Baxter FFA Plant Sale Cultivates Student Business Skills
The Upperman FFA plant sale providing students with hands-on experience in managing a commercial greenhouse and developing professional business skills. Upperman High School Agriculture Teacher and FFA Advisor Wes Shanks oversees the program, which utilizes a 42-foot-by-42-foot greenhouse on the school campus. The initiative allows students in the plant science pathway to transition from classroom […]
Upperman Baseball Plays In State Tournament This Week
The Upperman Bees baseball team has clinched a trip to the state tournament.
Upperman Baseball Looking for Trip Back to State
The Bees hope for their fourth consecutive trip to the state tournament.
Upperman Baseball Clinches District Championship
The Upperman Bees clinched their fourth consecutive district championship Monday.
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 […]
Putnam Schools Celebrate National FFA Week
It’s National FFA Week and schools across the region are celebrating. One of those being Putnam County’s Upperman High School. FFA Chapter Instructor Wes Shanks said he has seen the Upperman chapter grow in membership over his three years as instructor. “These students are getting leadership skills, personal soft skills that they won’t get other […]
TTU Anticipating Full Stands For Finalized 2021 Football Schedule
Golden Eagle fans get ready for some football. Tennessee Tech’s 2021 season will be back in full force. Athletic Director Mark Wilson said the university plans to allow a full stadium with limited precautions. “Unless the pandemic changes in a way we don’t anticipate, we look forward to having everybody here,” Wilson said. “The ability […]
YMCA Offering Free Self Improvement Challenge
Instead of using New Year’s resolutions for improvement, the Putnam County YMCA is challenging you to a fresh 2021 start. Outreach Director Jenny Thacker said the Reset Challenge is six-weeks of free activities designed to help individuals transform their overall lives, not just an individual aspect. “Last year was a difficult year for our community, […]
Putnam Fire And UCDD Begin Phone Surveys For Grant Data
The Putnam County Fire Department and Upper Cumberland Development District will begin phone surveys this month for household data. The data will be used for the county’s 2021 Community Development Block Grant application. Public Information Officer Drew Swink said the western part of Putnam County near the Gentry community is the focus. “They will be […]
Cookeville Adopting New Building Codes Starting New Year
The Cookeville Codes Department will be using new building regulations starting January 1st. The city currently uses codes that came out in 2012. Director Jeff Littrell said keeping the rules within seven years of the most recent codes is a state law. “We were looking at the different codes to go to,” Littrell said. “The […]
