Home Fire Escape Time Cut To Under Five Minutes
The time available to escape a home fire has been cut to under five minutes. Livingston Fire Chief Rocky Dial said composite materials used to build homes now burn hotter and faster than real wood. Dial said the increase is not just how homes are built, but what people keep inside. “Every house now has […]
7th Annual Storyfest Returns to Dogwood Park
Storyfest will return to Dogwood Park for its 7th annual event this spring. The event was held virtually last year. On May 1, local and world renowned storytellers will be performing to a socially distanced audience. Cookeville Museums Manager Beth Thompson said they open the stage to amateurs to keep the spirit of storytelling alive […]
Cookeville Green Market Finds New Home At Jig Head Brewery
The Cookeville Green Market will be open Saturday at its new location, Jig Head Brewery. Cookeville Green Market President Holly Zywica said they had to find a new location when their lease was terminated after six years. Zywica said the same selection of seasonal produce, soaps, teas and more will be available this weekend. “A […]
Jackson Co. Recreation Master Plan Nears Completion
Jackson County’s recreation master plan is set to be revealed on April 12th during the next county commission meeting. Engineering Firm Ragan-Smith Associates will compile over 400 survey results and other community comments to create the 10 year plan. Jackson County Mayor Randy Heady said the top 12 recreation wants were shared during Tuesday’s community […]
Putnam Schools Improving Security At Two Schools
The Putnam County School System is improving building security with new vestibules at two schools. Deputy Director of Schools Tim Martin said $153,000 of Safe Schools Grant funding will improve entrances at Avery Trace and Algood Middle Schools. Martin said a new school would typically have secure vestibules, where people can be seen before being […]
UC Medical Society Concerned By Lower Ages Not Vaccinating
Members of The Upper Cumberland Medical Society are concerned about fewer people taking the COVID vaccine, as vaccinations open up to more people. UCMS President Dr. Dawn Barlow said everyone being vaccinated is the only way out of the pandemic. However, Barlow said that perhaps more could be done by the medical society to get […]
Monterey Unveils New Town Logo
Monterey unveiled its new town logo at the Bee Rock Overlook Wednesday. The design, which depicts the bluffs, was developed between a partnership of local businesses, past and present city officials and Tennessee Tech. Mayor JJ Reels said it is exciting to finally introduce the community to the logo after months of work. “Everybody worked […]
Settlement Reached In Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against Cumberland Co.
Cumberland County has reached a settlement of $1.1 million to the United States Justice Department for a sexual harassment lawsuit. The county was sued after former Solid Waste Director Mike Harvel allegedly discriminated against ten female employees from 2015 to 2018. The money will be paid to the victims for compensatory damages after being sexually […]
Springtime Plant Sale In Cumberland County
Cumberland County residents have a chance to order locally grown plants and produce for their home gardens. UT Gardens at Crossville has launched its spring sale to the public. Garden Coordinator Shalena Durkot said there are annuals, perennials and plants proven to succeed on the plateau. “We have several brand new introductions, as far as […]
Dekalb Schools Open Summer Learning Camp Registration
Dekalb County Schools have opened registration for its Summer Learning Camp. The schedule is set for May 25 until June 23 from 8:00 AM until 3:00 PM. Dekalb County Director of Schools Patrick Cripps said anytime students were out of the building, there was learning lost. “We have students that have been remote all year […]
