Fentress Commissioners Approve Two Road Dept Projects
The Fentress County Commissioners approved the county road department to complete two projects for others government entities. The road department with clear brush from the old McBroom property at 833 Old Highway 127. The road department will also work on the access road to Pine Haven Elementary School using soil from the Taubert property. Johnson […]
Spencer Long-Term Facility Dealing With Outbreak
A Spencer long-term care facility is dealing with a cluster of 13 COVID cases. Generations Center of Spencer reports six positive COVID cases among its residents. Seven staff members have also tested positive. The facility on Generations Drive serves some 70 residents. A total of 272 facilities across the state are dealing with multiple COVID […]
Cookeville Council To Consider UCHRA Agreement Thursday
Cookeville City Council will consider an agreement with UCHRA to provide social work assistance for those in need. City Manager James Mills said he proposed a five-month pilot program through UCHRA’s Substance Abuse Solutions Program. It would provide assistance 24/7 to Cookeville Police in the areas of mental health, homelessness and substance abuse. The city […]
Expert: Think Before Crossing Water
During Sunday night’s flash floods in Putnam County, an individual had to be rescued from their vehicle. Putnam County Emergency Management Agency Director Tyler Smith said it only takes two feet of water to pick up a car. When you come to a flooded road, Smith Said thinking of all the variables before you try […]
Flash Floods Affect Putnam County Roads
Putnam County had its hands full with severe weather this weekend. Putnam County Road Supervisor Randy Jones said clean ups were already planned for Monday, before Sunday night’s flash floods. Jones said the flooding caused more than just high water and debris on Putnam County roads. “Several roads that have washed a lot of the […]
School Board Association Meeting Virtually
School boards and directors from nine Upper Cumberland districts were scheduled to hold the Fall District Meeting at White County’s Findlay Elementary School. Now, that meeting will be virtual. White County School Board Chairman Jayson McDonald said he looked forward to showing off the county’s newest school. “We were looking forward to showing off our […]
Overton Cleans Up From Flood Damage
Overton County crews cleaned up road damage Monday along Rickman Road after Sunday’s flash flood. EMA Assistant Director Eric Stevens said the county has not seen flooding in the Rickman area that high since 2010. “There was damage last night,” Stevens said. “Old Highway 42 was closed for a little while until the highway department […]
Overcoming Cumberland Habitat for Humanity Event Cancellation
Habitat for Humanity’s Lunch on the Lawn might be cancelled, but the need for community support is still going on. From September 12th until the 19th the Cumberland County ReStore is offering the bowls usually sold during Lunch on the Lawn. Development Director Vanessa Petty said their needs increase during a time like the pandemic. […]
Overton Carr Creek Bridge Breaks Ground Tuesday
Overton County’s Carr Creek Bridge project will break ground Tuesday. The new federally funded concrete bridge will stretch 220 feet with an expected April completion date. Highway Superintendent James Norrod said reports required to use the funds has caused setbacks. “We have been working on this for five years or better,” Norrod said. “It is […]
Teacher Pay Could Benefit From Van Buren Wheel Tax
The Van Buren School System is in need of pay increases to stay competitive in recruiting teachers. Director of Schools Cheryl Cole said Van Buren is struggling to keep teachers from moving to larger school systems in Tennessee. “The county has not provided the teachers with a raise or the support staff with a raise […]
