Clay Schools Renovating Gym Floor At Hermitage Springs
Clay County Schools will spend some $25,000 project to renovate the gym floor at the Hermitage Springs School. Hermitage Springs School Principal Dr. Pat Teeples said the project will involve sanding the floor down to the bare wood before repainting and refinishing it, something that has not been done in many years. Teeples said the […]
Clay Schools: No Plans To Close Hermitage Springs School
The Clay County Board of Education addressed rumors Thursday night, saying there are no plans to permanently close Hermitage Springs School. During the meeting, a question was raised about whether the district intends to close the school within the next three years. School Board Member James Mays said he was unaware of such a move. […]
Several Trees Down Hermitage Springs, Storms Moving Out
Several trees were knocked down Wednesday in the Hermitage Springs area as a severe thunderstorm moved through the region. The Clay County 911 Center reported that most of the fallen trees were along county and state highways, but none are currently blocking traffic. The storm also brought reports of golf ball-sized hail. T-DOT and local […]
Hermitage Springs Playground Grand Opening Saturday
Hermitage Springs Elementary is inviting the community to the grand opening of its student-designed playground Saturday. Last month, First Lady Maria Lee and volunteers helped construct the facility. Kindergarten Teacher Jennifer Hayes said that in an area with few options for recreation, the playground is sure to be an excellent resource for residents. “People are […]
Volunteers Needed For Clay Playground Build Saturday
The Clay County Chamber of Commerce hopes to double its 50 volunteers signed up to help build the new Hermitage Springs playground. Clay County Tourism Director Beverly Murphy said the playground, designed by Hermitage Springs Elementary School Students, is coming to life as part of First Lady Maria Lee’s Tennessee Serves initiative. She said volunteers […]
Northwest Clay Utility District Tells Resident To Look Out For Water Leaks
The Northwest Clay Utility District needs your help in finding a potential busted water line. The district said the Hermitage Springs tank is lower than it should be. This is normally a sign of unusual water usage. If you live past Head Equipment near the Macon County line keep an eye out for water leaks. […]
Celina K-8, Hermitage Springs Prep For Construction
Celina K-8 and Hermitage Springs School preparing for construction projects to begin. Electrical and plumbing work is set to begin on November 15th. Director of Schools Diana Monroe said the largest undertaking in preparations was the Celina K-8 library. “The library is basically totally moved and it looks awesome you’ve just got to go down […]
Clay School Board Awards Bids For Celina K-8, Hermitage Springs Plumbing Projects
Clay County School Board approved bids Thursday night for two plumbing renovation projects at Celina K-8 and Hermitage Spring School. Board members heard a presentation of bids from Architect Allen Hill. The bids for both projects plus their alternates totaled some $1.8 million to be paid from ESSER 2.0 funds. “It may be possible for […]
NWS: F-1 Tornado Caused Damage In Hermitage Springs
National Weather Service Meteorologists found a F-1 tornado touched down in Clay County Saturday morning. During a Monday assessment, meteorologists found the tornado stayed on the ground nearly six miles with a width of 75 yards. The storm uprooted trees in Hermitage Springs just south of Highway 52. It then crossed the highway destroying four […]
Clay County Hardest Hit Early Saturday By Storms
The Hermitage Springs community of Clay County suffered tree damage from what the National Weather Service called a likely tornado early Saturday morning. The Weather Service reports a large tornado debris signature on radar just after 4am Saturday morning. The signature shows building materials and trees on radar. “At this time, we ask that people, […]
