Wilson: Pleased No More Privatization Talk
Van Buren County officials hope the Haslam administration’s plan to cease privatization efforts at state parks will continue. County Mayor Greg Wilson said he’s been fighting against the privatization efforts at Fall Creek Falls State Park for two years. Last week, Gov. Bill Haslam’s office announce those efforts would stop. “Very awesome and uplifting for […]
Two Charged With Vandalism, Burglary
Cookeville Police arrested two men in connection with vandalism at the Putnam County fairgrounds and burglary early Tuesday morning. 22-year-old Micah Kreischer and 18-year-old Brian Allison each face three counts of burglary and a count of vandalism. The vandalism charge stems from spray-painted buildings at the Putnam County fairgrounds. Cookeville Police Major Carl Sells said […]
Alert Officer Catches Recent Burglars And Vandals
A traffic stop has resulted in burglary and vandalism charges for two Cookeville residents. 22-year-old Micah Kreischer and 18-year-old Brian Michael Allison were arrested Tuesday morning following a traffic stop on Dry Valley Road. According to a press release, a Cookeville Police Officer located a number of tools reported stolen from a residence the night […]
Visitors From 10 States, UK, In Sparta For Eclipse
Sparta hopes increased tourism from the eclipse carries over for a long time to come. City Administrator Chris Dorsey said the Sparta welcomed visitors from ten states and the United Kingdom for the eclipse. Residents from Sparta, New Jersey also visited. Dorsey said the city kept its parks open and set up a mini visitors […]
Blood Donations Needed For Harvey Relief
Blood Assurance officials have a unique and free way to help Texas. Donor Recruiter Trudy Cody said each blood donation helps three people. “We’re sending blood to support Gulf Coast Regional Center and Coastal Bend Blood Center for the next several weeks. We’ll take care of our local hospital needs as usual, but we’ll be […]
McMinnville-Warren Co. Chamber Receives Tourism Grant
A $17,000 grant from the state Department of Tourism and Development will help McMinnville with a rebranding project. McMinnville-Warren County Chamber of Commerce President Mandy Ellar said the city will soon be adding new signage along a popular river route, and the development of maps indicating river access points. “We essentially don’t have any signage once […]
DeKalb Commissioners Decline Speed Limit
The DeKalb County Commission chose not to post a speed limit on Ragland Bottom Road. At Monday’s monthly meeting, residents requested a 25 mph speed limit. Commissioner Jerry Adcock moved for a 35 mph speed limit. Several commissioners said they were concerned about posting the speed limit, but not having the law enforcement manpower to […]
Forestry Dept. Plans For Wet Fall
With last year’s droughts and wildfires in mind, the state Department of Forestry plans for a more calm fall season. Forester Jim Dale said fall is usually dry throughout Tennessee but the projections for this year are good. “The forecast, at least what we’ve been told is that we might be looking at a wetter […]
Marshals: Gentry Auction Successful
The U.S. Marshals Service said the Gentry Bros. Tractor Supply liquidation auction was a success. Owner Jeff Gentry pleaded guilty to wire fraud and money laundering earlier this month. Deputy Marshal Danny Shelton said more than 600 lots were sold in one day. “Everything was sold and we actually, the final tally on the sale […]
