Pop-Up Clinic Needs Volunteers to See More Jamestown Patients
Remote Area Medical is holding a pop-up clinic in Jamestown to bring free vision, dental and medical services on November 21-22. CEO Jeff Eastman said getting healthcare professionals to volunteer is critical to how many appointments RAM can take over the two days. Eastman said the time could not be more critical for volunteers. “There’s […]
TTU President Review On Hold
The Tennessee Tech Board of Trustees is delaying University President Phil Oldham’s yearly comprehensive review. The Board of Trustees use this review to assess the university under the president’s leadership. Chair Trudy Harper said without COVID, the board would currently be preparing to start the review sometime next year. Harper said the review is not […]
Crossville Opens Relief Valves as Rain Approaches
Crossville has gone ahead and opened the relief valves at Lake Holiday Wednesday, instead of November 1. Crossville City Manager Greg Wood said this is done to lower the lake so residents can work on their dock over the winter. However, Wood said there was too much rain last year to lower the lake and […]
Cookeville City Hall HVAC Replacement Nearly Complete
The replacement of Cookeville City Hall’s HVAC system is complete. Cookeville City Manager James Mills said the only steps left are the clean up and training employees on how to use the thermostats. Mills said the project is on schedule. “We’ve completely replaced the existing HVAC system in city hall,” Mills said. “Much of which […]
McMinnville Opens City Hall and Police Department in Downtown
McMinnville has opened its City Hall and Police Department all in one location on East Main Street. Mayor Ben Newman said nearly everything residents need will be available on the first floor and the outside teller window. Newman said with moving, the people using city hall, the police department and city court will benefit McMinnville’s […]
5 UC Counties Over 25% Positivity Rates
Five Upper Cumberland counties reported COVID positivity rates above 25 percent Wednesday. The positivity rate refers to the percentage of tests given that produce a positive COVID result. CDC guidelines want those numbers around five percent. Only Van Buren County among Upper Cumberland counties has a rate under ten percent with nine percent positivity. Dekalb […]
Cumberland EMS Adds Automated CPR Devices
Cumberland County Emergency Medical Services has improved its capabilities by purchasing four new LUCAS devices. The lightweight mechanical device automatically delivers chest compressions for patients needing prolonged CPR. EMS Director Chris Miller said the new devices allow emergency personnel to provide other critical lifesaving procedures. “Usually, there is only one individual in the back of […]
Topography Study Required For Neal Street Development
A geotechnical study will be required to develop land on the corner of Neal Street and South Maple Avenue adjacent to the new Cookeville Police Department. Cookeville City Planner Jon Ward said shallow caves and sink holes make the planning department concerned how environmentally safe the land is. “We fell like to develop that we […]
Standing Stone Opens 10 Restored Cabins
10 newly restored cabins opened Tuesday at Standing Stone Park, concluding a $1.4 million dollar project. There were state officials, state legislators and Overton county leaders in attendance to speak and tour the renovated cabins. Standing Stone Park Manager Chris Cole spoke to what this investment means for the people who make the park their […]
