Vol State Fiber Optic Technician Training Course Begins January 22
Vol State will offer a five-day Fiber Optic Technician training course at the Cookeville campus later this month. Vol State Workforce Development Administrator Jeff Cockrell said those who complete the course will receive full fiber optics certification. He said fiber optics is a growing skilled trade. “I think we saw the importance of skilled trades […]
Cookeville Applies For Modernization Grant For Congested Intersections
Cookeville hoping for new T-DOT money to help modernize traffic signals along South Jefferson Avenue and a more coordinated traffic flow from Interstate Drive to Bunker Hill Road. Community Development Director Jon Ward said the stoplights at the intersections are currently connected through copper loops. The new system would allow the area to be monitored […]
West End Park To Receive Security Upgrades After Meeting With Non Profit
Cookeville’s West End Park will receive security upgrades and maintenance improvements after a meeting with a concerned non-profit earlier this week. Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said discussions with the group West End Connection centered around upgrading cameras and signage. Woods said the city plans to run fiber to the park that will allow cameras […]
