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Lorie Krauss has been named the new Executive Director for Cookeville Cityscape. Krauss will begin her work on November 21st. The Cookeville native and Tennessee Tech graduate brings a 25-year career in foster care to the downtown revitalization group. “I am honored to be able to continue my service in this community through the CityScape position,” Krauss said in a ... Read More »

Cookeville’s Cityscape has between 20 to 30 applicants interested in its vacant executive director position. The downtown revitalization group accepted applications over a three-week period to replace the previous director Holly Freeman. CityScape Board Chair Tiffany Davidson said the interview process starts next week. “We have a search committee within our board of directors that is going through and reading ... Read More »

Putnam Education Partnership Foundation Board has appointed its first-ever executive director. Katelyn Steakley will lead the organization that provides essential needs for classrooms. Steakley said she will focus on building community relationships and fundraising to grow its mission. “I’m extremely excited,” Steakley said. “After I got involved in different community aspects over the past few years, I have been looking ... Read More »

Ruth Dyal has spent 13 years highlighting the sights and sound of the Upper Cumberland. Dyal steps down from Executive Director of the Upper Cumberland Tourism Association. Dyal said she and her husband were stationed in Clarksville in the mid-80’s when she got her first glance of the region. “On the way up here you see signs for Dale Hollow ... Read More »

The Upper Cumberland Tourism Association has a new Executive Director. Patti Purdy replaces Ruth Dyal who is retiring after 13 years in the position. Purdy said she plans to transition the push from outdoor activities to focusing more on the culture of the region. “Lots of great artists that live in the Upper Cumberland and give them some good light,” ... Read More »

Cookeville’s Pacesetters Inc. searching for a new Executive Director. Beverly Matthews will retire at the end of July after three years in the position. Board President Freddie Nelson said the non-profit has opened for applications. “We deal with people with physical and mental handicaps, so they need to have some experience in that field, and they also need to have ... Read More »

A candidate has been selected and awaits approval as the first Jackson County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director. President Jordan Hunter said this will be the first paid position at the chamber. Hunter said the candidate needed to have as much versatility, as the county wants to see in its economic development. “Trying to bring in a chain restaurant or ... Read More »

The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce is seeking funding to create an executive director position. President Jordan Hunter said he has expressed the need to the county’s budget committee and received positive feedback. “What we are looking for is a two year commitment from the county hopefully,” Hunter said. “And if we can get that and try to put a ... Read More »