Tag Archives: Bill Lee

Jackson County Middle School will host one of only eight town halls in Tennessee to discuss school funding. The town hall on November 30 at 5:30 PM will be for the entire Upper Cumberland region. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said that with Tennessee’s BEP currently facing a lawsuit, there will be questions about what changes the state and department ... Read More »

Governor Bill Lee made a stop in Van Buren County on Tuesday to tour the newly renovated Ag Learning Center. Lee said growing up with agriculture, the facility represents exactly why he strives to enhance rural, distressed communities in Tennessee. Lee said the memories of kicking off his campaign came right back when he arrived in Van Buren County. “This ... Read More »

Governor Bill Lee was at Rock Island State Park Friday afternoon to tour the park’s Old Mill. The focus of the tour was to show future possibilities for the site and how the state could create future uses. Lee said that tours like this with community leaders make challenges something that can be overcome. “This spot right here is a ... Read More »

Governor Bill Lee will be in attendance for White County’s Freedom Celebration on Friday. Lee will be making two other Upper Cumberland stops on Friday, including Rock Island and Smithville. White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said it was perfect timing for a stop from the Governor on 4th of July weekend. “It’s a great honor, we’re glad, ” Robinson ... Read More »

White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said county residents will not be required to wear masks. Executive Order 54 signed Friday by Governor Bill Lee gives county mayors the authority to issue local mask requirements in the event of a significant rise in COVID-19 cases. Robinson said the order blindsided the county. “Governor Lee just kinda popped that on us ... Read More »

The state’s first sales tax collections during the COVID-19 outbreak showed a six percent decline. The April tax report released Tuesday shows March collections, including just a few days of a state shutdown. Overall, Tennessee tax collections were off by some $822 million from a year ago. Some of that number the results of tax filing extensions given to businesses ... Read More »

Churches in the Upper Cumberland prepare to meet in sanctuary in the coming weeks.   Cumberland Fellowship Church in Crossville will begin regular services starting May 17th. Administrative pastor Bob Tollich said their congregation started making plans last week to reopen at half capacity.   “I know folks are excited ,” Tollich. ” We are just excited to see them ... Read More »

Cumberland Caverns in McMinnville will reopen Friday with limited access. Cumberland Caverns General manager Travis Young said they are trying their best to follow Governor Lee’s recommendations of social distancing by limiting access to the caverns. “You can stand six feet apart and social distance on the tour with ten people no problem, and be able to enjoy, see and ... Read More »

Putnam County Schools will continue online instruction and packet distribution until May 15. “We know education is important in Putnam County, we know it’s valued in our community,” Director Of Schools Corby King said. “We’re going to continue to provide an education and educational services.” On Wednesday, Governor Bill Lee urged all schools to keep their buildings closed for the ... Read More »