New Putnam Soccer Complex Lights Near September Goal
The lighting project at the Putnam County Soccer Complex is just weeks away from completion, but there is still work to be done. Putnam County Parks and Rec Director Cody Maynard said the bids came in right around budget, and a bid has been awarded for installation of the new poles. Maynard said the pole […]
LA Looking For Former Soccer Players For Alumni Game
Livingston Academy looking for girls soccer alumni to return to campus for an alumni game this summer. Head Coach Heather Marshall said she got the idea from friends who played at White County High School, where an alumni game has taken place three years running. She said because girls soccer is not a top-tier sport […]
Monterey Forms Athletic Authority To Provide Resident Voice
The city of Monterey has formed an Athletic and Events Authority to help manage the growing use of athletic venues in town. Alderman Bill Wiggins spearheaded the project, which includes five members. Wiggins said the group will have the power to mitigate disputes and act as a sounding board for suggestions on improving facilities. “We […]
Fentress Soccer Urgently Needs Coaches To Avoid Cancelation
The Fentress County Soccer Club urgently needs at least two more volunteer coaches to avoid canceling its spring season. Executive Director Brandon Wentworth said spring registration was scheduled for February 1, but it will not open until enough coaches are in place. He said the recreational league is designed to make a coach’s job as […]
All-In Futbol Club’s U13 Division 2 Boys Chippewas Soccer Team Wins State Cup
All-In Futbol Club TN’s U13 Division 2 Boys Chippewas soccer team has just won the club’s first State Cup title. Director of Coaching Davis Draper said that the team played three hard games against teams from Nashville, Arlington, and Johnson City. He said that they made it to the semi-finals the last year, and that […]
Putnam Tourism Leaders Targeting Soccer And Lacrosse Tournaments
Local tourism leaders want to bring soccer and lacrosse tournaments to Putnam County. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Amy New said several contracts are expiring. New said organizers want to move away from urban areas and come to more rural cities. “We’re seeing people want to move from those Urban areas like Nashville, Chattanooga, […]
Tech Athletics Prepare To Start, Prepared For Pandemic Unknowns
Tennessee Tech Athletic Director Mark Wilson said his athletic department is ready for a new fall sports season. Wilson said the department is prepared to start with normal operations, despite the continuing unknown of the pandemic. He said the university can do what it takes to ensure students get onto courts and fields. “We feel […]
TDEC Approves Putnam Sports Complex Land Designs
Putnam County has approval from TDEC for plans to add soccer and lacrosse fields and a new entrance to the county’s sports complex. Parks and Recreation Director John Ross Albertson said the county will start creating its bid packet and send it out by the start of January. Albertson said after waiting over two years […]
