Search Begins Following Clay Director Of Schools Announcing Retirement
The Clay County Board of Education’s search for a new director of schools will start immediately. Director of Schools Matt Eldridge announced his retirement Thursday night, effectively leaving December 31, 2021. Board Chariman Benji Bailey said the board has options for how they want to pursue a new director. “That’s up to the board how […]
Overton Searching For An Additional Judicial Commissioner
Overton County accepting applications for a part-time Judicial Commissioner. County Executive Ben Danner said the position writes orders of protection and signs warrants for the sheriff’s department and city police. “I hate to say, but there’s a lot of domestic abuse in the county and all the counties in the Upper Cumberland,” Danner said. “It’s […]
Crossville Experiencing Engineering Shortage With Projects Beginning
Crossville is stretching itself thin trying to take on a number of large projects during an engineering shortage. City Manager Greg Wood said just this week he saw the demand firsthand when Whisper Aero reached out to Tennessee Tech. “The Whisper Aero folks that just had their kickoff meeting here on Tuesday mentioned to Dr. […]
Livingston Passes First Reading Defining Mayor’s Hiring Powers, Nepotism
Livingston approved the first reading of charter changes allowing the city mayor to hire and suspend employees without board approval. Department heads would be exempt from the change approved Monday night. The city also approved the first reading of changes to its nepotism policy. City Attorney John Meadows addressed changes the board requested last month. […]
COVID Relief Spending On Employees, New Buildings Not Advised
The idea of spending COVID relief funding on pay raises and new hires have been discussed as ways to fill positions. However, County Government Consultant Ben Rodgers said American Rescue Plan and ESSER funding should address long-term goals, without reoccurring costs. Rodgers said the funding will not be there in a few years, bringing repercussions […]
Putnam Schools Substitute Teacher Availability Stabilizing
The need for substitute teachers has stabilized in Putnam County after shortages during last school year. Putnam County Schools HR Director Angie Knight said the substitute teacher pool currently sits at roughly 270. Knight said there will still be challenges keeping the pool at the ideal number with expected drop outs. “We sent them a […]
Pacesetters Taking Applications For New Executive Director
Cookeville’s Pacesetters Inc. searching for a new Executive Director. Beverly Matthews will retire at the end of July after three years in the position. Board President Freddie Nelson said the non-profit has opened for applications. “We deal with people with physical and mental handicaps, so they need to have some experience in that field, and […]
UCHRA Seeking Regional Input On Services Needed
UCHRA is looking for residents across the region to take its Community Needs Assessment to help focus service efforts. Community Services Assistant Director Megan Spurgeon said UCHRA wants input from citizens, elected officials, law enforcement and more. Spurgeon said services are often tied to a certain poverty level, however that has expanded during the pandemic. […]
Livingston Workshops Changes To Mayor’s Hiring, Firing Powers
Livingston’s Board of Aldermen looked at three different options for the mayor’s hiring and firing powers during a Tuesday night work session. The consensus among the board was to give the mayor power to hire city employees that are not supervisors or department heads. However, Alderman Chris Speck said he heard from constituents who have […]
Applications Due Friday For Clay, Jackson Co. Veterans Service Officer
The application period for the Clay and Jackson County Veterans Service Officer position comes to a close Friday. Richard Accurso is a local veteran leading the hiring panel. Accurso said about six candidates have expressed interest in the job. “What we are trying to do is get this probably immediately after we start the interview […]
