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West Tennessee Leaders Featured in WestStar Leadership Interviews
Community leaders and local citizens contribute in many ways to West Tennessee life. Learning their ideas about effective leadership is now possible through video interviews conducted by WestStar Leadership Program class members. The ongoing initiative is called the WestStar Legacy Project, and videos are archived for viewing at www.utm.edu/weststarlegacyproject on the University of Tennessee at Martin’s website. Interviewees include current and past elected officials along with business, education and health-care leaders from 19 counties.
Funding For Emergency Central At Fairgrounds
Putnam County Commissioners approved a plan Monday to use its disaster relief funding for an emergency central at the new Fairgrounds Expo Center. County Mayor Randy Porter said the county and city of Cookeville are receiving a total of some $10.8 million in the wake of the 2020 tornado. Porter said the money has to be used for projects in the specific area impacted by the tornado.
Amazon Housing Equity Fund Opens Application Process for $1.4B of Funding, Including Puget Sound Region
Qualified affordable housing development organizations in the Puget Sound region, the greater D.C. region, and Nashville can now apply to receive funding for planned affordable housing projects. SEATTLE—August 19, 2024—Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced it has re-opened the application portal for the company’s Housing Equity Fund and is encouraging qualified,...
From struggle to success: Yum Yum’s founder is building dreams and giving back with food for the soul
Brittany Garrett, founder of Yum Yum’s Takeout Café, has led a remarkable journey from challenges and strife to pursue education and professional growth in the name of progress. The turning point in her life came when Paige Hill, the principal of South Pittsburg High School, invited her to speak at the school’s women’s empowerment series. During her talk, Garrett shared her story and emphasized the unpredictable nature of life and the importance of perseverance, hoping to inspire the young girls with her experiences.
Post Malone Gives Surprise Performance At Nashville Honky-Tonk And Stops By Local Record Store
Post Malone has been seen all over Nashville over the past week, going from his debut performance at the Grand Ole Opry on Wednesday, to showing up to his own album listening party at Loser’s bar in Midtown on Thursday, to stopping by Nashville’s legendary honky-tonk, Robert’s Western World, for a surprise performance late Saturday night. Post joined Brandon Birkedahl and the band for a cover of the George Jones’ classic, “I’m A One Woman Man” and a rendition of Hank Williams‘, “My Bucket’s Got A Hole In It,” for the small crowd at the intimate Nashville venue.
County property tax rate set
The county’s property tax will remain unchanged. Commissioners adopted a property tax rate of $1.73310 for each $100 of taxable property during their August meeting last week. Of the $1.73310 property tax rate, $1.05756 is allocated for the general fund; .05150 to the highway/public works; .48904 to general purpose...
TN Rep. Justin J. Pearson talks gun violence at Democratic National Convention
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Tennessee House State Representative Justin J. Pearson delivered remarks at the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday, highlighting his stance on gun violence not only in West Tennessee but nationally. As a Democratic Representative of Memphis and District 86, and a Tennessee delegate representing Shelby County, Pearson spoke on gun violence affecting the […]
Cumberland Region Tomorrow Announces 2024 Power of 10 Summit for September 17
The 2024 Power of 10 Summit: Moving Middle Tennessee will be September 17 at the Music City Center. This dynamic summit, presented by Cumberland Region tomorrow, addresses the challenges and opportunities surrounding regional mobility in Middle Tennessee. The summit brings together experts, policymakers, and community leaders to explore innovative transit solutions.
Tennessee organizations say unique client-beauty provider relationship can spot signs of domestic violence
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Jessica Barnes always knew her calling was to be a hairstylist. ”I’ve always wanted to do hair ever since I was a child. my parents can tell you I had a vanity and I just used to do my hair.”. But she didn’t know everything...
Ford adds 2 less expensive pickups and a van to electric lineup
Ford Motor Co. is changing its electric vehicle plans and now will focus on making two new electric pickup trucks and a new commercial van. The company says all will cost less, have longer range and be profitable within a year of reaching showrooms.
State sees three consecutive months of record low unemployment
NASHVILLE — For a third consecutive month, the statewide unemployment rate remained at an all-time low of 3%, according to new data from the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). The state first marked the record low for seasonally adjusted unemployment in May, and it has held steady ever since. Over the past year, Tennessee’s statewide unemployment rate dropped 0.2 of a percentage point, from 3.2% to 3%. Employers...
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