Putnam TCAP Scores Show Improvement
New data released Tuesday show TCAP growth and improvement for Putnam County students. The results showed improved proficiency in most testing categories from previous years. The district also surpassed state averages in almost every category. 5-12 Curriculum Supervisor Bubba Winningham said the data will guide the district’s continued improvement efforts. In math for grades three […]
Putnam Schools Show ELA Proficiency Growth
Putnam County third and fourth graders showed growth in TCAP Language Arts proficiency results during end-of-year testing. Data released Thursday morning indicates a 3.1 percent increase from last year, with 46 percent of third graders showing Language Arts proficiency. The results show a 5.0 percent increase for fourth graders, with nearly half receiving proficient scores. […]
Overton Schools Enter Building Program Agreement
Overton County Schools moving forward with a building program agreement meant to tackle four major projects with the same architectural firm. Director of Schools Donnie Holman said the firm will construct new classrooms to alleviate overcrowding at Allons Elementary School, Hilham Elementary School, and Rickman Elementary School. He said they will also tackle a major […]
Overton Chamber’s Cantrell Certified As Economic Developer
Livingston Overton County Chamber Of Commerce Executive Director Shannon Cantrell has a new title next to her name. Tennessee Certified Economic Developer. Cantrell completed a 100-hour program through the University of Tennessee Center for Industrial Services to become certified. She said it takes about two years to complete. It includes a number of different courses […]
Cookeville Preparing To Survey Residents For 2030 Plan Update
The Cookeville Planning Department will soon survey residents about growth, housing, transportation and other issues surrounding the city’s future. Community Development Director Jon Ward said the feedback helps shape any needed changes to the Cookeville 2030 Plan. “It’ll ask a variety of different questions about why you live in Cookeville, our community characteristics, changes that […]
White Co Schools TCAP Scores Bounce Back
It was a rebound year for the White County School System as the district’s TCAP scores saw gains across the board. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the data was a “pleasant surprise.” One in particular was 4th grade math. “That’s exciting, because that’s something that has been a low area across the state for […]
UCEMC Finishes New Burgess Falls Road Substation
Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation has completed a new Burgess Falls Road Substation. CEO and General Manager Jennifer Brogdon said the new Fedex Terminal planned at Tennessee Avenue and Portebello coming to Baxter created the need. “We are going to take some of the load off of the nearby Double Springs substation that was getting […]
UC Regional Airport Board To Consider Grant Application For Hangar
The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport Board will consider a grant proposal tonight to build a hangar. The special called meeting includes the pre-application for an Appalachian Regional Commission grant to help fund the project. Airport Manager Dean Selby said board approval is needed before the December 3rd deadline. “We have to look forward to how […]
Large Population Growth In Van Buren Will Affect Redistricting
Van Buren County saw more than 11 percent growth over the last decade, the highest by percentage in the Upper Cumberland. Mayor Greg Wilson said that number was not a surprise, based on the number of new residents moving in outside of Spencer. Wilson said the Piney, Cedar Grove and Cummingsville communities have seen the […]
Putnam Mayor Believes County Outgrew 2020 Census Data
Putnam County is the 17th largest county in the state after the U.S. Census data was released. The population total is 79,854, with 10.4 percent growth. Mayor Randy Porter said it was an unusual census, with delays in the numbers being released and pandemic issues during the data collection. Porter said that talk around the […]
