The first year of college can be scary and overwhelming. That’s why Tennessee Tech has created the Launchpad Student Success Center, a program aimed at supporting students as they transition to college life.  The idea for the program came after a Tech faculty committee noticed there were inconsistencies in the advisement of first-year students. Director Simone McKelvey said the goal ... Read More »

Upperman High School invites you to join them at their spring performance of the musical, “Footloose.” The musical is based off of the 1984 movie by the same name. Director Renee Craig said she and her students are excited to bring the community together for an evening of entertainment. “Live theatre is something that COVID really affected a lot. I ... Read More »

If you’re looking to prepare for the big dance on your big day, Cane Creek Recreation Center is hosting a wedding dance and ballroom dance workshop Saturday. Participants will learn traditional father/bride, mother/groom, and bride/groom dances. Ballroom dancer and instructor Piper Landis said dance lessons are almost always a part of the wedding checklist, and they’re a great way to ... Read More »

“Back to the Strip” makes its return to the McMinnville downtown scene this year. The car show and cruise-in is an annual charity event that benefits Meals on Wheels. Event organizer Mary Lee Walker said the best part is the community coming together to give back. “We have an amazing community and everyone pulls together to help us raise money ... Read More »

The Byrdstown Senior Center is set to reopen on Monday, May 10th. The center plans to have several COVID guidelines in place, including daily screening of all visitors and activities adhering to social distancing guidelines. New Director Jessica Scott Wilson said that after being closed for a year, she’s excited to get the seniors back in and enjoying each other’s ... Read More »

Prom night is a major milestone for many high schoolers, but amidst the fun, parents should consider talking with their kids about safety as well. Teen drinking has long been associated with prom night, but experts say that the risks that come with it far outweigh a single night of entertainment. Director of Cumberland Prevention Coalition Holly Kisly said that ... Read More »

Libraries across the state are launching their summer reading program to help maintain children’s literary competency, and Clay County has an extra challenge to add to the fun. Library Director Judith Cutright said the “Read With Me 100 Days” challenge is aiming to keep kids reading consistently throughout the summer to make sure they aren’t behind when school starts up ... Read More »

The Upper Cumberland Foster Closet is hosting its first major fundraiser, “Chips for Charity,” a casino night at the Upper Cumberland Regional Airport on May 1st. UCFC is an organization which aids foster families and kinship families by providing them with free clothing and other necessities for children in custody, all donated by members in the community. Founder and Executive ... Read More »

This year’s allergy season has been one of the worst in recent years according to Upper Cumberland allergist Dr. Erin Rohman. Dr. Rohman has worked as an allergy specialist in the Upper Cumberland for the past 10 years, but said that over that past year she has seen an increase in people seeking help for allergies. However, she doesn’t have ... Read More »

Warren Co., in partnership with UT-TSU Extension, is challenging community members to try and walk or run a marathon in 31 days. Hilda Lytle, the county director and extension agent for family and consumer sciences in Warren County, said that the challenge’s main goal is to improve the health of the community at any active level. “I just think it’s ... Read More »