March For Our Lives Rally Brings Hundreds To Cookeville Square
Cookeville citizens rallied on the Courthouse Square with an eye toward unification as well as solidarity for gun control legislature. The March for Our Lives Rally part of a series of demonstrations nationwide following the Parkland, Florida high school shootings of 17 people last month. Suzanne Swain organized the local rally. “I’m so proud of […]
Dekalb County Most Wanted Captured
Police captured a Dekalb County man Friday night just hours after being placed on the TBI’s Ten Most Wanted List. The TBI and Dickson Police captured David Paul Vaughn at a Dickson hotel Friday night without incident. Vaughn faces charges in Kentucky, Indiana, Williamson and Wilson Counties. He has also been connected to a potential […]
Fishing and Hunting Licenses on Sale for 2018
2018 hunting and fishing licenses are now on sale across the Upper Cumberland. Sportsmen must purchase a license to lawfully fish and hunt within Tennessee, according to TWRA’s Mime Barnes. “The easiest way is to purchase online. They can purchase from their phone nowadays or from a computer,” Barnes said. “That is the easiest way. You […]
Bill Introduced For Crossville Hotel/Motel Tax
A bill that would allow Crossville to levy a hotel/motel occupancy tax introduced in the State Senate Thursday. The occupancy tax would fund tourism and economic development, according to the bill summary. Senator Paul Bailey introduced the bill. If approved by the legislature, the city could need to approve an ordinance setting up the tax.
