Month: March 2020
President Oldham expresses pride for Tech community
In the aftermath of Tuesday morning’s tornado, Tech President Phil Oldham expressed his gratitude and pride for the work and passion demonstrated by Tech’s community members. The tornado that touched down throughout Middle Tennessee Tuesday at approximately 2 a.m. was at least an EF-3, meaning winds were moving at […]
TTU Athletics help out in the community
Tech athletes and coaches could have been practicing on the field, on the court or in the weight room but instead they spent Wednesday giving back to the community. Dozens of athletes from at least five Tech teams spread throughout Putnam County this week volunteering their time and muscle […]
TTU Greek Life bands together to offer aid
Fraternity and sorority members recorded a lot of overtime this week collecting and delivering donations for tornado victims and emergency workers. “As a Greek life community combined, we were able to donate 10 large boxes full of clothes and shoes to local donation drop off centers,” Baylee Draughon, president […]
Resources for tornado victims
Campus Resources for Students Affected by Tornado Tech Food pantry- 931-372-6143 Monday-Thursday and 931-372-6107 Nights and Weekends Tech Counseling Center – 931-372-3331 Off-Campus Resources for Those Affected by Tornado Cookeville Community Center: Food/Supplies/ Shelter – 931-526-8015 Stevens Street Baptist Church: General supplies/ Clothing – 931-526-6398 First Baptist Church: 931-526-7108 […]
Safe: Tornado destroys Tech student’s home
Three-year old Kellan Brown heard a storm early Tuesday morning and ran to wake his mom, Tech student, Emily Hendrixson. The heavy rainstorm masked the sound of a tornado. “We were asleep. Kellan woke us up. It just sounded like heavy rain,” Bryce Watts, said. “We heard […]
Volunteers needed for tornado relief efforts
As of 1 p.m. today, 16 people in Putnam County are confirmed dead and 75 injured in the aftermath of the tornado that touched down early this morning. Randy Evans, Cookeville police chief, said 70% of the damaged area still needs to be searched. “It’s heartbreaking to see […]
