CDC Reduces Quarantine Time For Asymptomatic Exposures
Overton County Health Department Nursing Supervisor Megan Reeder said quarantining from COVID exposure can now end after 10 days. The CDC made the changes Wednesday after seeing low positivity rates after 10 days of exposure. “On day 11, you can then come out of quarantine with the stipulation that you are asymptomatic,” Reeder said. “You […]
City Lake Bridge Open, Repairs Complete
Putnam County Highway crews removed the barricades and debris to reopen City Lake Bridge on Monday. Road Supervisor Randy Jones said TDOT inspected the bridge last week and gave clearance to reopen Monday morning. Jones said the repairs and reinforcements make the bridge stronger than it was before after reinforcing rusted steel webbing. Jones said […]
Overton Health Department Expects First Wave Of COVID Vaccines
As final COVID vaccine approvals are conducted, Overton County Health Director Andy Langford said the first round of doses could be near. “I do believe that probably sometime here in the month of December we will have a small amount of vaccine that will be coming to Overton County,” Langford said. “Be it through Phizer, […]
COVID Positivity Rates Across UC Over 17 Percent Monday
COVID positivity rates stand at 17 percent or higher in all the counties of the Upper Cumberland Monday. The State Department of Health showed the highest positivity rate in Fentress County with 32 percent of tests coming back positive. 145 tests reported Monday with 47 testing positive. Smith County reported a 30 percent positivity rate. […]
Sparta Man Arrested For Stabbing Cookeville Man
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Sparta man Sunday for stabbing a Cookeville man Saturday night. The aggravated assault occurred in Cookeville on South Maple Avenue during a physical altercation between the 35-year-old victim and 23-year-old Timothy Seth Daniels. Daniels fled the scene before police investigation but was located the next day by Jackson […]
Putnam Clerk Offices Reopen With Lobby Restrictions
The Putnam County Clerk offices reopened Monday after a shortage in staff caused a temporary closure. County Clerk Wayne Nabors said the office remains half staffed, so only people with title and plate issues may enter the main lobby. All other renewals can be completed thru the drive-thru from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. “Right […]
Cumberland Woodturner’s Ornaments Helping Crossville Kids
The Cumberland Woodturners will turn their handmade Christmas ornaments into money for local kids throughout December. The organization brings together men and women who enjoy creating through the art of wood turning. Two trees covered with the group’s original designs for the holidays are now on display at Crossville’s Dogwood Exchange and the Village Green […]
Algood Gains Final Easement To Begin Project
Algood has gained the final easement needed to for its $2.1 million sewer and waterline project. City Administrator Keith Morrison said the next step is sending paper work needed for the USDA’s approval and then putting the project out to bid. Morrison said it has been a long time coming getting everything together to try […]
Overton Health And Rehab New Facility Delayed To February
Overton County Health and Rehab has experienced shipping delays resulting in a pushed back opening of its new rehab facility. Public Relations Director Scott Stevens said needed materials have finally arrived. “For us it was window manufactures,” Stevens said. “The COVID affected some of those companies, vendors that manufacture pieces you need to complete your […]
125 Baxter Townhouses Approved; Spring Construction
Two Baxter townhouse subdivisions have been granted final site plans. UCDD Deputy Director Tommy Lee said this means developers can begin cutting roads and putting in infrastructure. Construction expected to begin next spring. The Baxter Flatts on Nashville Highway will include some 45 townhomes. A total of 80 homes will be built at The Baxter […]
