Tag Archives: Clay County

Clay County business J&L Wholesale is one recipient of  the Tennessee Agriculture Enterprise Fund grant to aid in their work in aquaculture. Aquaculture is a form of farming in water, and helps fisheries create healthier habitats and to restock supply of fish. Owner Whitney Wilhelm said the grant would ease issues her bait and tackle business has had with suppliers. ... Read More »

The Clay County School System is again using other money in the budget for teacher salaries. Director of Schools Matt Eldridge said it seems to be an annual occurrence. Eldridge said the BEP formula does not provide enough money for teachers with advanced degrees. “They allot you for masters, and we got some teachers with another degree, which would be ... Read More »

The Clay County School Board explored options for a possible expansion of the district’s high school. Board members heard from two Cookeville construction firms during a Tuesday planning session. School Board Chair Benji Bailey said the presentations were the first step to see if an expansion would be financially feasible. “We’ve got the baseline now,” Bailey said. “I guess it ... Read More »

Fire Departments across the Upper Cumberland honed their skills through the 88th Annual Firemen’s Association Conference in Cookeville. Clay County’s East 52 Volunteer Fire Department participated. Fire Chief James King said members refreshed skills on rural water operations. “In a lot of rural communities, there is not a lot fire hydrants in the area and trying to get water to ... Read More »

The Upper Cumberland county fair season kicks off on June 1 in Clay County. Fair Board Member Haley Barnes said it was about time to be able to offer something fun to the whole community after 2020. Barnes said that whether someone is 8 or 80, there’s going to be something they will love. “Our carnival rides, my favorite is ... Read More »

Six Upper Cumberland Counties are seeking damages to their community caused by the opioid epidemic. District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway said he is optimistic about his case against pill manufacturers, distributors and individual doctors. Dunaway said the goal is to hold those named parties accountable for the burden they have put on rural counties. “Reimburse the costs of medical and ... Read More »

The East Clay Volunteer Fire Department is excited to invite people to their Annual Fish Fry Fundraiser on Saturday. Finance Manager Larry Shell said in addition to the fish fry, there will also be a live auction with many of the items donated by community members. Shell said that the fire department relies on this kind of generosity from supporters ... Read More »

UCDD and the Tennessee Arts Commission awarded Clay County the Targeted Arts Grant to continue enhancements of Clay County’s historic courthouse. UCDD Assistant Director for Economic and Community Development Virginia Alexander said the $3500 is just one way that Clay County hopes to further integrate arts into their community. “They have some great talent, they have some really cool history ... Read More »

The Stephens Center has expanded its Healthy Families Program into five new Upper Cumberland counties. Healthy Families Program Manager Lisa McAfee said home visits are now available for new parents in Pickett, Clay, Overton, Jackson and Smith Counties. McAfee said new and expecting parents can get information, assessments and almost any need served right in their own home. “We would ... Read More »

Celina has filled its five member Recreational Advisory Board after four community members stepped up to the task. Mayor Tonya Spears said now work can begin to create recreational programs and focus on Donaldson Park improvements. Spears said the number one priority is a splash pad and possibly a pool. “There is a very large area in front of where ... Read More »