The state’s first apprenticeship program for cosmetology has started in Cookeville. Loxx Salon has partnered with the State Department of Labor and Workforce to create the curriculum. Owner Mike Franklin said the program will give newly licensed cosmetologist hands on experience to thrive in the workforce. “They have it for many different things for wielding, appraisals and things of that ... Read More »

A $20,000 light replacement project just finished up at the Hooper Eblen Center. Athletic Director Mark Wilson said the project replaced LED lights that were installed about eight years ago. “Players want to play in good light, so they can see to make the plays that they are expected to as a Division 1 college athlete,” Wilson said. “We have ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech’s new dispatch program has fixed record keeping and call log deficiencies in the department. The university moved from a manual paper system to a new automated program after a State Comptroller’s report found inaccuracies last year. Dispatch Operation Supervisor Elizabeth Clemens said the software allows the department to function as a true law enforcement agency. “So not only ... Read More »

Livingston has received a $500,000 Appalachian Regional Commission grant for improvements to South Church Street. Downtown Revitalization Chair Ray Evans said the city plans to match it with $1 million making for a $1.5 million project. “We will be placing all of the overhead utilities underground, constructing new sidewalks and drainage system and improving the parking and handicap compliance as ... Read More »

UCHRA’s nutrition program has a new provider for home delivered and senior center meals. Area Agency on Aging and Disability Director Holly Williams said the new provider will deliver meals for 300 people across nine counties. “We will now have a hot meal solution for every county in the Upper Cumberland region, which it has taken us some time to ... Read More »

A recent tradition continues at Van Buren High School Saturday as seniors get to paint their parking space for the school year. Principal Katina Simmons said Senior Paint Day began about 10 years ago and represents the first school activity for a graduating class. “Their families, aunts, uncles, grandparents and siblings can come out and help them paint, so it ... Read More »

Linda Daniel has been appointed to the vacant Democratic Party seat of the Putnam County Election Commission. Daniel replaces Wendy McCown-Williams who resigned from the position earlier this month. Election Administrator Michelle Honeycutt said Commissioner Amos Powers recommended Daniel. “She was our previous election commissioner,” Honeycutt said. “They asked if she would do it, and she said she would. It ... Read More »

The Livingston Overton County Chamber of Commerce has added a new position to its team. Joe Kalis will serve as the chamber’s Community Outreach Coordinator. Kalis said he will lead a new ambassador program with the goal of connecting business leaders with residents. “Working with the business owners that are chamber members already and getting them more activated and tied ... Read More »

Paddle boats are back at Cane Creek Park. Cookeville Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said the activity has been unavailable this summer. Woods said the lake level was lowered for shoreline work which limited rentals. The floating dock that we rented them from was basically on the ground, so we lowered the lake to be able to do some work ... Read More »

Flash flooding reported this hour in Fentress County impacting some roadways. County dispatch reports Flat Spur Road in Jamestown has water over the roadway. Emergency crews are responding to the area. No other reports of damage have been shared. Flash flooding is also expected around small creeks and low-lying areas. Read More »