Mustard Seed Ranch Hosting Annual Virtual Fundraiser
The Mustard Seed Ranch hosting its annual virtual fundraiser Thursday night to fund the construction of two homes for neglected children. Director Tammy Hogan said people can tune in to a 30-minute program to learn more about the mission. Hogan said the story of a 17-year-old girl named Jordan will be the spotlight. “Jordan is […]
WCTE’s Auction To Be Virtual Once Again
WCTE’s Great TV Auction will be held virtually for the second year in a row. Last year the auction went virtual because of the pandemic, but Event and Engagement Coordinator Samuel Gray said it went so well they decided to try it again this year. “We had less expenses last year when we had taken […]
Cookeville’s Virtual Father Daughter Date Events Released
The virtual celebration of Cookeville’s Father Daughter Date Night is set to begin February 14th. Five different virtual activities are planned for the two week event. Recreation Superintendent Cara Sheets said families can participate through the Leisure Services Facebook page. “We didn’t necessarily want to do something where people had to log on at a […]
Cookeville Father-Daughter Date Night Going Virtual
Cookeville’s 34th annual Father-Daughter Date Night has been moved to an all virtual event due to COVID concerns. Leisure Services Recreation Superintendent Cara Sheets said the father, daughter tradition will stay alive with two weeks of alternative events starting Valentine’s Day. “We really think it is important for the fathers and daughters, especially ones that […]
Jackson Schools Start Spring Semester In-Person
All Jackson County Schools will start the second half of the school year in person starting Monday. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said the school system will make adjustments as needed while monitoring quarantine numbers as students return. “The plan for Jackson County Schools to return after the break will be in-person classes five days […]
Clay Co. Schools Go Virtual To Prevent COVID Spread
Clay County Director of Schools Matt Eldridge said a recent increase in quarantines drove the school system to virtual learning next week. “Somewhere around Monday or Tuesday, we had six to eight possibly (positive) and maybe 38 in quarantine,” Eldridge said. “Today, this week it has just jumped. That is why we thought this would […]
Clay Co. Schools Go Virtual Temporarily Next Week
Clay County School System has temporarily switched to virtual only instruction next week. The decision comes after an increasing number of quarantines and positive COVID cases among students. Free meals will continue to be delivered through bus routes each morning.
Overton Schools Temporarily Switch To Virtual Learning
All Overton County Schools will transition to virtual only learning from December 14th to December 17th. Director of Schools Mark Winningham said the reason is to protect students and staff as COVID numbers rise. “We have seen an increase in our numbers again as far as students being quarantine. Students being positive,” Winningham said. “Staff […]
LA Students’ Spring Learning Decision Form Is Due Friday
Livingston Academy students have until Friday to decide between in-person or virtual learning for the spring. Any student that chooses virtual can not return in person for the remainder of the year. Director of Schools Mark Winningham said the permanent decision allows the school system to appoint virtual only class periods. “If I am teaching […]
Workforce Development’s Biggest Challenge Is Lack Of In-Person Interactions
Upper Cumberland Workforce Development Executive Director Becky Hull said face to face interactions being restricted has been a challenge when helping workers find jobs. “When you are working with someone who is looking to go back to school or has some type of barrier to employment whether it is soft skills, job interviewing skills, whatever […]
