Tag Archives: Ribbon Cutting

Byrdstown has completed a project to restore a historic Gulf Gas Station into a museum. Mayor Sam Gibson said the building has been named the “Byrdstown Historic Gulf and Pavilion.” Gibson said the town will celebrate the grand opening on June 3rd. “It’s a thing for tourism,” Gibson said. “It’s a perfect, beautiful place for picture taking, and it’s right ... Read More »

Cookeville’s new Police Department Headquarters officially opened Monday. The community celebrated a ribbon cutting on the corner of Neal Street and Old Walton Road. Mayor Ricky Shelton said the city now has a gold standard headquarters that should last for many years to come. “This is a great day,” Shelton said. “For over 60 years, this department was in a ... Read More »

Nearly 100 new affordable housing units in Cookeville celebrated by Highlands Residential Services Tuesday. The housing authority held a ribbon cutting for its newest development Oak Tree Towers and broke ground on its next phase Hickory Valley. Executive Director Dow Harris said the developments bring a new image to affordable housing. “We celebrate the completion of phase two and phase ... Read More »

Livingston leaders, state officials and students and staff of TCAT Livingston celebrated the grand opening of its new automotive and transportation building. Operations and Facilities Vice President Jeffrey Slagle said the new automotive tech and distribution logistics facility will train students to enter the workforce for many years. “Today is a great day for our campus, because we are so ... Read More »

The new Lodge at Fall Creek Falls State Park officially opened Tuesday. Governor Bill Lee calls the $40.4 million building an investment in the state to further grow the state park system. “Thirty-five million people visit our state parks,” Lee said. “$1.8 billion in economic input into our state as a result of people coming to visit these state parks.” ... Read More »

McMinnville’s Milner Recreation Center officially opens Monday. Parks and Recreation Director Scott McCord said the Garfield Street location meets expectations and is ready for the community to visit. “Everybody has got their offices. All the rooms are setup,” McCord said. “Tennis court is setup, basketball and got the scoreboards put up. All the fitness equipment are in. All the spin ... Read More »

A new and improved Livingston will be showcased Saturday as residents get their first look at new artwork and signs. Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Shannon Cantrell said the Main Street celebration begins at 10:00 a.m. “We just recently received our Tennessee Main Street road sign that we will be putting up at the entrance of town, as well,” Cantrell ... Read More »

Cookeville’s long awaited Texas Roadhouse officially opened Monday. The Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce, Mayor Randy Porter and restaurant staff gathered for the ribbon cutting. Managing Partner Jim Jolly said his crew is ready for an expected busy opening day. “We open the doors at three today,” Jolly said. “We practiced this weekend. We were able to raise some money ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech’s Marc L. Burnett Student Recreation and Fitness Center has official opened after Friday’s ribbon cutting. The three-level 165,000 square foot building has been open for the past year, but due to COVID, the ribbon cutting was postponed to allow attendance. Students, faculty and friends and family of Marc Burnett attended the celebration. Burnett said everything he has done ... Read More »

Elected officials and Van Buren County residents gathered Friday morning for the ribbon cutting of Fall Creek Falls Visitors Center. The new building accommodates park guest with informational needs, 24/7 bathrooms and a gift shop. Park Ranger Jacob Young said the 4,800 square foot center will serve as a hub for incoming visitors. “Traditionally, finding where to go when you ... Read More »