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 […]
Upperman High School Developing Tennis Program
Upperman High School in talks with TSSAA about forming a new tennis club this year. Athletic Director Ross Fanning said the decision to start building the club came after many students and parents requested a tennis club last year. He said the school is always looking for new avenues to get their students involved in […]
McMinnville To Honor Tennis Star With Court-Naming Ceremony Saturday
McMinnville set to hold a ceremony honoring long-time community member and tennis star, Lester Cowell. Parks and Rec Director Justin Scott said Cowell has been a fixture in McMinnville for over 60 years. He said Cowell picked up the sport while he was in his late 40s, and never stopped. “He’s always been a part […]
TTU Men’s Tennis Becomes Affiliate Member Of Horizon League
Tennessee Tech has partnered with the Horizon League to ensure its men’s tennis team gets a chance to compete in the NCAA tournament. Usually, conference champions get an automatic bid to participate at the national level. Athletic Director Mark Wilson said the Ohio Valley Conference has fallen below the team pre-requisite in men’s tennis. “If […]
Cookeville HS Tennis Court Getting New Surface
Cookeville High School is getting a new surface for its tennis court. Deputy Director of Schools Tim Martin said the winning bid has been awarded for roughly $46,000. Martin said the tennis upgrades will begin the middle of this month. He said the hopeful completion date is for the middle of August, near the start […]
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 […]
