Milner Rec Center Opening Postponed For Paving
The Milner Recreation Center has postponed its opening date because of the asphalt plant closing for the Winter. McMinnville City Administrator Nolan Ming said the substantial completion date is set for February 15, with plans to fully open in mid to late-March. Ming said the paving has not been completed for the eastern entrance and […]
Cookeville Metropolitan Planning Organization Depends On Census
Cookeville is anticipating a transition to a Metropolitan Planning Organization depending on the final results of the 2020 census. Federal transportation legislation requires all urbanized areas of 50,000 people or more to maintain its own transportation plan. Planning Department Director Jon Ward said other surrounding Putnam communities are also expected to be grouped in the […]
Spencer American Legion Post Offering Free Veteran Telehealth
Veterans in Van Buren County can take advantage of free telehealth services at the Spencer American Legion Post. Post Commander Hansel Moore said the need for virtual health in rural areas was always present, but the pandemic has made this a necessity with mental health problems rising. “With increased isolation and lack of interaction with […]
Jackson County Asking Residents For Parks And Rec Input
Jackson County is asking the community to give its input on what they want to see to improve parks and recreation. Mayor Randy Heady said he put the survey up on his Facebook today and over 90 people responded within two hours. Heady said they’ve even added questions today to get a better snapshot of what […]
Tennessee Tech Creates New Position To Increase Diversity
Tennessee Tech will select a Diversity Champion for every academic college and administration unit. President Phil Oldham said the Diversity Champions have been identified, and will begin meeting as a group and training. Oldham said he anticipates the university will get the Diversity Champions program fully functional by the Spring. “We’ve got to get moving, […]
December Unemployment Rates Up Across UC
Clay and Van Buren Counties are in the top 15 highest unemployment rates in the state for the month of December. The Upper Cumberland as a whole saw the same trend with each county showing increased in unemployment. The state as a whole saw an increase to an average rate of 6.4 percent. According to […]
White And Warren Extend COVID Vaccines To 70 Years Old
White and Warren County Health Departments have begun the process of vaccinating those 70 years and older, according to the Tennessee State Health Department. Both counties are the first in the region to vaccinate those 70 or older.
Six UC Pharmacies Added To State’s COVID Vaccine Locations
Six Upper Cumberland pharmacies have been selected by the state to assist in vaccinating residents against COVID. One pharmacy in White County, Dekalb County and four in Warren County are part of the program to expand vaccination access. Payless Pharmacy in Sparta has received vaccines and has already filled its scheduled allotment. The local pharmacies […]
Sink Hole Puts Preliminary Algood Subdivision Under Study
Maintenance on a sink hole and lack of fire protection will keep a proposed Algood subdivision in study mode a bit longer. Planning Director Tommy Lee said the sink hole lacks the appropriate rip rap and fabric to meet Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation standards. “Keith (Morrison) and I have concerns with is the […]
Jackson County Teachers Receiving $500 Bonus
A one-time teacher bonus worth $500 unanimously approved by the Jackson County School Board Thursday night. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said they were able to cover this bonus after receiving $85,000 in grant reimbursements for things already budgeted and purchased. Brown said it was important to deliver something to teachers after last year’s raise […]
