Boma Voters Need To Check Their Precinct
Voters in Putnam County’s former Boma voting precinct need to make sure they know where they are supposed to vote heading into Thursday’s election. Putnam Election Administrator Michele Honeycutt said the area was split earlier in the year so the western half became part of the Buffalo Valley precinct while the eastern half goes to […]
New Upperman Soccer Coach Looking To Rebuild
After a 2023 season that saw only two wins in 13 games, Upperman High School’s soccer program has a new head coach in Mixon Moore who’s no stranger to starting from scratch. Entering his 32nd season as a soccer coach, Moore has spent his entire adult life lending a hand to programs in need. And […]
12 Putnam Students Slated For Middle College
Twelve Putnam County students are registered and preparing to begin the Middle College program at Vol State this fall. Putnam Schools Future Ready Supervisor Sam Brooks said all of the students met with staff from the school system and Vol State to make sure they understand what will be expected and what they will get […]
Winningham Takes Over Bees Softball Program
Upperman High School hired Beau Winningham to take over the softball head coaching position. Winningham began serving as an assistant softball coach for Upperman Middle School in 2011 when the head coach needed another set of hands. When the position opened up, Winningham said he jumped at the chance to get to coach some of […]
Maynord Hired As Upperman Athletic Director
Upperman High School welcomes a familiar face as its new Athletic Director, Jimmy Maynord. Maynord spent over 40 years working in various coaching and administrative roles throughout the Upper Cumberland, before semi-retiring in 2021. He said that his experience and knowledge of the area will help him in this new role. “It’ll be a new […]
Putnam Schools Bidding Out CTE Barn For Vet Science
Putnam County Schools looking to bid a barn that would provide real-world experience for Upperman High School’s Veterinarian and Animal Science CTE Program. Putnam County Schools CTE Supervisor Jackie Vester said the barn is part of the third year of the system’s Innovative School Models Grant Program. She said animals provided by the school’s agriculture […]
Upperman Fishing Team Treasurer Indicted
The former treasurer of the Upperman High School Fishing Team Booster Club booked into the Putnam County Jail Tuesday on charges of theft. Rosemary Downs reported in April for possible theft. An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office with assistance for the District Attorney’s office ensued. The Comptroller’s Office revealed evidence supporting the allegations. The […]
Local Coaches Said Vols Win Good For Game
The Vols College World Series victory seen by millions across the country, but the win will mean something more to the young ball players across the Upper Cumberland. The Vols led by head coach Tony Vitello took down Texas A&M, marking the first championship in program history. Upperman Baseball Coach Wes Shanks said the Volunteers […]
UC Ready For Smart Heart Act Requiring AEDs In Schools
A new state law should better protect student athletes at Upper Cumberland High Schools and the fans who support them. Governor Bill Lee’s Smart Heart Act requires all schools across to maintain AEDs during the school day and during all athletic activities. AED stands for Automated External Defibrillators which are used if someone is suffering […]
Monterrey High Focused On Growing Dual Enrollment
Monterey High School working to facilitate continued growth in dual enrollment and other post-secondary opportunities. Principal Bree Wheeler said the school now has an advisement period every Friday with fewer students per teacher, allowing teachers to help students understand what dual enrollment programs might be best for them individually. “Those teachers can really push those […]
