Cookeville-Putnam Chamber Expanding Coffee Events in 2019
The Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce is looking to expand its community coffee events in 2019. Dianne Callahan is the Vice President of Organizational Development for the Chamber. She said the events help make connections between chamber members. “Businesses can sponsor those coffee [events] and we will go to their business because most of our […]
Retail Shopping Center Pitched To Crossville Officials
The city of Crossville has an opportunity to land a retail shopping center. On Wednesday, officials with Atlanta-based Hand Properties told city council members about plans to develop property on Interstate Drive. Fred Hand IV said the company evaluated the Crossville market in 2014 and found that it wasn’t the right time to develop the […]
Crossville Traffic Stop Nets Explosive Device
Cumberland County deputies discovered an explosive device while conducting a traffic stop Wednesday evening at the Interstate Drive Dollar Tree. Deputies notified the Knoxville Police Department Bomb Squad, which dismantled the device, which was found in the rear of the subject vehicle. It reportedly contained two ignitable fuses and approximately 44 grams of explosive powder. […]
Endangered Child Alert Canceled
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has canceled an endangered child alert for two Overton County boys. The agency said officers safely located 4-year-old Jayce Evans and his 3-year-old brother Jordan in McMinn County Thursday morning. The TBI issued the alert Wednesday night after the boys were taken by their mother, Tanya Evans. Authorities had issued warrants […]
UCDD Announces Multi-Organization Project with Biz Foundry
The Upper Cumberland Development District is partnering with the Biz Foundry in Cookeville to bring new technology to Volunteer Electric. UCDD Executive Director Mark Farley said a $500,000 grant will provide young entrepreneurs an opportunity to help identify potential savings. “They would be working with the smart meters throughout the region that Volunteer Electric covers,” […]
Rush Towing Service Sending Donations To Florida
Rush Towing Service in Cookeville will be taking donations to areas affected by Hurricane Michael. Owner Steve Kincaid said he decided to start collecting items to donate after delivering supplies to a friend last week. “It touched my heart so much that I was able to put a team together on my way back. Right […]
Cookeville Man Charged With DUI In Wednesday Night Crash
A 22-year-old Cookeville man faces a driving under the influence charge following a crash that left three people injured Wednesday night. Cookeville Police said Rafael Gomez Francisco was driving a black SUV when he ran a red light at the intersection of South Willow Avenue and Interstate Drive. His vehicle totaled two other automobiles before […]
Routine Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest of California Woman
A San Bernanido, California woman faces multiple drug charges after a routine traffic stop Wednesday. Tennesee Highway Patrol charged Tina Goggins, 55, with two counts of possession of a controlled substance and one count of unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. Authorities stopped Goggins on 1-40 eastbound near mile marker 292 for following another vehicle too closely. […]
Two Individuals Found with 40 Pounds of Marijuana
Putnam County authorities arrested two out-of-state individuals Wednesday for allegedly possessing 40 pounds of marijuana. Pauline Atkins, 45, of Little Rock, AR and Daniel Howell, 58, of Floral City, Fl face multiple charges of unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia and controlled substance offenses. On Wednesday, troopers with the Tennessee Highway Patrol stopped a vehicle on […]
Authorities Searching for Two Missing Overton Boys
Authorities are searching for two Overton County boys that were reported missing Wednesday night. The TBI reports 4-year-old Jayce Evans and his 3-year-old brother Jordan were taken by their 25-year-old mother Tanya. The boys are both described as having blonde hair and blue eyes. Tanya Evans is 5-foot-6-inches tall with blonde hair and green eyes. […]
