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Training on arson and motor vehicle fires, two of the focuses during the 90th Annual Tennessee Firefighters Association Conference held this week in Cookeville. Firefighters from across the state gather for training and networking purposes. The Upper Cumberland Fire Chiefs Association sponsored the event. Baxter Fire Chief Matthew White said the training classes are an essential part of the conference. ... Read More »

Fentress County ready with its long-standing annual County-wide Scarecrow Contest. Residents encouraged to display their scarecrows in publicly accessible areas they own such as businesses, office spaces, or fields. Fentress County Chamber of Commerce Director of Tourism and Leadership Seth Vaughn said citizens look forward to the contest. “It brings more fall appeal to our downtown area specifically,” Vaughn said. ... Read More »

A Cookeville shelving company will be expanding, investing nearly $1 million in the local community, Governor Bill Lee announced Thursday. US Pillars is expanding its manufacturing efforts at its headquarters stationed in Cookeville. The company will invest $981,000 and create 56 new jobs after entering a business partnership with a German garage door company based in Sparta. The announcement of ... Read More »

Overton County Schools will move forward with a new CTE building despite costs that came in some $600,000 over budget. The school board approved $1.3 million for the project, but bids came in at $1.9 million. School board member Mike Hayes said school officials looked at changing from a brick building to a metal building. However, the savings would have ... Read More »

The Putnam Animal Shelter is asking for your help with the annual influx of kittens this time of year. Residents can donate both wet and dry food, as well as choosing to foster kittens to help prevent overcrowding. Shelter Director Jennifer Tracy said though the shelter has navigated similar situations for many years, being able to accurately predict around when ... Read More »

Crossville closed Tuesday on land to build a new fire station in order to keep up with the city’s expanding population. Crossville has been exploring the idea of moving the fire station to Interstate Drive for some time. Crossville City Manager Greg Wood said that the city hopes the new location will also cut down on emergency response time. “It’s ... Read More »

Look for Tennessee Tech Associate Professor of History Paula Hinton on new episodes of a popular Travel Channel series. Hinton featured on “The Dead Files” and episodes on Lantana Cemetery in Crossville and a second concerning the Nashville Public Library. Hinton said she was invited as an expert on the history of the events discussed in the episodes, where she ... Read More »

Monterey High School’s criminal justice classes have a new tool for learning career skills, a dispatch system. The system uses AI technology to create simulated 911 calls for students to respond to while training. Criminal Justice Teacher Tommy Johnson said the system helps train students for a well-paying career path in emergency services. Johnson said that the program trains students ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech has seen an increase in international student enrollment after numbers dipped in the aftermath of COVID. Vice President for Enrollment and Communication Karen Lykins said Tech officials are proud of the report. Lykins said Tech received 73 new international undergraduates and 28 graduates this year. That compares to last year’s 58 undergraduates and 22 graduates. “There’s so many ... Read More »

A permit for outdoor burning is now required until May 15 under state law, as the state enters the driest part of the year. Assistant District Forester Joel Blackburn said getting a permit will be especially important this year considering how dry the weather has been. Blackburn said weather is something people often do not consider when starting a fire ... Read More »