Fourth Historic District Up For Consideration Thursday
Cookeville City Council will consider on Thursday an ordinance establishing a new historic district overlay zone. If approved, the zone will include certain properties along East 8th Street. City Planning Director James Mills said municipal code requires 50-percent of property owners to be in favor of the historic zoning. “In this case, we have 16 […]
New Nashville Amazon Location Could Benefit Upper Cumberland
A new Amazon operations site in Nashville could bring more people and business to the Upper Cumberland. Cookeville Mayor Ricky Shelton says the announcement impacts more than just the Nashville metropolitan area. “It’s exciting for our region and the city and county as well because there will be opportunities for folks who live here to […]
Multiple Meth Arrests Reported Over Long Weekend
This past weekend, Cumberland County deputies made five drug-related arrests stemming from four separate traffic stops. Late Friday night, deputies charged 45-year-old Melody Jo Jones of Crossville with felony meth possession, felony evidence tampering and resisting arrest after a traffic stop on Plateau Road. Placed under $20,000 bond, Jones was additionally cited for following too […]
Property Theft Reported in Cumberland County
Late Monday night, Cumberland County deputies were called to a home on Deep Water Road for a theft report. The homeowner reported waking up and seeing the interior light on in his car. Upon inspection, he determined someone had entered the vehicle. The radio appeared to have been tampered with and an envelope containing $450 […]
Horse Thieves Strike in Cumberland County
Cumberland County deputies are investigating the recent theft of two horses from a Coppett Road property. The homeowner reported having seen horse tracks leading from his property to an adjacent abandoned property. He said markings on the ground were consistent with a horse trailer’s having been pulled onto the property. No suspects have been identified […]
Obey River Bridge Project Officially Complete
The Obey River Bridge project on State Route 53 in Clay County is officially completed. TDOT Spokeswoman Jennifer Flynn says contractors finished the inspection process last week after some minor adjustments were needed. “What the project did was [crews] sandblasted and repaired the existing steel substructure, and they repainted it all,” Flynn says. “The bridge […]
Authorities Identify Body Found In Smithville Monday
Fingerprints have helped investigators identify a body found in Smithville Monday. DeKalb County Sheriff Patrick Ray on Tuesday identified the woman as 28-year-old Jessica Renee Stephens of Cannon County. Her body located Monday morning lying in the backyard of a home on Parkway Drive. Ray said Stephens was identified through her fingerprints. Ray said her […]
State Democrats to Regroup Following Midterm Election
Tennessee Democrats are evaluating their options at the local levels as the dust settles from last week’s midterm elections. State Executive Committee Member Amos Powers says analyzing results from the election will help the party determine where they could improve. “I think we just need to look at the numbers and also look at our […]
THP Spots Several Violations in ‘Operation Incognito’
The Tennessee Highway Patrol spotted several violations along Upper Cumberland roadways during Operation Incognito Tuesday. THP Lieutenant Jimmy Neal says the operation was a success. “I’m pretty pleased. I think we saw a multitude of violations as the bus was rolling down the road,” Neal says. “We were up high enough and we could see […]
Mountain Bike Trail Under Construction At Edgar Evins
Mountain bike trail construction has started at Edgar Evins State Park. Ranger Justin Vaughn said crews have made pretty good progress so far. “We’ve had a couple of good work days. We’ve got about 100 yards already dug on this trail. It’s going to be a pretty intensive intermediate trail,” Vaughn said. “We haven’t stared […]
