Tag Archives: Applications

Applications for the new Highlands Residential Services housing complex Oak Tree Towers will be available on Wednesday. Executive Director Dow Harris said paperwork can be found at the housing authority office on West Jackson Street until May 12th. “There is going to be 50 of those one bedroom apartments,” Harris said. “There is some income eligibility requirements on that, and ... Read More »

Fentress County is in need of a new EMS Director as the county reaches Friday’s deadline for applications. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said Jonathan Beaty is serving as interim director when Micah Dunford retired after 3 years. Johnson said he will be praying on deadline day because this is going to be a difficult position to fill. “Not only is ... Read More »

The Overton County School System is accepting applications for bus drivers to fill a district shortage. Interim Director Of Schools Donnie Holman said the school system has been utilizing substitute drivers to complete the 31 routes. “We have at least three positions,” Holman said. “Three bus drivers that we have been subbing more or less all year. If we can ... Read More »

The Gainesboro Police Department has three to four applicants being considered to fill an open officer position. The department currently has three active officers. Mayor Lloyd Williams said the city wants at least four, but competing with larger municipalities has made hiring a challenge. “Most of the surrounding counties, even our own county, they pay a higher rate of pay ... Read More »

High school seniors are facing tough challenges in the pandemic world of college admissions and applications. Cookeville High School Counselor Stephanie Hardin said a lot of work has gone into trying to get information about applications and deadlines out to parents, when parent and senior meetings are cancelled. Hardin said the counseling team put together videos and packets, for families ... Read More »

Applications for Highlands Residential Services’ Oak Tree Towers could be available this spring. Executive Director Dow Harris said construction for the 50 unit apartment complex on Buffalo Valley Road is back on track. “The interest is getting more,” Harris said. “We are seeing more interest, or more people speaking toward Oak Tree Towers as they come into the door, because ... Read More »