Algood Awaiting Subcontractor On Tennis Courts
With repaving complete, Algood is waiting for a restriping subcontractor to knock out the finishing touches to its tennis court renovation project. Parks and Recreation Director Roy Phipps said the paving got behind due to a rainy spring. Now, the project is at a temporary stand-still. He said this is the first step in a […]
Baxter Senior Center Searching For New Director
The Baxter Senior Center searching for a new director after Brent Lee announced he will leave to pursue an EMS career. The board will accept applicants through Monday. Lee said many have sent resumes. He said since he took over as director two years ago, the center has grown from some 150 monthly visitors to […]
Senior Center Names Pickleball Court After Floyd
The Sparta-White County Senior Center’s new pickleball court named in honor of Jim Floyd for his work as the center’s interim director. Senior Center Director Jayne Guy said Floyd was a key part of the revitalization of the center. Floyd said he was surprised by the award and is deeply grateful to both the city […]
Gainesboro Board Wants Clean Up Done On Park, Entry
Gainesboro wants to launch a beautification project meant to clean up common areas and the community’s entryways. Gainesboro Mayor Lloyd Williams said the upper and lower sections of City Park and the gateway to the city are the top priorities. He said the gateway is the first thing people see when they enter Gainesboro, so […]
Local Committee Wants New Multi-Sports Complex For Cookeville
A local group wants to see Cookeville develop a new multi-sports complex to help attract more tourism dollars and serve the needs of local residents. Harry Smith is the Putnam/White County Ambassador for the US Pickleball Association. He leads the committee which started earlier this year as a way to increase facilities for pickleball. But […]
Cookeville Community Center To Offer Indoor Pickleball Opportunities
Putnam County Parks and Recreation will now offer indoor pickleball courts at the Cookeville Community Center several days a week. Director John Ross Albertson said community members can play Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. He said knowing pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in the country, they want to […]
Locals See Opportunity To Make Crossville The Pickleball Capital Of Tennessee
Crossville might be the golf capital of Tennessee, but one group is looking to make Crossville the pickleball capital of Tennessee. Cumberland County Pickleball Ambassador Chuck Black said with 28 courts already available, the foundation is there. Black said the rest of the region is falling behind on the growing sport and Crossville can capitalize. […]
White County Repairing, Improving Basketball Courts
White County is continuing improvements to its public basketball courts after a fallen tree caused damage. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the courts have been resurfaced but replacing the basketball goals are still ahead. Robinson said the courts just south of the high school will likely close at the end of this week. “We […]
Upper Cumberland Senior Olympics Promotes Healthy Lifestyles And Social Interaction
Over 240 athletes and counting are competing at the Upper Cumberland Senior Olympics. Assistant Coordinator Alicia Arehart said the events kicked off last week with golf and bowling, with registrations ongoing for other events. Arehart said that after canceling last year, participants are excited to get back to competing safely. “There are always worries about […]
Registration for Cookeville’s First Pickleball League Now Open
Pickleball players looking to brush up on their skills and have some healthy competition are invited to register for the first-ever pickleball league at the Cane Creek SportsPlex. SportsPlex Athletic Coordinator Tyler Johnson said community members now get the chance to try the sport that has grown wildly popular in recent years. A combination of […]
