Lightning Strikes Cookeville Business Thursday
Apparent lightning struck a Cookeville business Thursday afternoon as storms rolled through the Upper Cumberland. Witnesses said a large lightning bolt struck the Identity Group building located at Gould Drive in southwest Cookeville. One man walking in the parking lot was knocked briefly unconscious by the lightning strike. He was not seriously injured. Cookeville Fire […]
Monterey Caboose, Dining Car to Be Used For Events
A dining car and caboose in Monterey will eventually be used as event facilities for the public. Cultural Administrator Julie Bohannon said the historical pieces will provide additional event space and be used for educational purposes. “There’s a lot of interest in these kinds of artifacts,” Bohannon said. “This will give people the opportunity to […]
Indecent Exposure Arrest Results In Drug Charges
An indecent exposure arrest has resulted in drug charges for a man in Cookeville. Cookeville Police accuse 29-year-old Terrance Durden of exposing himself to juvenile females on Wednesday morning as they waited for a school bus. According to a Cookeville police Department press release, as the two females stood waiting on the bus, a man […]
Mustard Seed Ranch Closer to Building New Houses
Mustard Seed Ranch will soon learn from the Tennessee Fire Marshal’s Office on whether they can begin construction of two new homes. Executive Director Tammy Depperschmidt said the housing plans will likely be approved in the next couple weeks. “We’re really excited because we’re on the verge of approval from the fire marshal,” Depperschmidt said. […]
Crossville To Consider New Courts For Pickleball Craze
The Crossville City Council will be in a bit of pickle when they consider eliminating two tennis courts next week. Councilman Scot Shanks said he wants to convert two courts at Centennial Park into Pickleball courts. “I’ve had a lot of people coming to me about turning those into pickleball courts. You can convert those […]
Monterey Studies Possibility Of Free Wi-Fi
Monterey officials have begun discussions on bringing free Wi-Fi to town. Technology Committee Chairman Nathan Walker said he’s been doing quite of bit of research on the topic. “It’s a sizeable project. There’s no doubt. But, a lot of these technology companies are providing grants to a lot of these cities,” Walker said. “That’s something […]
Baxter Police Arrest Sparta Woman on Drug Charge
A Sparta woman will appear in court Sept. 10 after being arrested for drug possession at the Baxter Huddle House Sunday. According to arrest warrants, 32-year-old Stacey Rinehart was arrested by Baxter Police during an investigation involving Rinehart’s husband who had an outstanding warrant. The report states a search was conducted on Rinehart after the […]
