17-Year Cicada Invasion To Miss Most Of Upper Cumberland
One of the summer’s most notorious noises will make a return to Tennessee this year. The 17-year cicada called Brood X is set to emerge from the ground in late May. But the Upper Cumberland should be safe and sound. Putnam County Ag Extension Agent Wayne Key said the invasion will affect primarily east Tennessee. […]
Putnam Household Hazardous Waste Facility Closed April 13
The Putnam County Household Hazardous Waste Facility will be closed on Tuesday, April 13. Solid Waste Director Doug Ashburn said this is due to the facility manager needing to leave for annual re-certification. Ashburn said it is simply a staffing situation for that date. The Putnam County Household Hazardous Waste Facility will reopen on Wednesday, […]
Livingston-Overton Co. Chamber Of Commerce Introduces New Website
Overton County has a new way of promoting tourism and business through its freshly developed website. Discoverlivingstontn.com is a one-stop site to find places to shop, eat and play. Chamber of Commerce Director Shannon Cantrell said the website still lacks a few additions, but it is operational and ready to be explored. “One of the […]
Social Health Courses In Schools Deferred To 2022
Senator Paul Bailey said he is not deterred by a bill he sponsored to improve social health skills being moved to the 2022 calendar. Bailey said the idea was brought to him by a Tennessee Tech Professor. Bailey said the bill creates course work to build skills for things like for healthy relationships, technology use […]
Cookeville’s Texas Roadhouse Officially Open For Business
Cookeville’s long awaited Texas Roadhouse officially opened Monday. The Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce, Mayor Randy Porter and restaurant staff gathered for the ribbon cutting. Managing Partner Jim Jolly said his crew is ready for an expected busy opening day. “We open the doors at three today,” Jolly said. “We practiced this weekend. We were […]
Tech Hosting Film Focusing On Similarities In Differences
A film focusing on the universal feeling of being an outsider and discovering common bonds is being hosted virtually at Tennessee Tech. Alien Citizen Actor, Writer and Producer Elizabeth Liang will be answering questions on ZOOM during a Q&A and Workshop on April 12 and 14. Liang said struggling to connect because of race, language […]
Willow Avenue Apartment Kitchen Fire Contained to One Unit
A 2014 North Willow Avenue apartment suffered kitchen damage after a stove fire Sunday night. Cookeville Fire Chief Daryl Blair said the flames were contained to just one unit. “Whenever they opened the door, they had quite a bit of smoke in the apartment and had water flowing,” Blair said. “Theses apartments are sprinkled which […]
Fresh Food Aid Coming To Byrdstown Residents
Relief for anyone in need of food is coming to Byrdstown on Wednesday. Forbus Circuit United Methodist Pastor John Dietz said local farmers are providing fresh food through COVID aid. Dietz said 450 boxes containing meat, dairy and produce will be available at the Byrdstown Activities Park Pavilion. “We’re the ones that are truly blessed […]
UC Family Justice Center Campaigning For Sexual Violence Survivors
The Upper Cumberland Family Justice Center is campaigning for change in society’s response to sexual assault survivors. As a part of Sexual Violence Awareness Month, the agency is participating in the, “Start By Believing,” movement. Community Response Specialist Sy Fehrman said the awareness and action campaign is meant to encourage people to express belief when […]
Putnam Schools Open Registration For Families April 13
The enrollment window for Putnam County Schools opens Tuesday for new and returning students. Attendance Supervisor Chris Pierce said this registration welcome window is vital for families with pre-K and kindergarten students. Pierce said that students already in Putnam County pre-K should have a simple registration process if they are attending the school they’re zoned […]
