Still Time to Plant Despite Widespread Frost
Widespread frost is expected Friday night, but there is still time to add some edible crops. UT Ag Extension Agent Wayne Key said potted plants should be brought in, and flowering plants in a second bolt should be covered though. However, Key said the overnight frost will not damage cool season plants. “Say by Halloween […]
White Co COVID Testing Back To Health Department
White County will be moving COVID testing back to the health department beginning next week from the Agriculture Building at the Sparta Fairgrounds. No appointment is needed to get tested and testing is available from 8:00 AM until 4:00 PM. The White County Health Department said the space at the Agriculture Building was needed to […]
Gray: The UC Is Not Handling COVID-19 Well
The Upper Cumberland is averaging 45 positive virus cases a day. This makes it the highest average in the state. Upper Cumberland Medical Society Secretary Dr. James Gray said our region overall is not handling the virus well. “I think people were really were not, they did not take this seriously,” Gray said. “Right now […]
Brief Cookeville Power Outage Friday Morning
A brief power outage affected over 1,200 Cookeville residents Friday morning. Electric Department Director Carl Haney said the possible cause was a tree limb. “Basically we lost power to one of our circuits at about 1:30 a.m., then we tested that circuit and then our crews went out and checked it to make sure there […]
Clay Co Director Supports Governor’s Call
Gov. Bill Lee and Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn have called for legislation to suspend accountability measures for state student assessments. Clay County Director of Schools Matt Eldridge said this is a step in the right direction. “We are happy with that decision,” Eldridge said. “Because especially last spring happened so much, that was kind of […]
Korth Set To Chair TN Hospital Board
Cookeville Regional Medical Center CEO Paul Korth has been voted chairman of the Tennessee Hospital Association Board Of Directors. The association was established in 1938 as a not-for-profit membership association, advocating for hospitals and healthcare systems. Korth is the only Upper Cumberland representative on the association’s board. Korth served as chief financial officer for 13 […]
Election Workers Still In Need
Local elections officials say they continue to need election day workers. Election administrators we spoke to said numerous workers have declined this year because of COVID. White County Elections Administrator Dorcas Marcum said she wants people to still apply and get training in case anyone gets sick. Marcum said word of mouth and the state’s […]
Sparta Approves Tourist Rental Zoning Change
Sparta could soon have new small home rental spaces on North Church Street designed for tourists. The Board of Alderman Thursday approved a zoning change for roughly two acres to allow multiple dwellings on one parcel. Mayor Jeff Young said the homes will be marketed to visitors. “What the intention is behind that property is […]
Fentress SR-85 To Close For Rockfall Mitigation
Commuters who use State Route 85 in Fentress County will not be able to travel that route until next year. TDOT Public Information Officer Jennifer Flynn said the highway between Sandy Road to East Obey Lane will be closed until May 2021 for rockfall mitigation. “We know that there’s an area that is prone to […]
UCHRA Working To Make Homes Winter Safe
The UCHRA is working to make the elderly, disabled and low income residents of the Upper Cumberland safe and comfortable this winter. Weatherization Assistance Program Manager Tommy Simcox said the program works with contractors to fix windows, doors and heating and cooling units for those in need. Simcox said doing this work is about meeting […]
