19,500 People Visit Cummins Falls Over Three Day Period
Cummins Falls State Park broke a record this past Memorial Day Weekend with an estimated 19,500 visitors over a three day period. Jackson County Mayor Randy Heady said it’s big news for his county and the surrounding area. “I just don’t know if everyone in the area knows what an economic impact that is for […]
Fimiani Development Prepares Willow Tree Plaza for New Tenants
Fimiani Development Corporation continues to prepare Willow Tree Plaza for new tenants. Michael Fimiani is president of Fimiani Development. “We have already painted the entire shopping center and new roofs. Now we are doing some major parking lot repairs and will be sealing and striping the parking lot,” Fimiani said. “And we are also installing a […]
‘Rule 13’ Changes May Not Be Enough for Attorneys
Potential increases to indigent defense compensation may not be enough in the eyes of attorneys. That according to Cookeville Attorney Gordon Byars of Byars Law Office. The Tennessee Supreme Court is soliciting comments on a potential amendment to Rule 13, increasing hourly rates for indigent defenders from $40 to $50. “The downside to it is […]
Cumberland BOE Votes To Extend Contract For Director Of Schools
The Cumberland County Board of Education voted Thursday to extend the contract for Director of Schools Janet Graham. The board voted 8-1 to extend Graham’s contract. Board member Shirley French Paris said she didn’t like the idea of extending the contract at the current time. “It’s an election year and it doesn’t have anything to […]
LGBT Festival Receives More Support as Years Progress
The LGBT community and the Upper Cumberland PRIDE Festival receive more support as the years progress. That is according to Upper Cumberland PRIDE board member Michael Bean. “As the years progress, more people care about it, more people come down, more vendors show up,” Bean said. “So I do feel like it has gotten better […]
No Arrest Made Following Thursday Night Vehicle Pursuit In Cookeville
No arrest made after a Thursday night vehicle pursuit in Cookeville. Cookeville Police Public Information Officer Bobby Anderson said the incident began on West Broad Street as officers attempted to stop a red Chevy truck for passing vehicles in a no passing zone. Anderson said the pursuit turned onto Willow Avenue before officers terminated the […]
