Smithville Adds Full Time Firefighter
The Smithville Fire Department is adding its first full time firefighter to assist the fire chief. Smithville Alderman approved the hiring of Dalton Roberts Monday night. Smithville Fire Chief Charles Parker said he hopes adding a full time firefighter will help decrease response time and increase safety. He said there are already plans for how […]
Jamestown Facade Grant in Use, Streetlights on Hold
Jamestown’s over $100,000 facade grant is being put to use, but COVID has put a pause on the downtown street improvements. Jamestown Mayor Lyndon Baines said four or five businesses have begun improvements to their store fronts. Baines said he expects the storefront renovations to wrap up by the end of November. “A lot of […]
Putnam Schools Director Wants Break To Recharge District
Putnam County Director of Schools Corby King wants the two week fall break to give teachers and students a chance to recharge after a demanding first nine weeks. “Teachers especially, this fall break is huge,” King said. “This nine weeks have been incredibly stressful and incredibly draining. But also, for the students. Both in looking […]
Livingston Mural Applications For Property Owners
Downtown Livingston property owners beginning next week can apply to have a mural painted on their building. Applications must include a detailed mural proposal with ideas to highlight the county’s history and culture. Livingston Overton County Chamber of Commerce Director Shannon Cantrell said the two winners will design the painting with artists from Tennessee Tech’s […]
UC Faces Critical Blood Shortage
The Upper Cumberland region faces critical blood shortages and needs your help to fill the gap. Blood Assurance Medical Director Dr. Liz Culler said fears of donating during a pandemic and schools and workplaces not hosting blood drives have both contributed. “This is actually unprecedented,” Culler said. “This is a nation wide shortage, and I […]
Circuit Court Judge Reprimanded For Inappropriate Messages
A 13th Judicial District circuit court judge has been reprimanded after sending inappropriate social media messages to multiple women starting in 2015. An investigation by the Tennessee Board of Judicial Conduct revealed Judge Jonathan Lee Young sent messages to a legal professional and a plaintiff that conducted business in his court. Majority of the communications […]
Livingston PD Updates Use Of Force Policy
The Livingston Police Department has updated its use of force policy after the state mandated all law enforcement agencies to review its guidelines. Under the changes, officers that are witness to another officer using excessive force must step in and stop the situation. Police Chief Greg Ethridge said the main goal is to hold each […]
Chandler Joins Smithville Aldermen
Beth Chandler will serve the next two years as a member of the Smithville Board of Aldermen. The board voted Monday night to approve Chandler’s appointment. She takes over the unexpired term of Gayla Hendrix. Hendrix stepped down in September after her appointment as Smithville Municipal Judge. Chandler is a local business owner and has […]
Clay Jail Project Nearing Final Engineering Phase
The Clay County Jail project is nearing completion of its engineering and architecture phase. Sheriff Brandon Boone said the final plans should be presented before the county commission and sheriff’s department near Thanksgiving. “There’s nothing we can do to speed it up at this point or slow it down,” Boone said. “Its got its own […]
Overton Trick-Or-Treating Still On
Overton County residents will have the chance to participate in trick-or-treating this year. Both the city and county agreed that the local youth needed some normalcy this Halloween. County Executive Ben Danner said people that want to participate in giving out candy simply turn your porch lights on and turn them off if you do […]
