Crossville City Council Convenes Tuesday Evening
When the Crossville City Council meets tomorrow evening (October 9), major items slated for discussion include a city employee wage study, approval of the downtown-area sidewalk-improvement contract with the Tennessee Department of Transportation and an amendment to the city dog-tethering ordinance. In all, the council will consider 13 ordinances on first reading. Among them are […]
Macon Co. Woman Convicted Of TennCare Fraud
A Macon County woman has pleaded guilty to TennCare Fraud and will be forced to repay the state for health insurance benefits she received. The Office of Inspector General announced Monday that 38-year-old Lisa A. Fuller pleaded guilty to theft of services over $10,000. In exchange for her plea, Fuller will serve five years probation […]
Former Stockyard Building Under Demolition, Property for Sale
The building that once hosted the Cookeville Stockyard is currently under demolition. County Executive Randy Porter said it’s unknown what the current plans are for the property after it was sold at auction in late June. “They had approached the county about putting up the required fencing around the project while they were doing the […]
Holiday Inn Coming to South Willow in Cookeville
A new Holiday Inn hotel is coming to South Willow Avenue in Cookeville at the old Race Track gas station site. Putnam County Executive Randy Porter said the hotel will be a much-needed addition to the area. “A lot of times on weekends, with the hotels we’ve got, even though we’ve got 1,400 rooms they […]
Ross Eagle Point Grand Opening Set for Oct. 13
Ross Dress for Less is scheduled to host its grand opening Saturday, Oct. 13. The store will be the second anchor retailer to open at the new Shoppes at Eagle Point in Cookeville, and the second TJX Company location with TJ Maxx in Jackson Plaza. The new store will also be the first location for […]
One Interview Remains for Nursing Home Operator Prospects
One interview remains in the search for a Standing Stone Care and Rehabilitation Center Facility operator. Mayor Bill Wiggins said the Standing Stone Health Board has interviewed four operators so far. “We have one more interview to do,” Wiggins said. “And then we will get down to, what I would like to call, cut to […]
Spencer Woman Charged with Child Endangerment
Spencer woman Tosha Howard, 31, faces multiple charges of driving under the influence and child endangerment from Saturday. Authorities responded to the report of a reckless driver on HWY 111. Law enforcement from another agency observed Howard swerving and eventually stop in the left turn lane to enter I-40. Officers made contact with Howard and removed […]
Monterey to Consider Rail Trail Extension Bids
Monterey Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider the low bids for the Rail Trail extension during the meeting this evening. Mayor Bill Wiggins said the city received four bids for the project. “Monterey has put out bids to extend our Rail Trail from Poplar Street to Walnut and a little bit beyond. Not quite to […]
Chancery Court To Hear East Fork Road Dispute
A dispute over East Fork Road in Overton County heads to court this week. The dispute began earlier this year after a nearby resident threatened to close part of the road, which leads to a popular swimming area. Overton County Executive Ben Danner said the property owner has now put a gate up, preventing people […]
