Workforce Connections Opens Incumbent Worker Training
Upper Cumberland Workforce Connections is offering incumbent worker training funds to help local businesses strengthen and retain their workforce. Workforce Connections Business Service Director Stacey Baxter said the funding comes from a grant. It will be distributed to support businesses throughout the 14-county Upper Cumberland area. “This is a grant that was awarded to the […]
DeKalb Commission Approves Sheriff Grant-Funded Van
DeKalb County Commissioners approved Sheriff Patrick Ray’s plan Thursday night to purchase a transport van after some residents raised concerns about the grant’s ties to immigration policy. Sheriff Patrick Ray said the van would save the county money by allowing the transport of all types of criminals, not just those with immigration issues. Ray said […]
McMinnville Seeks Input On Improvements For Farmers Market Alley
McMinnville officials are seeking public input as the city applies for a state grant to improve the alleyway connecting Main Street to the Farmers Market and update aging infrastructure in the area. The proposed project focuses on the Farmers Market Walkway, a key pedestrian connection between public parking, Main Street businesses, and the Farmers Market, […]
Cookeville Senior Center Gets $50K From Statewide Grant
The Cookeville Senior Center will get the maximum award $50,000 thanks to a Department of Disability and Aging grant. Center Director Maxine Frasier said the center will use the money for programming support, reliable transportation, and essential operations. Frasier said grants are vital to the center’s investment in local seniors. “All of the things we […]
Fentress Gets Grant For Economic Development Studies
Fentress County will use some $50,000 in Three Star Grant money to study the best ways to attract new lodging, grocery stores, and retail development. Fentress County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jacob Rosenbaum said the county has a great tourism economy, but he hopes the studies can help increase the some $9.2 million in […]
Clay Residents React To Parks Master Plan Debut Wednesday
More water activities, upgrades to the Maple Grove Community Center, increased educational options through parks. Those are some of the items included in a proposed Clay County Parks and Recreation Master Plan unveiled Wednesday night during a town hall event. Clay County Executive Dale Reagan said the county has wanted to make a plan for […]
Putnam Residents Want More Sports Facilities, Trails
Putnam County residents want new trails, more water recreation updates, and more athletic facilities in the county’s Master Plan. Those the results of a Putnam County Parks and Recreation department survey. Parks and Recreation Director Cody Maynard said public interest in these items will give the department a chance to apply for more grants. “We […]
Tech Receives Grant For Knee Replacement Research
A Tennessee Tech Professor received a $2.5 million research grant from the National Institute of Health for his work on new knee replacement technology. Associate Professor of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering Dr. Steve Anton said he has developed a self-powered smart knee. Anton said the implant generates the energy needed to power it, which extends […]
Overton Arts Council Receives Grant For Paint Livingston
A $15,500 grant awarded to the Overton Arts Council will help fund the upcoming Paint Livingston Contest this October. Arts Council President Tim Richardson said last year’s inaugural contest was a huge success. Richardson said last year, 38 artists participated in Paint Livingston. “The towns people were just blown away by the quality of the […]
State Grants White County Money For Parks And Rec Director
White County received a $50,000 grant from TDEC to help fund a parks and recreation director for the county. White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the county needed the director to help organize and promote facilities, as well as focus solely on Parks and Recreation. Robinson said the county has never had anyone to […]
