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Tennessee Tech has been approved for the state funding needed to break ground on its new engineering building. Construction funding for the project was delayed last year due to COVID-related budget concerns. But, Governor Bill Lee’s recently passed budget has the needed funds. President Phil Oldham said just under $50 million has been allocated for the project. “Funding for the ... Read More »

The Celina Board of Aldermen has created a new Recreational Advisory Board. The five-member group will be citizen operated and report to the city’s board of aldermen. Mayor Tonya Spears said the purpose is to bring in citizen input on future recreational projects. “Maybe do some research and find out what the public would like to have at our recent ... Read More »

Jamestown native and Cookeville resident Buffy Key has been named the the new Chief Operating Officer of Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Key has worked at the hospital for 20 years and most recently served as Senior Vice-President of Quality and Operations. Key said she looks forward to the new opportunity. “I am so honored to serve in this new role ... Read More »

Cookeville’s Imagine Foundry has moved to a new location off Willow Avenue. Executive Director Jessa Hershner said the two story 4,000 square foot space comes after the foundry’s recent growth. “We actually started just two years ago doing mobile maker lab activities with a very small blue wagon,” Hershner said. “And in two years have grown from the blue wagon ... Read More »

The Crossville Fire Department has a new chief with Chris South taking over operations. South previously served as deputy chief and has been with the department since 1994. South said the accomplishment achieves a long term goal of leading. “As a firefighter and growing up in this for over 30 years, I have tried to make preparations to lead the ... Read More »

Cumberland County’s Emergency Management Agency has a new director in Travis Cole. County Commissioners approved Cole’s move from assistant to director. “I am very excited and very appreciative of the opportunity,” Cole said. “Serving my community is something I am passionate about, and I am super stoke to get this opportunity to continue to do that.” Cole said expanding the ... Read More »

The Putnam County Library System has a new children’s librarian ready to help the youth of the community. Shannon Chaney started her career with the system in 2018 as a library clerk. She said she is prepared to undertake the role and encourage more families to participate in the library system. “Introducing children to libraries and to books and literacy ... Read More »

The Clay County Chamber of Commerce has a new director. Dr. Doug Young will volunteer to permanently take over the position starting July 28th. Young is currently the director of Clay County’s three-star program and member of the chamber board for over 10 years. Read More »

Construction on Putnam County’s new Hyder Farm Fire Department begins this June. Brown said the new station would fill the gap of coverage in the northwestern part of the county. Brown said that’s several hundred homes. “We had a large void in coverage in that area,” Brown said. “We try to have a station within five road miles of any ... Read More »