The York Institute has launched a five-year plan with TCAT Oneida to teach Farming Operations Technology for its students. Director of Schools John Bush said that the program will help students create a farm-to-fork operation using the campus’ 180-acre farm. “Reall we think it’s an amazing thing that students can literally take these animals from conception all the way to ... Read More »
Sixteen high school basketball teams arrive in Cookeville Wednesday as Tennessee Tech hosts the TSSAA BlueCross Division II State Championships. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Amy New said they expect up to 7,000 people to come through the city. “We love for them to be exposed to Tennessee Tech and its campus, especially with all the new improvements we ... Read More »
The Putnam County Jail has been named one of 19 to receive state grant funding to help create or enhance programs that reduce recidivism. Sheriff Eddie Farris said that the $20,000 grant will be used to purchase laptops and computers to help with the adult education program. “We’re always hoping to help our inmates get back on track and be ... Read More »
Cummins Falls State Park has a new project in the works that would provide safe and easy access to overlook the falls. Project Manager Dawn Kupferer said the proposed project would create two handicap parking spaces connected to a paved walkway from the main entrance to a new viewing deck. “Not everybody can go down into the gorge and go ... Read More »
Cookeville Water Department will further explore an ordinance requiring high-density developers to pay a sewer capacity fee. In a presentation to the Cookeville Planning Commission Monday, Acting Director Barry Turner said that the major basins in Cookeville are reaching capacity and affecting future growth. “What we’re proposing is where tracts are subdivided or where more than one SFU is added ... Read More »
Putnam County building permits set a new record for February 2022. County Mayor Randy Porter said that February is typically one of, if not the slowest months in the year. However, February numbers showed 39 permits for $7.9 million, with 27 of those being new single-family residential homes. He said that February 2021 saw 14 permits for $1.8 million, with 10 ... Read More »
The Clay County Library will celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday Saturday in a public event recognizing the famous children’s author. The free event lasts from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Library Director Alecia Burns said families can expect crafts, storytelling and snacks. “They’re going to have the kids come in and make their own Lorax character with their own truffula tree,” ... Read More »
A potential 300-lot subdivision on Lovelady Road on Highway 111 near South Jefferson Avenue drew the ire of residents at a Monday night Cookeville Planning Commission meeting. The Commission voted 7-2 in favor of rezoning some 107-acres from low-density to high-density residential. Resident David King said that he’s considered about what traffic will look like if the potential 300-home subdivision ... Read More »
White County Commissioners for now will not provide a COVID bonus to all county employees after a 5-5 split decision vote Monday night. County Commissioner Cain Rogers said the budget committee approved the one-time bonus. “I like the idea of taking care of the folks right now,” Rogers said. “Inflation is rampant, and we’re still dealing with COVID. A lot ... Read More »
Upper Cumberland Juniors are gearing up for ACT testing on Tuesday. Livingston Academy English Teacher Heidi Adams said that students have been preparing to take the four-hour-long test for some time. She said that the point of the testing is to measure a student’s ability to use and apply skills they’ve been learning throughout their education. “Students are prepared for ... Read More »
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