Cumberland County Playhouse Hopes To Return in August
The Cumberland County Playhouse is preparing to announce a new summer schedule next week with two outdoor performances. The Playhouse has been in close contact with local and state officials to discuss reopening options. CEO Bryce McDonald said at this time, their best option for social distancing is performing outdoors. “The sad truth of it […]
CRMC Urologist Search Continues
It could take as long as five years for Cookeville Regional Medical Center to fill three urologist positions. CEO Paul Korth said the country’s limited urology program means fewer graduates. “There is only 344 urologists that are coming out of a trained program and graduating this year and being available to start work somewhere,” Korth […]
Sparta Drive-In Struggling Under The Pandemic
Despite easing social distancing requirements, the Sparta Drive-IN is struggling with revenue. Sparta Drive-In Owner William Brown said one of the reasons is they have to replay old movies. “Well people like Disney, like the Disney corporation, they’re not releasing nothing,” Brown said. “There’s no new movies coming out till maybe the end of July […]
LA Graduation Set for June 14
Livingston Academy Seniors have their graduation ceremony scheduled for 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 14 at Tennessee Tech’s Tucker Stadium. Livingston Academy partnered with Tech and Putnam County Schools to make its graduation possible. Putnam County high schools will hold their graduation ceremonies at Tucker Stadium on June 12 and 13. In the event of […]
Will COVID Be A Defining Generational Moment
The world’s reaction to COVID-19 could have a lasting impact on society, much like the effect of World War II or the great depression on previous generations. Middle Tennessee State University Sociology Professor Ashleigh McKinzie said she sees many similarities with other major events that defined a generation. But McKinzie said unique economic problems may […]
Algood Proceeding With Fireworks
Algood plans to proceed with fireworks, music and vendors as part of a socially-distanced July 4th celebration. “We can abide by guidelines as the state of Tennessee releases those,” City Administrator Keith Morrison said. “I think we can still meet them. It’s at the end of June so I think that will give us some […]
Plans For New Cane Creek Dog Park Moving
Construction on Cookeville’s brand new Cane Creek Dog Park will begin this Fall. “We are still in the planning stages,” Cookeville Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said. “We are developing plans as we speak, and we hope to have our plans finalized this summer.” The city included the plan in a master plan for Cane […]
Crossville Approves Hwy 127 Contracts
The Crossville City Council approved $1.4 million in contracts with T-DOT for the Highway 127 widening project. The contracts will begin the process of water and sewer easement acquisitions and relocations from Interstate 40 north to Potato Farm Road. The city currently has about $2.48 million in its utility system account with another $440,000 loan […]
