Expert: Fences Increase Pool Safety, Good Locks Essential
Our first hot pool weekend of the summer in the books serves as a good reminder about the importance of a fencer around your pool. Local Fence Company Owner Jeff Worley said a good fence can help keep kids and pets inside the area while keeping unwanted guests away. Worley said city code requires pool […]
Putnam Parks And Rec Fixes Monterey Swimming Pool Pump Issues, Pool Now Open
The Monterey Swimming Pool is now officially ready and open for the summer after dealing with pump issues. Putnam County Parks and Recreation Director John Ross Albertson said when crews were planning to open for the season, they noticed issues with the pool’s pump and motor. He said it took more than a week to […]
Fall Creek Falls Reopens Pool After Extended Hiatus
The pool at Fall Creek Falls State Park has reopened after being closed for two-years. Park Manager Jacob Young said the pool has a new water slide as well as new shade areas at the snack bar. “It’s been a big hit,” Young said. “All of our local folks and visitors have missed it, and […]
Competitive Pools Among Top Requests At Cookeville’s Tuesday Public Meeting
Competitive swimming facilities among the top priorities of Cookeville residents during a Tuesday night public meeting. Community members had the opportunity to vote on features for the facility such as indoor vs. outdoor, lazy rivers, and hot tubs among others. Aquatics Facility Steering Committee Member Laurie Smith said residents asked about both indoor and outdoor […]
Standing Stone State Park Pool Reopening This Spring
Standing Stone State Park will reopen its pool next spring season after being shut down for two years because of COVID. Director of Strategy and Support Brian Clifford said the decision comes down from TDEC Deputy Commissioner Jim Bryson. “We’re in a position where we think we’ve managed our COVID protocols quite well,” Clifford said. […]
Morristown Community Center Will Benefit Both Locals and Visitors
The City of Morristown’s work on a new 115,000-square-foot aquatic and community center could serve as a model as Cookeville begins exploration in future Leisure Services projects. Morristown Mayor Gary Chesney said that the idea for a center has been in public conversation within the community since the late 1990s. Chesney said they funded the […]
McMinnville Hiring Lifeguards for Summer
You can get paid to spend your summer at the pool by applying to be a lifeguard with McMinnville Parks and Recreation. Wellness Coordinator and Pool Manager Mari-Lynn Wilson said in addition to being at the pool, lifeguards gain valuable experience that can further them in life. “Being a lifeguard is so rewarding–it is a […]
Celina Fills Recreation Board, Focusing On Donaldson Park Improvements
Celina has filled its five member Recreational Advisory Board after four community members stepped up to the task. Mayor Tonya Spears said now work can begin to create recreational programs and focus on Donaldson Park improvements. Spears said the number one priority is a splash pad and possibly a pool. “There is a very large […]
Livingston City Pool Set To Reopen For Memorial Day After Long Closure
The Livingston City Pool will reopen on Memorial Day after a long year with less recreation in the city. Mayor Curtis Hayes said reopening is possible thanks to the vaccine rollout during the cold season. “Get our swimming pool back up and going, I think it’s important that kids have social events as much as […]
