumberland School Board Halts Amazon Consolidation
The Cumberland County Board of Education halted a plan to consolidate 16 district Amazon accounts into a single centralized umbrella following concerns regarding the legal handling of school activity funds. Director of Schools Rebecca Farley said the proposed consolidation projects savings of $40,000 and $50,000 annually by eliminating redundant membership fees, shipping fees and securing […]
Staffing Shortages Force Crossville Summer Meal Consolidation
The Cumberland County Board of Education reducing its summer meal program sites and transitioning to a once-weekly distribution schedule. School Nutrition District Director Kathy Hamby said the district decision forced by unexpected staffing shortages. Several employees taking medical leave this summer and one long-term staff member relocating. “We’re looking at consolidating sites because we decided […]
Cumberland Votes For Athletics And Activities Director
In a five to three vote Thursday night, the Cumberland County Board of Education voted to create a new full-time Athletic and Activities Director position to oversee district extracurricular programs and address student eligibility concerns. The decision followed public comments regarding student athletes losing eligibility due to zoning issues, prompting a debate on how to […]
Cumberland Forming New Committee On Middle Schools
The Cumberland County Board of Education established a new committee Thursday to explore the idea of adding middle schools to the school system School Board Member Shannon Stout said she would like the committee to determine the availability and the suitability of the schools for middle school activities. She said the board would also need […]
This Week: White County Will Vote On Landfill Negotiation
This week the White County Commission will discuss allowing County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson to handle negotiations for the sale of the county landfill. The solid waste committees last week heard presentations from two potential companies seeking to manage the landfill and Waste Management received a higher score than its competitor. The negotiations will include […]
This Week: Crossville Officials Update Potential Indoor Rec Facility
This week, Crossville City Council will hear an update on a possible indoor recreation center. The architects for the project will be providing the council with updated plan drawings and price estimates. This will allow the council to work toward a decision about the facility and which features it will have to offer. The work […]
This Week: Cookeville Discusses Zoning Codes for RVs in Trailer Parks
The Cookeville Municipal Planning Commission will discuss an amendment to the zoning code for RVs staying at trailer parks in the area. The issue was discussed by the City Council during their October 5 meeting and referred back to the Planning Commission. In other business, the commission will also consider a request to rezone a […]
Cumberland Co BOE Puts CCHS Auditorium Project Out For Bid
The Cumberland County Board of Education took the next step in building a new auditorium at Cumberland County High School. The board approved putting the project out for bid after a report from Board Member Nicholas Davis Thursday. “There’s been a public meeting held to raise the opportunity to talk through any concerns or questions […]
