Cookeville Considering Retail Strategies Contract Renewal
The City of Cookeville is considering a contract renewal with Retail Strategies for Consulting Central. The retail recruitment company works with national retailers interested in locating in Cookeville. The company played a large part in recruiting national retailers for the Shoppes At Eagle Pointe. Economic Development Coordinator Melinda Keifer said it’s important now more than […]
Overton Schools Outline Return Options
Overton County Schools will give parents and students the choice when schools reopen August 7th. Parents and students will have the option to enroll for in-class instruction or online classes. Students will have two weeks to decide online learning is the best option. After two weeks, the student will learn virtually for the remainder of […]
Jamestown Aldermen Eliminates Its Raises
Jamestown’s Board of Aldermen voted to eliminate a budgeted raise for the aldermen and mayor. Mayor Lyndon Baines said the pay raises were folded into this year’s budget process. “There was a board member that came in and asked for me a raise and them a raise,” Baines said. “I didn’t know it until I […]
CRMC COVID Cases Up To 24
The number of positive COVID-19 cases at Cookeville Regional Medical Center increased to 24 Tuesday. A seventh COVID death reported as well. The elderly patient had underlying health conditions. Seven patients currently in ICU according to CRMC Public Relations Director Melahn Finley. All seven are stable. Meantime, State Health Commissioner Dr. Lisa Piercey said hospitals […]
Byrdstown Moves On Water Project
The town of Byrdstown will replace water lines for the Eagle Cove and Star Point areas. Byrdstown Mayor Sam Gibson said about 800 homes will benefit from the increased water capacity and pressure. “That is where we usually have the most influx in new home owners and meter being added to our line,” Gibson said. […]
Invasive Species Threatens Hemlock Trees In UC
Hemlock tress in Monterey’s Meadow Creek Woods struggle to survive due to a deadly invasive species of beetles. The hemlock woolly adelgid was accidentally introduced to Northeast America from Japan in the 1950’s. The beetle sucks the nutrients from the tree killing it in 5 years or less. Meadow Creek Woods Representative Robert Lee said […]
Jamestown Moving Forward on Condemned Properties
The City of Jamestown is moving to clean up condemned properties. Building Inspector Earl Sweat told the city council Monday night the city currently has 7 condemned properties. He said property owners have 30 days to clean up before the city moves in to perform any demolition work. “One resident asked me, and I said, […]
Pickett County Schools Will Return August 5
Pickett County students will return to school on August 5th. Director of Schools Diane Elder said every aspect of the school day will be different, but the school is prepared. “We want to see all of our students come back in a traditional setting,” Elder said. “We want our parents to understand we have put […]
Crunch Time: Taxes Due Wednesday
July 15 is the new April 15 in 2020. And taxpayers are down to less than 48 hours to submit tax returns. Maxx Taxx Owner Danielle Herren said if you cannot file your taxes by Wednesday, you can submit an extension to file. Herren said that is not an extension to pay. “It’s going to […]
Cookeville Bed And Breakfast Zoning Approved
A bed and breakfast has been approved by the Cookeville Board Of Zoning Appeals for Dry Valley Road. “I believe this is our first bed and breakfast home that has been approved in the City of Cookeville,” City Planning Director Jon Ward said. “We have several short-term rentals.” The homeowner appealed to the Board of […]
