Sparta Completes Zoning For New School
Sparta’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen cleared the way for the new Findlay Elementary. The board unanimously approved a zoning change for the proposed site. The White County Board of Education intends to break ground this winter on the new school. The site is county property right next to the current school.
Hormann Factory Nearly Located In Putnam County
White County’s new Hormann factory was very nearly located a little farther north. During the announcement ceremony Thursday, White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson thanked Putnam County Executive Randy Porter and Cookeville Mayor Ricky Shelton for sending Hormann to White County. “What’s good for one area is good for the whole region. As it turns […]
Haslam: Wasn’t Excited About Idea Of Senate Run
Gov. Bill Haslam visited the Upper Cumberland to announce a major economic investment in White County. He also spoke briefly about his decision to not run for Sen. Bob Corker’s seat. “I thought about it very seriously but in the end I love the job I’m doing now, I don’t really want to sacrifice my […]
German-Based Company To Locate In White County
Upper Cumberland officials have announced that German manufacturer Hormann Group will be locating in White County. The company manufactures doors, garages, door frames, and gates. According to officials, Hormann will invest nearly $64 million to establish a manufacturing facility in Sparta. The company plans to create approximately 200 jobs. White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson: […]
Woman To Serve 16 Years For Violating Probation
A Cumberland County judge has sentenced a woman to serve 16 years behind bars for violating probation. 23-year-old Victoria Gaw pleaded guilty to the charge this week. As part of that plea agreement Gaw received a six year sentence that will be served consecutive to the balance of a 10-year sentence. In 2015 Gaw pleaded […]
Rule Change Won’t Stop New Republicans From Running
A Putnam County Republican Party official said a rules change won’t prevent three local officials from running for re-election under the GOP banner. In June, Putnam County Trustee Freddy Nelson, Road Supervisor Randy Jones and Register of Deeds Harold Burris all switched from the Democrat party to the Republican party. Executive committee member Kent Kogar […]
16-Year-Old Leaves Hospital After Suffering Accidental Gunshot Wound
A 16-year-old from Putnam County has left the hospital after suffering an accidental gunshot wound to the leg Wednesday. Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris said the incident should be a reminder to residents. “Individual responsibility and knowledge is really what we try to strive to get across,” Farris said. “When you own a firearm you […]
Winterize Now To Save Later
Winter will be here soon, so Putnam County Extension Agent Wayne Key suggests getting ready now. “This is a good time of year if you’re looking at doing any exterminating for fall insects, spiders and things, this is definitely a good time of year, it’s dry right now, those critters are moving indoors looking for […]
Two Hurt After Four Car Collision In Cumberland County
A four vehicle crash stalled traffic on Interstate 40 westbound in Cumberland County this morning. The Tennessee Highway Patrol said the accident happened near miler marker 307 during heavy traffic. A report states that all four vehicles were traveling west when one of the vehicles slowed and caused a chain reaction collision to occur. A […]
$58K In Misused Public Money Uncollected In UC
More than $3.5 million in misused public money remains uncollected statewide and the state comptroller’s office said approximately $58,000 of that amount remains uncollected in the Upper Cumberland. A total of six Upper Cumberland Counties had entities make the list of 2016 cash shortages, including,Cumberland, Clay, Fentress, Overton, Putnam, and Van Buren Counties. Cumberland County […]
