Dale Hollow And Center Hill Lake Reservoirs Healthy After Rainfall
Dale Hollow and Center Hill Lake water levels are not an issue after the weekend rainfall. That is according to Corp of Engineers Nashville District Water Management Chief Anthony Rodino. Rodino said each reservoir has enough space to handle at least five more inches of run off water. “Dale Hollow has used approximately 33 percent […]
Farm Animal Sanctuary Moving To Jamestown
A farm animal sanctuary from Washington state is moving to Jamestown, and bringing its animals with it. Odd Man Inn Animal Refuge Director Wendy Smith said they will be the successors to the already established Pig Preserve. Smith said they connected with The Pig Preserve over their passion for the odd man out in the […]
State Investing $250 Million Into Student Mental Health Services
An Upper Cumberland mental health expert is calling the state’s additional funding for school-aged mental health services exciting. Governor Bill Lee re-introduced the Mental Health Trust Fund to assist K-12 families. Anne Stamps is the Executive Director for Plateau Mental Health Center in Cookeville. She said the $250 million backing is needed as students navigate […]
Monterey Proposes Employee Raises And Restructuring Pay Scale
Monterey town employees could receive a three percent raise under the proposed 21-22 budget. Beyond that, the town finance committee said it wants to begin a more in depth study of the town’s pay scale. Chairman Nathan Walker said the committee would like to complete the new rates by the July Board of Aldermen meeting. […]
Cookeville Dog Park Could Open Late-Spring, Early-Summer
Cookeville’s long awaited Dog Park could open later this year. Approval of park features and amenities will be voted on by the Cookeville City Council Thursday. Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said he would like to have obstacle courses, dog water fountains, shade structures and more. Woods said if approved, the features they order should […]
Jackson County Establishing Hotline For Flood Damage Reports
Jackson County EMA has established a hotline for residents and business owners to report flood damage. Anyone who has taken flood damage is asked to call (931) 268-6177. Jackson County EMA Spokesperson Derek Woolbright said residents who call will receive a voicemail prompt asking for their name, phone number and address. Woolbright said that residents […]
Overton County Roads Open With Temporary Fixes
Overton County is beginning to recover from flood damage that occurred on roadways. County Road Superintendent James Norrod said the Dry Hollow and Rickman areas took the worst damage. Norrod said roads are open Tuesday with temporary fixes. “We’ve set a lot of cones out at dangerous places,” Norrod said. “Something that’s narrowed down, you […]
Trousdale Man Arrested In Jackson Co On Murder Charges
A Trousdale County man faces criminal homicide charges and attempted first degree murder charges after being arrested in Jackson County Monday night. 53-year-old Todd Lee Freeman allegedly attacked three people at a Trousdale County home on Riverview Estates Lane. One of the victims, 66-year-old Katherine Crawford Darnell, died from her injuries. Two other people remain […]
Overton Heritage Museum Highlighting UC Settlers
The Overton County Heritage Museum is highlighting the American Revolution and the people who settled in the county after the war. Museum Director Paula Stover said that since the exhibit has opened, more information has come out about western expansion into Overton County. “When we started the exhibit we thought we’d find 20 to 25 […]
UC Summer Camp Directors Expect A Normal Turnout
Directors of summer camps across the region have a positive outlook when it comes to attendance for the upcoming season. Cedar Lake Camp Executive Director Ryan Higgins said his spring camp had a record turnout, so he anticipates the trend to continue. “We had a significant sized camp last year and was very healthy,” Higgins […]
