Travelers passing through the Nashville International Airport will have the opportunity to view works by students from Tennessee Tech’s School of Art Craft & Design June 5-Aug. 27. The exhibition is part of Nashville International Airport’s Flying Solo series and is located in a large glass case near terminal C, allowing travelers to see first-hand the quality and diversity of ... Read More »

Putnam County Executive Randy Porter said he met with TEMA officials Thursday morning and believes the state may make an official disaster declaration for the Memorial Day storms. The federal government would have to approve a disaster declaration to get FEMA assistance. “We had a meeting with TEMA this morning to discuss the storm a few weeks ago, they feel ... Read More »

This summer brings many changes to White County’s Findlay Elementary. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said progress is moving forward on construction of a new school and it’s got a new principal. Long time principal Gary Alspaugh (All-spa) retired at the end of the school year. Now Rebecca Ryan will take the job. “She is a fantastic math teacher at ... Read More »

One Upper Cumberland teacher has been named a finalist for state Teacher of the Year. White County High math teacher Rebecca Ryan is one of three Middle Tennessee finalists. White County Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said he’s very proud of Ryan’s efforts. “I’d like to take credit for it but it’s not my credit to take, we’re very proud ... Read More »

Cookeville Regional Medical Center’s Marketing team walked away with a prestigious award. Melahn Finley was named one of the top 25 hospital marketing professionals in the country by DTC Perspectives. She’s been marketing at CRMC for 27 years, so there was plenty of material to base the award on. “Just to give recognition I couldn’t do what I do without ... Read More »

Clay County Election Administrator Wanda Daniels said Celina’s election went smoothly. About 507 people voted in the election and that’s a good turnout, Daniels said. “Close to about 50 percent, we have 1,100-something in District 3, close to 50 percent,” Daniels said. Tuesday’s election brought a new mayor, Joey Rich. Current Mayor Willie Kerr chose not to run for re-election. Read More »

Overton County’s Millard Oakley Public Library will hold its annual used book sale this weekend. Director Cynthia Julian Simmons said the event helps the library two ways. “Typically they’re used books, we have things we’ve pulled out of the collection to make room for new things, and we also have books that people have donated that we’re unable to use ... Read More »

A 20-year-old McMinnville woman has died from a reported tick bite. Health officials stated Katie Underhill died after a five-week battle with Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. Reportedly, the disease was first diagnosed as the flu. Health officials state residents should beware of flu-like symptoms following insect bites, especially if they become more severe after two to five days. Read More »

Smithville water and sewer rates will go up next month. Leaders approved the increase as part of the budget process. The DeKalb Utility District will stop being a city water customer soon. That leaves a $775,000 loss to the city. As of July 1, city water customers will pay $7.25 for every thousand gallons of usage. Those who live outside ... Read More »

Putnam County Democrat Party leaders called on three elected officials to resign Wednesday. Trustee Freddy Nelson, Road Supervisor Randy Jones and Register of Deeds Harold Burris all switched from the Democrat party to the Republican party Tuesday. In a written statement, Putnam County Democrat Chairman Amos Powers called for their resignation and alleged the three had mislead voters when they ... Read More »