Tag Archives: Governor Lee

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 »

Putnam County Director of Schools Corby King fears the district could have to take days away from breaks due to COVID. State rules made effective in July for schools do not allow remote learning as a COVID solution during district closures. That means if COVID days are needed, they would come from breaks or extending the school year. “Right now, ... 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 »

State Senator Mark Pody said the $100 million towards broadband expansion highlights legislative accomplishments. Pody said he was pleased to see fiscally conservative work done during this period. Pody said that serving a rural area put infrastructure at the forefront during the pandemic. “It’s disappointing that some of our students, that they were forced to stay home and they didn’t ... Read More »

Roane State’s Cumberland County campus could get $1.7 million for a multi-purpose lab. This funding is included in Governor Bill Lee’s latest budget amendment that was introduced Tuesday. Roane State President Chris Whaley said if it is passed in the General Assembly, work can begin this summer. “We can really start ramping up the plans for the design phase of ... Read More »

The Putnam County School system is seeing younger and younger students experiencing mental health issues. Director of Schools Corby King said having a $250 million dollar investment from the state into student mental health services will help expand what the system already does. King said this issue predates the pandemic, but has been heightened during it. “We are fortunate in ... Read More »

An international company is establishing its first North American production facility in Red Boiling Springs French industry Babynov USA, a division of Global Baby, will provide 150 jobs for the county. The company makes organic baby food. “We remain committed to supporting job growth in rural Tennessee, and an investment like this from Babynov USA will spark economic activity in ... Read More »

The Upper Cumberland is averaging 45 positive virus cases a day. This makes it the highest average in the state. Upper Cumberland Medical Society Secretary Dr. James Gray said our region overall is not handling the virus well. “I think people were really were not, they did not take this seriously,” Gray said. “Right now we’re suffering the consequences of ... Read More »

Clay County Mayor Dale Reagan said he will encourage residents to wear masks, but he will not mandate it. “Well I think that we all have rights to freedom to make decisions,” Reagan said. “I feel like our citizens out there will make good decisions.” Governor Lee’s executive order 54 gives county mayors the option to mandate masks. Reagan said ... Read More »

The Overton County Sheriff Department will hit the road with new patrol vehicles as soon as this fall. County Executive Ben Danner said acquiring the vehicles is possible thanks to a $160,000 local support grant. “This money from the governor will help us be able to buy those patrol cars,” Danner said. “[We] might have to dip into the tax ... Read More »