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Overton Chamber’s Cantrell Certified As Economic Developer

Livingston Overton County Chamber Of Commerce Executive Director Shannon Cantrell has a new title next to her name. Tennessee Certified Economic Developer. Cantrell completed a 100-hour program through the University of Tennessee Center for Industrial Services to become certified. She said it takes about two years to complete. It includes a number of different courses designed to help the student ... Read More »

UT System President Stops In Algood To Showcase City And Highlight UT Resources

University of Tennessee System President Randy Boyd made a stop in Algood on Wednesday to showcase Algood and their collaborative projects on their tour across the state. Algood Mayor Lisa Chapman-Fowler said that the city has utilized many of the services UT offers in work to enhance the community. “Because that’s what they’re there for,” Chapman-Fowler said. “And those resources ... Read More »

Tech Athletics Prepare To Start, Prepared For Pandemic Unknowns

Tennessee Tech Athletic Director Mark Wilson said his athletic department is ready for a new fall sports season. Wilson said the department is prepared to start with normal operations, despite the continuing unknown of the pandemic. He said the university can do what it takes to ensure students get onto courts and fields. “We feel like we have the knowledge ... Read More »

Sparta Resident Wins UTK Business Competition

A University of Tennessee student from Sparta finished first place in a university business competition for an innovative school bus application. Junior business management major Heidi Whitaker’s School Bus User System was the winning pitch. Whitaker said the app has two purposes with the first being efficiency. “The premise is a software program that would go on a tablet for ... Read More »