UCDD Receives Largest Allocation In Tennessee For Loan Program
The UCDD received the largest amount of money in the state for its revolving loan program to help local businesses. Director of Economic Development Megan Choate said they received over $5 million dollars thanks to additional CARES Act money through the Economic Development Administration. Choate said the UCDD got nearly five times more money allocated […]
Cause Of Crawdaddy’s Fire Deemed To Be Electrical
After the first round of investigations, the cause of the Crawdaddy’s fire has been determined as electrical in nature. Restaurant Owner Drew Blalock said TBI investigators and fire officials told him a ceiling fan on the outside balcony is the probable cause. “It started from the balcony from what the investigators have determined,” Blalock said. […]
Baxter Closing City Hall, Water Department Lobbies Due To COVID
Baxter is closing its city hall and water department to foot traffic due to rising COVID numbers starting on December 21. The city said this decision is being made to protect city hall employees. Baxter will have drop boxes at both locations for customers to use. Customers still have the option to use online services […]
Cookeville Suspends In-Person Court Proceedings
The Cookeville City Court will suspend all in person court proceedings through January 18, due to the pandemic. All in-person court proceedings scheduled for January 5 have been rescheduled for January 26 at 9:00 AM. In-person court proceedings for January 12 have been rescheduled for February 2 at 9:00 AM. These rescheduled dates will be […]
Crossville Suspends In-Person Court Proceedings
The Crossville Police Department has announced that in-person court proceedings will be temporarily suspended due to the pandemic. This is an order issued by the 13th Judicial District of Tennessee. If someone has been cited into the Crossville City Court and has a January 2021 court date, they need to call the City Court Clerk […]
Extended Delivery Times Expected By Local Shipping Companies
With COVID extending delivery times, local shipping companies are recommending to get your presents delivered this week. Matt Hall is the franchise owner of Cookeville’s UPS Store. Hall said the earlier you drop off your package, the better. “Right now, it just really honestly depends,” Hall said. “If you are going out to the west […]
UC School Directors Voice Concerns To Legislators
Upper Cumberland School Directors met with Tennessee Legislators Thursday to speak about their concerns about school funding. Jackson County School Director Kristy Brown said she got a chance to talk about issues important to her schools with Representative John Mark Windle and Senator Paul Bailey. Brown said trying to get teachers a raise next fiscal […]
Three New Sparta Police Officers Sworn Into Service
Sparta has three new police officers after being sworn in during Thursday’s Board of Alderman meeting. Brent Copeland, Justin Cunningham and Brandon Farris are the new patrolmen. Chief Doug Goff said the three new additions fill a major city need. “I am very excited, because we have now filled all the positions,” Goff said. “We […]
Twin Lakes Fullfills 15 Grants Around Upper Cumberland
Twin Lakes has decided to fund 15 community grants in the Upper Cumberland to try and assist with issues the pandemic has created. Marketing and Sales Manager Lea Ann Gore said the board of directors made the decision to commit more than $70,000. Gore said Twin Lakes knew the need was pressing with nearly double […]
Clay HS Applies Stricter Limits For Friday’s Basketball Game
Clay County High School will be limiting capacity to a third for Friday’s home game against Eagleville. Principal Teia Arms said a combination of the school going virtual and rising COVID numbers the reason. “This is actually one of our local rules,” Arms said. “Because, we have went virtual this week due to a rise […]
