History Of Tech’s Iconic Cupola Before Replacement Installation
The new cupola on Tennessee Tech’s Derryberry Hall is set to be installed in late September. The new, fully aluminum cupola is set to be an exact replica of the iconic feature on Tech’s campus. University Archivist Megan Atkinson said the new installation will be a relief for upkeep compared to the extensive work records […]
Clay County Museum Hopes To Regain Losses With Festival
The Clay County History Museum has condensed its Homecoming Days celebration into a one day event on Saturday. President Mary Loyd Reneau said this was done out of COVID precautions. Reneau said the community’s favorite events like the mighty duck race, cow patty contest and live music will still happen. She said holding the festival […]
Cookeville Pioneer Day Returns To History Museum
Cookeville’s Pioneer Day will have a new look on Saturday to keep the event COVID safe. Cookeville Museums Education Specialist Ashley McKee said that usually pioneer demonstrations would be set up but this year will feature take home activities. McKee said she always enjoys an opportunity to help people learn, when they think they’re just […]
Van Buren History Back On Display After One Year
The Van Buren County Historical and Heritage Museum is ready to open again after being closed in 2020. Van Buren County Historian Landon Medley said finding a way to open again was all about promoting the county and its cultural heritage. Medley said the museum covers education, local artifacts and events that many people might […]
Cookeville Snowfall Numbers Well Above Average
Cookeville saw 11.6 inches of snow in February with four inches recorded on Wednesday. The Cookeville Weather Guy, Michael Detwiler, said that amount of accumulation is a rarity for Cookeville this time of year. “The average for February is 1.4 inches,” Detwiler said. “As you can tell, that is significantly above our average. In a […]
TTU Holds Virtual Constitution Day Event
Thursday’s Constitution Day, and Tennessee Tech is celebrating virtually at 6:00 PM. People can register to participate in the Zoom event by searching Constitution Day on TTU’s website. Constitution Day Chair Kent Dollar said the signing of the constitution should be celebrated even if it isn’t mandated. “The constitution is perhaps the most important document, […]
Residents Get Fentress County Bridge Named After Local
A former Wolf River Valley resident will be honored in Fentress County. The bridge going over the Little Jack Creek will be named after Virgil H. Pile. Fentress County Mayor Jimmy Johnson said county locals wanted to honor Pile, who passed away in 1970. “It was submitted by some residents there to have the bridge […]
Crossville’s Military Museum Offers Chance To Reflect
Memorial Day offers a day to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for this country. A local museum has worked almost 20 years to ensure the community never forgets. Crossville’s Military Memorial Museum volunteer Jerry Daniels said some military memorabilia dates back to the 1800’s. “We cover the Civil War, World War I, and […]
