Tag Archives: Tennessee Tech

A group of Tech employees are trying to set up an endowment that would fund the campus food pantry indefinitely, in honor of a local resident. Michelle Huddleston passed away October 21. She oversaw the food pantry. Director of Development for the College of Engineering Elizabeth Sofia helped start the crowd-funding drive. She said Huddleston was a one-of-kind individual. “Phenomenal, ... Read More »

The Friends of the Tennessee Central Rail Trail working on a new branding plan to increase awareness about the trail. Board Member Jamie Newman said the board met with the Tennessee Tech Center for Rural Innovation last week to begin the plan’s development. Newman said the focus is consistency in messaging from the group. Newman said the plan will create ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech has joined forces with nine universities across the state to promote the value of a four-year degree. The “Four the Future” campaign will use television ads, billboards, digital media and community meetings to encourage residents to pursue a four-year degree. Vice President for Enrollment and Communication Karen Lykins said the narrative around four-year degrees has changed over the ... Read More »

A Tech student working on his senior thesis discovered a flaw in the Cummins Falls State Park flash-flood sensors. A flood warning system was installed after a sudden rain event proved deadly in 2017. Geology major Alexander Brant said his Professor, Evan Hart, worked with TDEC to develop the system. “In the process of working on this flood warning system ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech officials looking for the Upper Cumberland to Pack The House Wednesday night to celebrate Tech womens basketball. Head coach Kim Rosamond has challenged at least 2,800 fans to come out and to pack the house during Tech’s home opener. That honors the 28th regular season or tournament championship won by the Tech Women. Athletic Director Mark Wilson said ... Read More »

With Tech’s home football season over, do not expect to see immediate work begin on the remodeling of Tucker Stadium. The entire west end of Tucker Stadium is going to be demolished and replaced with a new grandstand. Construction may not be noticeable for awhile. But Athletic Director Mark Wilson said progress will start inside the bowels of the stadium. ... Read More »

A group of Tennessee Tech students and staff gathered some 250 bags of healthy foods this week for Upper Cumberland children in need. Anna Cooper’s Backpack Buddies started in 2016. Cooper was a Tennessee Tech track and field and cross country student-athlete who helped initiate the program. Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance Mandy Thatcher said when Cooper passed from a ... Read More »

Gainesboro Aldermen agreed to enter into a contract with Tennessee Tech Thursday night for the development of a new stormwater management plan. The project will be paid for by a new $500,000 overflow stormwater grant from the TDEC. Consulting Engineer Nathaniel Green said the plan will leave enough money behind for much needed stormwater resources in the city. “A big ... Read More »

The National Science Foundation awarded Tennessee Tech a $270,000 grant to put toward quantum computing. The three-year grant will create quantum computing courses, workshops and research projects. Muhammad Ismail is Associate Professor of Computer Science at Tennessee Tech. He said the quantum computing market is predicted to be an over $100 billion industry by the end of 2024. “Quantum now ... Read More »

McMinnville will celebrate the life of Dottie West Saturday at The Park Theater with a show featuring award-winning musicians. The McMinnville native was a staple of country music through the 1960s and 1970s. Park Theater Assistant Manager Ashley Wright said that West’s legacy is still felt in the McMinnville community. “It means a lot to us to have her,” Wright ... Read More »