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Cookeville Mastersingers Kicking Off 45th Season Monday

Cookeville Mastersingers will kick off their 45th season with an open rehearsal on Monday. Artistic Director Craig Zamer said the choir is always looking for new singers. He said come and sing with them on Monday and join if you want. “Even if you haven’t had a whole lot of experience, maybe you’ve sung in your church choir before,” Zamer ... Read More »

Jackson Co. Fairgrounds Upgrades Nearing Completion

Upgrades to Jackson County’s Fairgrounds are nearing completion after almost two years in the making. County Mayor Randy Heady said he is thrilled to announce that there are just a few final touches. He said the county has once again started talks about the potential to bring back the county fair in some capacity, whether it is a full-on fair ... Read More »

Putnam Enrollment Numbers Down For VITAL School Program

Putnam County School System seeing about a 2.1 percent decrease in enrollment compared to this time last year. Attendance Supervisor Chris Pierce said that equates to about 261 students. He said it is both surprising because the system typically sees about a two percent gain each year. Pierce said the most significant difference in this year’s enrollment is the number ... Read More »

Cumberland Archive Building Project Moves Forward

Cumberland County Archives building finally moving forward after almost eight years in the making. County Mayor Allen Foster said funding was approved for the estimated $2 million project. He said the county needed more space and better storage for the archives than where it currently resides. “It’s a lot of concrete, a lot of steel, and just a little bit ... Read More »

Overton Schools Working Through New Visitor Management System Implementation

Despite minor hiccups, Overton County School System is seeing success in implementing its new visitor management software. IT Supervisor Brent Thrasher said the program was made possible through a Safe Schools grant and was purchased at the end of last school year. He said they spent all summer establishing the hardware and other technology as well as training faculty and ... Read More »

Van Buren County Schools Losing Dollars To Homeschooling

The number of home schooled children is up in Van Buren County to start the new school year. School Director Jared Copeland said the school loses $6,860 in base funding for each student that withdraws to attend home school. Board Member Glenece (Glen-ese) Cole said unfortunately just about anybody and their cat can start a home school. Cole-1 (:18) “They ... Read More »

CRMC Seeing Success From New Environmental Services Plan Implementation

CRMC, Cookeville Regional Medical Center

Cookeville Regional Medical Center seeing positive trends after implementing a new environmental services plan last year. Environmental Services Director Olline Taylor said over the last year her team has revised department training, created a professional floor tech team, and received more certifications. She said the environmental services team has also improved its efficiency in cleaning patient areas. “And that’s due ... Read More »

CRMC Board Approves Key’s New CEO Contract

CRMC, Cookeville Regional Medical Center

Cookeville Regional Medical Center’s Board of Trustees approved new CEO Buffy Key’s contract at a salary of $539,000. The Executive Committee comprised of Danny Rader, Dr. Joe Jestus, Cheryl Sandlin, Kevin Carter and Dr. Ernest Buchanan set the terms of the contract. Board Attorney Luke Hill said the contract is comparable to other individuals in similar positions and just slightly ... Read More »

TennGreen Seeking Public Assistance In Purchasing 160 Acres In Clear Creek Area

The TennGreen Land Conservancy calling for support with an opportunity to purchase and transfer 160 acres of forested bluff lands in the Obed River Park. Executive Director Alice Hudson Pell said it came to their attention that a portion of the Obed Scenic River in the Clear Creek area would be available to purchase after being privately held for generations. ... Read More »