Fairfield Glade Police Chief Steps Down For New State Position
Fairfield Glade Police Chief Michael Williams has stepped down from his position to pursue a new opportunity with the Tennessee Board of Regents. Following William’s last day on April 30th, he will take over as TCAT’s Assistant Vice Chancellor/Chief of Police. Williams said he saw himself retiring with Fairfield Glade, but the opportunity was too […]
Jackson BOE Wants More Info Before Funding Tri-County
The Jackson County Board of Education wants more information before funding a new roof for the Tri-County TCAT building. The Jackson County School System and Macon County School System each own half of the building. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said her juniors and seniors use the facility for classes like welding and culinary arts. […]
Warren High School Offers Machine Technology Dual Enrollment Classes For Sophomores
Warren County High School is now offering a dual enrollment class in machine technology for its sophomores, one of few in the state. Executive Principal Clark George said typically the courses are only for juniors and seniors, but that the opportunity came about from a partnership with Citizens for Progress and TCAT. George said the […]
White Co Schools Working With TCAT To Expand Mechatronics Program
White County Schools in the process with TCAT to establish an injection molding lab at the county’s high school. The machine heats and injects liquid plastic into molds to form a product. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the lab would either be an extension of the school’s mechatronics program or a new class. “We’re […]
Jackson Co. Exploring IT-Based Employer, At-Home Jobs
Two goals identified by Jackson County leaders in their ThreeStar grant proposal will be further explored by county leaders. The first, recruit an IT-based employer and, second, recruit a workforce who would like to work from home. Mayor Randy Heady said the county is a good fit being a gig speed county, with Twin Lakes […]
Stacks For Steve Poker Tournament Fundraising For Scholarships
A night of Texas Holdem in Gainesboro to honor the life of a father, husband and friend. The inaugural Stacks for Steve is coming this Saturday at 5:00 PM to raise money for the Steve Eugene Johnson Memorial Scholarship fund. Event Host Jordan Hunter said up to 60 participants are welcome to the eight table […]
Overton Using $50,000 Grant For Three Initiatives
Overton County is looking to re-brand, boost tourism and strengthen its workforce through Tennessee’s ThreeStar program. Livingston-Overton County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Shannon Cantrell said signage leading tourists downtown, a new county website and developing internship programs are what is planned. Cantrell said a bulk of the $50,000 grant will go towards online improvements. […]
Overton Co. And TCAT Offering Free Transportation For Diesel Maintenance Program
The Overton County School System and TCAT are offering free transportation to high school students pursuing diesel maintenance at the Livingston campus. Overton County Schools Instructional Coach Deana Savage said starting this fall, students in Clay, Jackson, Overton and Pickett Counties are eligible. “With our workforce data, this is the growing opportunity for those students,” […]
Livingston Academy Students Get Chance To Visit TN Colleges
Livingston Academy is taking its rising juniors and seniors across the state for college exploration. Gear Up Coordinator Vanessa Farris said that starting June 1, students will get a chance to visit ETSU, UT-Knoxville, MTSU and private colleges. Farris said these visits have not happened during the pandemic but now campuses are opening up. “Whenever […]
Clay County HS Nursing Classes Recognized As TN Pathways Program
Clay County High School’s TCAT Nursing Services Program was recognized this week as a Tennessee Pathways program. Health Science Instructor Stacie Franklin said the CNA program will be the first step in any medical program her students choose to follow. Franklin said the biggest change she has seen is students viewing CNA certification as just […]
