Avery Trace Gym Getting Additional Upgrades

After repairs complete to the school’s gym floor after the Christmas freeze, full-scale upgrades are on the way at the Avery Trace Middle School gymnasium. Principal Alma Anderson said new retractable bleachers and a fresh coat of paint from ceiling to floor headline the renovations underway. She said the gym floor was replaced last year […]
Pair Of Painting Projects This Summer For Jackson

The Jackson County Schools accepting bids for a pair of painting projects at Jackson County Middle School and Gainesboro Elementary School. Director of Schools Jason Hardy said Jackson County Middle School is set to receive an entirely new paint job throughout the school’s interior. He said at the elementary school, a portion of the exterior […]
46th Annual Reba Bacon Art Competition Looking For Best

Upper Cumberland high school students are invited to showcase their artwork through the 46th Reba Bacon Memorial High School Art Competition. Gallery Coordinator Susan Van Aalten said any Upper Cumberland high schooler is eligible to enter their work for the March 3 contest. She said this is a great opportunity for young artists to get […]
Monterey Depot Getting Fresh Paint Job

The Monterey Depot will be getting a new paint job. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said the goal is to have the building completed by the end of the summer. “We’re excited about this project,” Cleary said. “The building in the past 10 years has taken on a little bit of weathering and definitely needs to […]
Cookeville Painting Workshops Return To Cane Creek Rec Center

Cookeville Leisure Services is bringing back its painting workshop at the Cane Creek Recreation Center due to popular demand. The class is happening September 25 at 2:00 PM and registration is open. Recreation Programmer Sally Herren said COVID set these type of programs back. However, Herren said she got a chance program the class in […]