Significant Jump In Highlands Median Household Income
A new report from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development shows the median household income in the Highlands Region has significantly increased in the last five years. Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce CEO and President Amy New said in 2020, the median household income in Putnam County was an estimated $44,500. Today, it […]
Governor’s Economic Development Conference Talks Rural Economic Development, Future Prospects
A highlight of the 2021 Economic Development Conference: rural economic development. Economic Development VP for The Highlands Economic Partnership Stephen Crook attended the conference Thursday afternoon. He said he was pleased to hear much discussion on a topic that will benefit the Upper Cumberland in a variety of ways. “Right now we’ve got an opportunity […]
Salyer Taking Over for Hartgrove at Highlands
The new Director of Workforce Development and Education at the Highlands Economic Partnership says she has big shoes to fill. Kaitlin Salyer is taking over the office after Lillian Hartgrove’s retirement after 12 years as Director. Salyer said she feels like she’s replacing a legend. “The programs she was able to build both in Economic […]
