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Tennessee Tech celebrated its fall graduates Friday as some 1,000 students received diplomas. 71 counties throughout Tennessee represented in Friday’s two ceremonies as were 19 different counties. Tech President Phil Oldham said he hopes the new Tech alumni realize that from wherever they may hail, Tennessee Tech and the City of Cookeville are now home to them forever. “You are ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech basketball fans experienced highs and lows this weekend with the men’s team’s overtime loss and the women’s team’s OVC Tournament win. Athletic Director Mark Wilson said the men’s team losing after thinking they had a game-winning shot was “heartbreaking” for fans in Evansville. He said he had never had a locker room more silent than after that game ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech Athletic Director Mark Wilson said his athletic department is ready for a new fall sports season. Wilson said the department is prepared to start with normal operations, despite the continuing unknown of the pandemic. He said the university can do what it takes to ensure students get onto courts and fields. “We feel like we have the knowledge ... Read More »

After missing last year’s tournament due to COVID, the annual Rains Foundation Golf Tournament returns to Cookeville at the Golden Eagles Golf Course on Saturday. Wayne Cravens, a member of the board of the Rains Foundation, said he hopes the community will come out to raise money for scholarships that help students in the Upper Cumberland receive a higher educations. ... Read More »

Golden Eagle football kicks off Sunday against in-state rival Austin Peay. Athletic Director Mark Wilson said the football teams dedication to the season and COVID protocols made this season possible. Wilson said now the Golden Eagles will get a chance to strap on the pads and start the season with the first game in the Sgt. York Trophy Series. “We’re ... Read More »