Cookeville TBI Looking For New Location
The Cookeville TBI is searching for a new facility in an effort to meet growing needs. The current 4,000 square foot facility has become too small for the expanding office. Department of General Services Director Of Communications David Roberson said the TBI is looking for a 15,000 square foot facility. “The request for proposal calls […]
Survey: Most UC Businesses Think They Can Social Distance
The Biz Foundry found most Upper Cumberland businesses surveyed believe they can meet government standards for reopening. Some 140 businesses responded to the survey conducted this week on behalf of Governor Bill Lee. “We have a really good grasp on the rural areas since we serve the entire Upper Cumberland region,” Director of Operations Tiffany […]
Local Restaurants Looking Forward to Reopening
Even if tight limitations remain in place, local restaurant owners said they need to reopen dining rooms to customers. Governor Bill Lee announced Thursday that restaurants can reopen beginning Monday if they meet requirements and stay under 50 percent capacity. Drew Blalock is the owner of Crawdaddy’s West Side Grill in Cookeville. “We have $34,800 […]
Cookeville Regional Will Restart Elective Procedures
Cookeville Regional will restart elective procedures at the hospital May 1. CEO Paul Korth said the rollout will be slow and measured. “We will start gradually reopening the medical center to start doing elective procedures and elective surgeries,” Korth said. “Let me reassure you that we will be doing these in a safe manner, not […]
Cummins Falls Will Not Reopen Friday
Cummins Falls State Park will be one of three state parks not to reopen Friday. Park Ranger Ray Kutcher said the park saw an inordinate number of out-of-state visitors prior to Governor Bill Lee’s shutdown. The large number of non-local visitors was a major reason state parks were closed statewide. In addition, Kuthcer said the […]
225,000 Unemployment Claims Paid Statewide
The state paid out two weeks of unemployment benefits to some 225,000 individuals during this week. State Department of Labor Commissioner Jeff McCord said that equates to nearly 98 percent of those who have applied for benefits over the last 21 days. “We know there’s frustration and worry and we understand that,” McCord said. “But […]
Restaurants Can Begin Reopening Monday
Restaurants across the state who heed guidelines about social distancing will be allowed to open Monday, according to Governor Bill Lee. Lee said Thursday that restaurants must operate at 50 percent capacity. Retailers who follow the same guidelines will be allowed to reopen Wednesday. Lee said the state will provide further guidance to restaurants and […]
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Nearly 3,400 More Unemployment Claims Filed
Nearly 3,400 Upper Cumberland residents filed new unemployment claims in the week ending April 18. That brings the total to more than 16,500 since the COVID-19 outbreak began. The Nashville area of northern middle Tennessee continues to be the hardest hit area of the state. First time claims totaled over 29,000 last week in that […]
Crossville Coffee House Presents Music In New Way
Crossville-based Grinder House Coffee has found away to enjoy the old normal in the new normal. Known for bringing artists to its stage twice weekly, the shop is now hosting “stuck at home events” on their Facebook page. The shows feature singer-songwriters. Grinder House Coffee Co-Owner Asa Reese said the online showcase is an extension […]
