UC Emergency Districts Support E-911 Surcharge Increase
Several Upper Cumberland emergency districts have expressed support for a potential E-911 surcharge increase by the state. Tennessee Emergency Number Association (TENA) President David Alexander said raising the rate to $1.50 would benefit dispatchers across the state. “We’ve got to compensate our employees different than in 2012 or they’ll walk,” Alexander said. “They have other […]
Cookeville Traffic Stop Nets Over Two Ounces Of Meth
Two people from Cookeville face charges after police found more than two ounces of meth Wednesday. The Cookeville Police Department charged Elizabeth Ann Lett and Kevin Lee Coin with manufacture, delivery, sell, and possession of methamphetamine. Officers came in contact with the couple after conducting a traffic stop on Dodson Branch Road for a seat […]
White County Man Drowns In Center Hill Lake
A White County man drowned Wednesday at Johnson Chapel Boat Launch on Center Hill Lake. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office has identified the deceased as 73-year-old Joe Elkins. A press release states Elkins and another person were swimming near the boat ramp when Elkins was found struggling in the water. According to the release, The […]
Livingston Applying For Grant To Help Downtown Properties
The Livingston Downtown Revitalization Committee will apply for a Commercial Facade Improvement Grant next month. Committee Chairman Ray Evans said the $100,000 would benefit the Central Business District. “It will give property owners around the courthouse square the opportunity to make significant improvements to the facades of their buildings,” Evans said. “The hope is that […]
Cookeville To Place New Dog Park At Cane Creek Park
Cookeville will construct a dog park at Cane Creek Park thanks to Boyd Foundation grant funding. The foundation announced Cookeville and Columbia as its $100,000 grand-prize winners through its Tennessee Dog Park Dash contest. Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said the city will finalize project details before construction begins. “We don’t have all the information […]
Potential Hotel-Motel Tax Could Affect Pickett Co. Marinas
A hotel-motel tax in Pickett County could potentially have an affect on local marinas and lodges around Dale Hollow Lake. East Point Marina owner Richard DeVries said a five-percent hotel-motel tax may impact how tourists decide to spend their money. “When you talk about the price of a house boat, or the price of a […]
Overton Friends Organize Back-To-School Shop Event
A group of Overton County friends is seeking clothing donations for a Back-to-School Shopping event. Organizer Anita Ledbetter said the group plans to host a free shopping weekend for students in need. “It actually just came from talking to a group of friends about how many clothes our kids outgrow really fast and that we […]
Wednesday Evening Crash Injures Crossville Motorcyclist
A Crossville man suffered serious injuries when a vehicle struck his motorcycle on Highway 127 North Wednesday evening. The Crossville Police Department said 44-year-old Michael Paul Howard received medical treatment at Erlanger Hospital. Police cited 20-year-old Justin Lawson of Crossville with failure to use due care and failure to yield. According to a press release, […]
TN Forestry Division Accepting Tree Seedling Orders
Upper Cumberland landowners can now order tree seedlings through the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry (TDF). Assistant District Forester Jim Dale said planting tree seedlings ensures the creation of renewable resources. “We have a lot of land throughout Tennessee that is not forested [and] is land that can be reclaimed,” Dale said. “We […]
THP Assisting With Explosives Investigation In Macon County
A man suffered injuries after a homemade device exploded at his Macon County home Thursday. The incident happened just after midnight on Rocky Mound Road in Westmoreland. Tennessee Highway Patrol Sergeant Kent Norris said the unidentified man suffered a hand injury after the device exploded. He received treatment at a Nashville hospital following the incident. […]
