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Changes in leadership at Putnam County Schools have the system wanting to plan ahead. Director of Schools Corby King said that it’s important to have a robust pool of candidates who are eager to fill leadership roles. He said that the system currently has a principal and leadership pipeline through a “learn-to-lead” program. “The principals nominate,” King said. “Teachers will ... Read More »

Jackson County Chamber of Commerce will partner with the Small Business Development Center to help small businesses learn more about funding opportunities. Tyler Asher is the Small Business Development Center Director. He said that the seminar Thursday morning at 11 will help small businesses more efficiently apply for loans, and explore other lending avenues. “There are local banks that we ... Read More »

Optimism- that a state court ruling this week will bring an end to the years-long dispute over Bee Rock’s entrance. Attorney Danny Rader represents the town of Monterey in the case. According to Rader, the Garden Inn Owners have one last avenue that could be pursued. “They can ask the Supreme Court to take the case,” Rader said. “The Supreme Court ... Read More »

Progress on Cane Creek’s shoreline stabilization project has led to the need for more trail closures. Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said that while in the midst of the project, they decided to do some additional work that would better the trails. “And that is removing some trees that were taken down by storms,” Woods said. “And we need to ... Read More »

Cumberland County is one of 12 counties in the state to receive a clean audit report for fiscal year 2021. Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury Jason Mumpower called it a “significant accomplishment.” The annual audits for these counties were completed without any findings. Audit findings are used to report on weaknesses, deficiencies, or areas of noncompliance within government operations. The ... Read More »

A court victory for the town of Monterey in the ongoing dispute over the entrance to Bee Rock as the State Court of Appeals denied the appeal of the Garden Inn’s owners. Michael and Mirtha Kopec challenged a lower court ruling that said there was a clear easement granted to the natural area and that the Garden Inn owners knew ... Read More »

Putnam County Schools named new principals at Algood and Upperman Middle Schools Tuesday. Cookeville High School Assistant Principal Rusty Darley will take over as Algood Middle School Principal. Darley becomes the second Cookeville High School assistant principal to be promoted this month. Darley replaces Dr. Bubba Winningham who is moving to the central office. Winningham will take over as the ... Read More »

DeKalb County Commission has allocated some $350,000 in ARP money for a new Liberty/Dowelltown fire hall. County Fire Chief Donny Green said that the idea originally came about because of a need for more space at the Liberty Fire Hall. He said that the project has since grown to include space for a fire truck, a tankard, and a space ... Read More »

Cookeville Regional to increase its budget for salaries, wages, and benefits for fiscal year 2023 by almost $7 million. Chief Financial Officer Tommye Rena Wells said that brings that budget item up to some $155 million. “During the current fiscal year, the facility increased our wages by almost $7 million for various market adjustments,” Wells said. “In an effort to ... Read More »

A Clay County woman has written her first novel detailing the life of her former outlaw second cousin Charles Mitchell Dulworth. Myla Dulworth Beach said that the idea for Mitch: The Charles Mitchell Dulworth Story, came about after hearing family stories as a child. “As a child, I couldn’t believe he was a real person and the stories I heard, ... Read More »