Tech Human Resources Office Moves Back To Derryberry
Tennessee Tech’s Human Resources Office completed its move back to its permanent location at Derryberry Hall Wednesday. Associate Vice President of Human Resources Kevin Vedder said the office was relocated over a year ago due to flooding issues. The move was extended after renovations began on the auditorium above the office. Vedder said operations have […]
TTU’s New Cupola Finalizes Installation On Derryberry Hall
Tennessee Tech’s brand-new cupola was finally installed on top of Derryberry Hall Thursday morning. Capital Projects and Planning Director Jim Cobb said that the process took longer than expected due to various delays, including the first attempt on Wednesday. He said that high winds made it unsafe for workers to fully install it. “We’ve had […]
Smoke From Derryberry Hall Related To Roof Construction
Smoke seen on Tennessee Tech’s campus near Derryberry Hall Saturday related to construction on the building’s roof. In a press release from the university, it stated “Work to remove the upper portion of the building’s cupola generated heavy smoke and hot embers as a crew cut portions of the tower free.” Cookeville Fire Department Lieutenant […]
History Of Tech’s Iconic Cupola Before Replacement Installation
The new cupola on Tennessee Tech’s Derryberry Hall is set to be installed in late September. The new, fully aluminum cupola is set to be an exact replica of the iconic feature on Tech’s campus. University Archivist Megan Atkinson said the new installation will be a relief for upkeep compared to the extensive work records […]
Tech Disconnecting Derryberry Cupola Clock, Chimes Next Week
Tennessee Tech is expecting to get the cupola from Derryberry Hall removed by the end of this week. Vice President for Facilities and Business Services Chuck Roberts said crews will be disconnecting the chimes and clock during the week. Roberts said the next step is completing the roof repairs to prep for the new cupola. […]
TTU’s New Cupola Clock Tower Delivery Delayed Until Fall
Tennessee Tech’s new clock tower cupola on Derryberry Hall has been delayed until September. The new cupola was set to be delivered on Monday. Vice President for Facilities and Business Services Chuck Roberts said materials measurements were delayed due to weather. Roberts said a lift was unable to be used to get on the roof […]
New Derryberry Clock Tower Cupola Delivered In Late-June
The new Derryberry Hall cupola will be delivered to Tech’s campus by June 28. Capital Projects Manager Bob Scarbrough said the old cupola will be removed two weeks before delivery. Scarbrough said that when you’re replacing a campus landmark there is little room for error. “I try to take pride in my job no matter […]
