The Randall and Marjorie Warden Ag Innovation Center is already proving to be a success just months after opening at Tennessee Tech. Dean of the College of Agriculture and Human Ecology Darron Smith said the facility serves as both a laboratory and classroom space where students can conduct research and gain hands-on e...

Fentress County addressing a longstanding audit finding following the county commission's approval of liability write-offs tied to unresolved payroll accounts. Fentress County Director of Schools Kristi Hall said the write-offs stem from audit findings involving payroll liabilities that could not be matched to individu...

Registration now open for Tennessee Tech's Student Orientation, Advisement and Registration sessions. The SOAR Program offers a two-day orientation program designed to connect them with campus resources and peers. Director for New Student and Family Programs Courtney Brehm said the summer sessions allow incoming studen...

Approaching the five-year anniversary of Dale Hollow Lake being named a Bill Dance Signature Lake, Pickett County officials say the designation is paying off for the local economy. County Executive Stephen Bilbrey said the county has seen an uptick in fishermen visiting the lake. Bilbrey said the uptick has led to a sm...

Cumberland Mountain State Park officials are moving forward with a plan to reopen and expand programming at the historic Homestead Tower after its recent addition to the state park system. Park Manager Mark Houston said the plan is to reopen the tower on April 1. Houston said the park plans to keep the tower accessible...

The Sparta Fire Department is upgrading critical life-saving equipment after receiving a state grant to purchase three new self-contained breathing apparatuses. Sparta Fire Chief Kevin Powers said the department received a state grant of just over $35,000, designed to support fire departments primarily made up of volun...

The Cookeville City Council will consider a resolution Thursday to acquire property that would be used to further extend the Tennessee Central Rail Trail toward Cane Creek Park. The city would receive an estimated 5.7-acre portion of property from Highlands Residential Services, located on West Jackson Street across fr...

The Jackson County Industrial Development Board authorized the sale of a manufacturing facility on North Grundy Quarles Highway Wednesday for an estimated $1.5 million. Synergy Magnetics will purchase the facility. Industrial Development Board Chairman Jim Birdwell said the company has been leasing the facility for the...

After graduating a large senior class from last season's 17-win squad, Monterey Lady Wildcats softball head coach Brad Swafford finds himself guiding a team in transition. But Swafford said early signs point to a group buying in quickly. "The vibe of the team is good," Swafford said. "We're eager to lear...

As girls flag football continues to grow across Tennessee, Stone Memorial High School head coach Justin Qualls said he sees the sport as more than just a new opportunity. Qualls said he sees it as something long overdue. "I think it's great," Qualls said. "I think it's a chance to grow the game and give ...