Cancelled Relay Events Costing Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society has lost more than $292,000 from cancelled Relay for Life events in Cumberland, Dekalb, and Warren Counties. Relay For Life began in 1985 to serve as a fundraiser for cancer research. It also serves as a chance to remember those who have lost their lives to cancer as well as spotlight […]
Plans For New Cookeville Police Department Complete
The City of Cookeville will begin accepting bids next week for its new police station. Cookeville Police Major Scott Winfrey said the overall design of the building has now been completed. Winfrey said the department’s main goal and challenge while planning the new facility was making the building as efficient as possible. “We didn’t want […]
UC Marinas Preparing For Busy Summer
Marinas across the Upper Cumberland are expecting a busier summer. Wildwood Marina and Resort Owner John Deane said the resort’s social media interactions and preseason bookings are higher than usual. Deane said he hopes the resort is able to accommodate guests while still practicing social distancing. “There’s a hunger for people to get out of […]
Putnam County COVID Cases Top 200
Putnam County’s number of positive COVID-19 tests reached 204 Thursday, according to the Tennessee Department Of Health. That equates to .25 percent of the county’s population. Statewide, 16,699 people have tested positive. The total Upper Cumberland case count reached 500 Thursday. 292 of those impacted or 58 percent of those tested have already recovered from the […]
New UC Unemployment Claims Fall Below 1K
New unemployment claims across the Upper Cumberland fell to more typical levels last week for the first time since the COVID-19 outbreak began. 681 people filed for unemployment last week across the region, the lowest since the week ending March 21. Upper Cumberland new claims ranked lowest among the nine state workforce development areas. Statewide, […]
CHS Main Entrance Security Upgrades
Cookeville High School is adding a storefront glass wall to increase security measures to their main entrance by next school year. Director of Facilities John Magura said the wall will be installed to direct any person entering the building to the main office. Currently, visitors can access the main corridor straight from the entrance. “What […]
Job Search Tips From The Expert
Job counselors often say do not accept positions below your skill set. That may not be an option during the current COVID-19 outbreak. But Tennessee Tech Career Development Director Russ Coughenour said a high demand skill set will almost always ensure employment. “You can cast a wider net now than maybe what you could before […]
Permits Required To Hike Cummins Falls Gorge
A new permit system will limit access to the Cummins Falls gorge area beginning Friday. Permit carriers will be the only visitors allowed to hike to the gorge. The new safety measures come as a response to three deaths in the park from 2017 to 2019. Park manager Ray Cutcher said the permit is not […]
CHS Selling House
If you’re in the market for a new home, Cookeville High School is selling a 1500 Square Foot, 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom house. The home was built on school grounds by its carpentry class. Teacher Randy Mansell said the structure was constructed by his students. “The students do 100 percent of the work,” Mansell said. “They do […]
Cookeville Planning For Interstate Dr Sidewalks
Cookeville Public Works is currently awaiting approval for a T-DOT Surface Transportation Block Grant to install sidewalks on Interstate Drive. Public Works Director Jeff Brown said the new sidewalk will stretch from Willow Avenue to the west side of Jefferson between Interstate Drive and Walnut Avenue. “There is a lot of pedestrian traffic through that […]
