Center Hill Lake Primitive Campsite Booking Made 24/7
Center Hill Lake has made its primitive campsite booking available 24/7, with more sites available. Park Ranger Ashley Webster said patrons used to be required to call the park’s resource office but now can visit recreation.gov for bookings. Webster said 11 camping sites in seven areas will be available in 2021. “I know there’s nothing […]
Algood Citywide Yard Sale Pairing Up With Mingle Market
Algood is doubling down on local shopping when the first citywide yard sale takes place alongside Algood’s Mingle Market. Roy Phipps with Parks and Recreation said the yard sale is June 4-5 and the city is simply facilitating the sale. Phipps said the city’s only role with the yard sale is they are waiving permits […]
Bear Sightings Expected In UC As Animals Look For New Habitat
Upper Cumberland residents need to be aware that young black bears will begin moving through the area looking for a habitat. TWRA Information & Education Officer Mime Barnes said this is the mostly likely time of year for people to spot a bear. Barnes said the goal is to get them out of town and […]
Putnam Animal Shelter Wants to Update Software
The Cookeville-Putnam County Animal Shelter wants new software to take better care of their animals and the community. Shelter Director Jennifer Tracy said the software the shelter is asking for expands the capabilities of day-to-day operations, as well as aids in efficiency. “It’s really the Cadillac of shelter software, quite honestly,” Tracy said. “I used […]
UC Habitat For Humanity Asking Contractors To Help Seniors In Need
Upper Cumberland Habitat For Humanity is in desperate need for contractors willing to help seniors. Executive Director Pam Ealey said there are nine assessed projects and nine projects waiting to be assessed. Ealey said they will reach out to contractors about doing paid work to help seniors and they are not getting callbacks or get […]
Putnam Weekend Cleanup Planned For Those Affected By May Tornado
The Putnam County Volunteer Response Organization is asking for volunteers to help clean up after last week’s tornado. Member Randy Adams said they will be working two shifts on both Saturday and Sunday from 8:00-12:00 and 12:00 to 4:00 PM. Adams said volunteers can help fill the gap between cleanup professionals and homeowners struggling with […]
Growth in Cyberattacks Lead to Calls for Better Education
A growing awareness of cybersecurity threats should lead to better preparation, according to Tennessee Tech expert. Two major cyberattacks have shut down two major industries in the past three weeks. Assistant Director for Tennessee Tech’s Cybersecurity Education, Research and Outreach Department Eric Brown said the most important thing to understand when it comes to these […]
Cookeville’s Hometown Hot Chicken Bringing Nashville Tradition To UC
The Nashville tradition of hot chicken has made its debut in the Cookeville community. Hometown Hot Chicken operated and owned by Jaden Flynn, Scott Knight and Adam Parks. Flynn said Cookeville presented an untapped market, and the three wanted to take advantage. “Scott and Adam were always driving to Nashville to get hot chicken and […]
Volunteer Event To Improve Dog’s Health In Warren County Shelters
Warren County residents have a chance Friday night to build skills needed to improve the lives of dogs inside rescues and shelters. Crossroads Shelter Aid Founder Ashley Bouldin said she and a dog trainer have teamed up with Warren County Animal Control and Adoption Center for the training. Bouldin said all volunteers need is compassion […]
