Rezoning Request Approved For Old Housing Property
The Cookeville City Council has approved a rezoning request for nearly 14-acres of property at Willow Avenue, Jackson Street, Polly Drive and West Stevens Street. City Planning Director James Mills said the old public housing property will now be zoned general commercial instead of regional commercial. Mills said the rezoning allows for a reduction in setbacks. […]
Upper Cumberland Schools Receive Work-Based Learning Grants
Four Upper Cumberland school districts received work-based learning grants today from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development. The funding is designed to assist with the development or expansion of work-based learning programs that promote career awareness and student readiness in grades K-through-12. “This investment by the TNECD in our community is tremendous news […]
Work On Willow Avenue To Resume Tuesday
With warmer temperatures expected this week, TDOT’s contractor will resume paving side street approaches to Willow Avenue on Tuesday. Officials said the work will include daytime and nighttime scheduling in order for the contractor to complete the project. Motorist should expect possible lane closures on Willow Avenue and side street approaches during the day and […]
Fire Destroys Home In White County
A Sunday evening fire in White County remains under investigation. The blaze broke out around 5:00 p.m. at an unoccupied home on White Oak Flatt Road. According to White County officials, firefighters found the structure fully involved and at one point the fire spread to a nearby tree line. EMA Director Jimmy Savage said it […]
Icy Road Conditions Cause Numerous Accidents In Cumberland Co.
Icy road conditions caused some problems in Cumberland County this morning. Officials said crews responded to some 50 vehicle crashes within a span of one hour this morning. Road Supervisor Scott Blaylock said many of the accidents occurred on state highways. “On Lantana Road, they had multiple accidents, including an overturned TDOT salt truck on […]
