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Putnam VITAL School Receives Hydroponics Grant

Getting students outside and interested in using technology to grow things, one of the goals of a new STEM grant at Putnam County’s VITAL School. STEM Teacher Carrin Nash said the $5,000 grant will go toward a new hydroponics vertical farming system. Nash said the program already has a wealth of machines like 3-D printers and plotter printers. He wanted ... Read More »

Warren Bridgestone Plant Getting New Addition And Jobs

Bridgestone investing $550 million into its Warren County plant expanding its operation to include a new environmentally friendly tire. Plant Manager Tim Painter said the expansion would be like building a whole new plant connected to the existing facility. A 850,000 square foot addition would be constructed with new technology. “It’s one of the premier plants in the Bridgestone organization ... Read More »

Gainesboro Officials Considering Building A New Water Treatment

The Gainesboro Mayor and Board of Aldermen are leaning towards constructing a new water treatment plant as opposed to upgrading the current facility. Engineer Nathaniel Green presented preliminary plans Thursday. A new facility would cost some $10.5 million, while upgrading the current plant would cost $8 to $9 million. Green asked for preliminary approval in order that he could start ... Read More »

TTU Students Discover Rare Plant Species In Smithville

Tennessee Tech students found a rare plant species that only has four other discovered populations. The plant called the Cumberland pagoda-plant was found near the Appalachian Center for Craft in Smithville. Biology Professor Dr Shawn Krosnick said students were collecting samples for a field botany course when coming across the plant. “It was right next to a giant tree that ... Read More »