Splash Pad Construction, Park Repurposing Speeds Forward
Work progressing to repurpose Sparta’s former ball fields behind the YMCA into a community park featuring a playground, splash pad and walking trails. Public Works Director Dillard Quick said the project utilizes land that previously sat vacant for most of the year after Little League operations moved to a different location. Quick said the city […]
Sparta Aldermen Approve $3 Million for Playground, Splash Pad
Sparta investing over $3 million in equipment for the splash pad and playground at the city park. Mayor Jerry Lowery said the splash pad and playground will be connected to one another, so kids can easily use them both at the same time. Lowery said the splash pad was a high demand item, as families […]
Hermitage Springs Playground Grand Opening Saturday
Hermitage Springs Elementary is inviting the community to the grand opening of its student-designed playground Saturday. Last month, First Lady Maria Lee and volunteers helped construct the facility. Kindergarten Teacher Jennifer Hayes said that in an area with few options for recreation, the playground is sure to be an excellent resource for residents. “People are […]
First Lady Building Hermitage Springs Playground Saturday
First Lady Maria Lee and Governor Bill Lee will be working in Hermitage Springs Saturday, a one-day project to build a new community playground. The project is part of Lee’s Tennessee Serves initiative meant to help a different community in the state each month. Lee said she wants to impact the area in a way […]
New Crossville Daycare Aims To Alleviate Lack Of Options
A new daycare facility called Crossroads Academy set to open this July to combat the lack of daycare options for Crossville’s school-aged children. Co-Owner Laura Brock is a retired teacher. She said she has seen parents struggle for years to care for their children in the hours immediately after school. Brock said the facility will […]
Volunteers Needed For Clay Playground Build Saturday
The Clay County Chamber of Commerce hopes to double its 50 volunteers signed up to help build the new Hermitage Springs playground. Clay County Tourism Director Beverly Murphy said the playground, designed by Hermitage Springs Elementary School Students, is coming to life as part of First Lady Maria Lee’s Tennessee Serves initiative. She said volunteers […]
Hope Church Excavations For New Community Playground
Algood’s Hope Church has broken ground on a new community playground after the previous playground exceeded its lifespan. Pastor Jason Yarbrough said the church has a long history of community involvement in Algood and this shared space is a continuation of that. He said the new playground will be a significant upgrade. “Until the last […]
First Lady Lee Works With Hermitage Springs Students
Students at Clay County’s Hermitage Springs School met with First Lady Maria Lee Tuesday to design a playground to be built at Hermitage Springs Park. Hermitage Springs School Principal Donatta Birdwell said students from Pre-K through eighth grade were asked to draw a design of what they hoped the playground might look like. She said […]
Prescott Middle School Upgrading Playground
Prescott South Middle School’s playground is receiving upgrades. Former PTO President Stacey Hardison said the old playground was in need of renovation because it would often take days before students could use it after rain due to water buildup that would leave the surface uneven. She said the project will be broken into three phases, […]
Monterey Hoping To Start Construction On Whitaker Park Upgrades This Summer
Monterey hoping to start construction on its Whitaker Park upgrades this summer. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said the town is using some remaining ARP funds to hopefully get some new playground equipment. He said currently, the park has a lot of equipment that has been at the park since the 80s. “They’re unsafe, some of […]
