TCAT McMinnville could receive a total campus replacement in the near future as a part of the Tennessee Higher Education Commission master plan. The project has yet to receive funding but has been recommended as a project to happen over the next 10 years. President Melody Edmonds said a new campus is needed since the existing facility is more than ... Read More »

The Cookeville-Putnam County Visitors Bureau recruited 10 additional sporting events last year since providing free lodging to referees and tournament directors. Tourism Director Shan Stout said the bureau noticed that it was losing tournaments to other cities. Stout said after reaching out to tournament directors, hotel compensation was a big draw that Cookeville was not providing. “So, we solved that ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech Alumnus and 11-time Grammy Award winning classical producer Blanton Alspaugh (Alls-Paw) takes you behind the scenes of one of the most anticipated artist events of the year. The 65th annual Grammy Awards takes place this Sunday. Alspaugh said what stood out to him was the opportunity to see artists from a number of different genres. 3:49- 4:10 Q. ... Read More »

Concrete set to be poured Monday for the Upperman High School addition project. Architect Kim Chamberlin who is overseeing the work reported good progress to the Putnam County School Board. Chamberlin said the contractor has battled muddy conditions, but the building pad work will still move forward. Chamberlin-3 (Maybe)        (14:43-14:58)   Q. Has Started There Chamberlin said due ... Read More »

Work progressing as expected for Putnam County’s new Park View School. The School Board approved five different payments that included monthly construction dues as well as architectural services Thursday. Architect Kim Chamberlin said despite recent weather, footings have been placed along with underground sewer. “It amazes as much rain as we’ve had, how much they have been able to get ... Read More »

The Sparta Board of Aldermen addressed public concern about the state of Wagoner Street Thursday night. Alderman Jim Floyd said he has received several calls regarding the work. Public Works Director Dillard Quick said the street is currently under utility rehab causing the conditions. “Water department is going through and taking the meter off the old line and to the ... Read More »

The enrollment period for Empower Upper Cumberland begins February 15th. Director Megan Spurgeon shared the start date to local leaders during a UCHRA Policy Council meeting last week. Spurgeon said the pilot initiative will accept up to 800 low-income families to help them move up the economic ladder. “We still have a few more kinks to workout on how that ... Read More »

Power of Putnam Executive Director Bill Gibson said opioid abatement money could be used to deploy research based strategies to reduce vaping. Upper Cumberland counties will soon receive its first share of settlement money from pharmaceutical distributors. Gibson said he believes some money should be used for cessation programs to help youth addicted to nicotine. “Vaping has become a huge ... Read More »

The Overton County Budget and Purchasing Committee did not take action on four bids for a partial jail roof replacement project. Sheriff’s Department Chief Deputy Tim Poore said the committee instructed him to further investigate the companies since they are not local. “They were probably just a little bit more than what we would hope for, but they were all ... Read More »

The Cookeville Industrial Development Board scheduled a special called meeting following a request from Ficosa to revisit the company’s payment-in-lieu-of-taxes agreement. Chair Bob Bell said an attorney representing the group approached the board at its annual meeting Thursday. Bell said the company wants the agreement reviewed to to avoid noncompliance. “They were for the most part written during a time ... Read More »