Today was the first day of classes at Tennessee Tech University. Student Engagement Assistant Vice President Benjamin Stubbs said over 10,000 students began a new school year. “There’s a wonderful energy,” Stubbs said. “We have so many students on campus walking around and coming to the events and activities. Our residence halls are completely full. New students and returning students ... Read More »

Pickett County’s third district school board seat will be decided in a run off election in November. Incumbent Travis Parrott and Candidate Gary Stover tied with 193 votes in the August Election. Election Administrator Tim Clark said the county commission voted this week to add the race to the ballot. “This is the first time that I can recall it ... Read More »

Candidates for Gainesboro Aldermen have until the beginning of next week to challenge the certification of the August election after the state acknowledged human error in balloting. Voters in the Jackson County Utility District precinct receive either a city or county ballot depending on their address. Jackson County Election Administrator Drew McMillan said between 9 and 14 voters received a ... Read More »

After an initial pre-construction meeting, Monterey has a new utility plan for the Depot’s outdoor classroom project. Mayor Nathan Walker said instead of using a panel from the Depot, power will directly connect to the area. “That we we can have power for the train cars for the outdoor classroom and really the options will be unlimited at that point, ... Read More »

A new three-year pilot program that would provide a short break for Alzheimer’s caregivers has been signed into law by Governor Bill Lee. State Representative Ryan Williams said the bill would provide four hours of respite care for family members caring for an Alzheimer’s patient. “The reason why we think it is worth using state resources to do this is ... Read More »

White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson meeting with TDEC officials and an engineer next week to discuss the next step on its landfill cell. The county closed the cell for study last month as it approaches capacity. Robinson said they will discuss if it is time to open a new cell. “We’re getting a survey to see what the elevations ... Read More »

A new organization will have to host the Poke Sallet Festival next year after the Jackson County American Legion decided to drop the event. Post Commander Dale Smith said the Post has organized the Gainesboro tradition for six years. “The main reason that we’re giving it up is that we are all veterans and we have a lot of age ... Read More »

Livingston Alderman Kelly Coleman said he encourages the new administration to take a further look into term limits. Coleman rolls off the Board of Aldermen after four years. He introduced the idea this summer but no action was taken before his term expired. “Making a career out of serving on any local board is maybe not the wisest and best ... Read More »

The Livingston Board of Alderman set the requirements and time line for the police chief application process in a special called session Tuesday night. Alderman Kelly Coleman offered an initial draft that was amended several times before approval. Coleman said he used samples to form the listing. “Basically, I went through and highlighted things I like in blue and things ... Read More »

Putnam County Commissioners expressing reservations on making a decision on the additional funding for Park View Schools. Over one-third of the commission changing hands. The school board has indicated that an additional $15 million will be needed to construct the upper grade wing. Commissioner Kim Bradford said there are no straight answers, but the new commission should be involved. “The ... Read More »