Tag Archives: Hiring

You can get paid to spend your summer at the pool by applying to be a lifeguard with McMinnville Parks and Recreation. Wellness Coordinator and Pool Manager Mari-Lynn Wilson said in addition to being at the pool, lifeguards gain valuable experience that can further them in life. “Being a lifeguard is so rewarding–it is a good first step for people ... Read More »

Clarification on the hiring process. That is what the Monterey Board of Aldermen sought to achieve during Monday’s special called meeting, but yet again, more individual disputes broke out. The lone item on the agenda was to review the power and authority of the board and Mayor in relation to the Civil Service Board. The three-member board serves as the ... Read More »

Jackson Kayak is looking to hire 11 additional employees to try and meet its order demands. Human Resources Manager Jeff Leach said Jackson Kayak has been averaging 400-500 units per week, sometimes reaching 600 units a week. Leach said due to difficulties navigating the backlog he anticipates facility expansion. “Right now we are hiring 11 additional employees for several roles ... Read More »

A forum is set to help employers in need of employees see that citizens who’ve been in the criminal justice system could make the best hires. The forum is set for Monday from 1:00 PM-2:30 PM in Cookeville at 1000 England Drive Suite 201. Becky Hull is Executive Director of the Upper Cumberland Local Workforce Development Board and Bill Gibson ... Read More »

The town of Byrdstown has a new Chief Financial Municipal Officer. The Board of Aldermen approved the hiring of CPA David Melton Monday. Mayor Sam Gibson said Melton already helps create the town’s budget each year, so he was the best option. “I think this is probably one of the smartest moves that we have made in a long time,” ... Read More »

Cookeville City Council Member Charles Womack said he has spoken to attorneys about the hiring of Cookeville Mayor Ricky Shelton by Cookeville Regional. Womack said the meeting happened about a month ago. “I’ve been going to bring this for about a month,” Womack said. “We had a legal meeting a month ago, and I talked about it then. That is ... Read More »

The Spencer American Legion Post is preparing to break ground on a new veteran services office. Post Commander Hansel Moore said the new 1,500 square foot space will assist veterans with finding work. “They’re estimating about 2,000 veterans in the state of Tennessee that are either homeless or near homeless,” Moore said. “Through professional and different relationships, we come across ... Read More »

The Monterey Police Department is running ads and taking applications to try and staff a part-time officer position. Police Chief Bill Randolph said the most difficult part of filling this position is finding someone certified to be an officer who wants to work part-time. Randolph said the need comes from having an officer who might end up on long-term disability, ... Read More »

Ficosa has returned to full operations. But faces a new problem; workers not returning after being furloughed. Human Relations Manager Alicia Banner said the plant now faces a lack of employees. “We had to furlough almost all of our hourly population. A few were working for critical operations,” Banner said. “We had to furlough about 60 percent of our indirect ... Read More »

A new Cookeville Gabe’s location will open June 6. The brand-name apparel and housewares store will open in the old Hobby Lobby location on South Jefferson Avenue. Senior Vice President of Marketing Leigh Guldig said the store will offer an expanded inventory, especially in the housewares area. “(Our) expanded home department including rugs, decor, accents,” Guldig said. “We have also ... Read More »