Crossville Announced As Headquarters For Tech Startup
Crossville was announced Tuesday as the headquarters for technology startup Whisper Aero. Whisper Aero focuses on developing the next generation of electric thrusters for drones, aircraft and electric vertical takeoff and landing. The company focuses on reducing noise pollution as the technology is applied to consumer markets and development of electric propulsion devices. The new […]
CHS FFA Recognized As Outstanding Middle TN Chapter
The Cookeville High School FFA has been recognized as an outstanding chapter in Middle Tennessee. Greenhouse Instructor Jason Dossett said this recognition shows just how hard students worked over the last year. Dossett said that despite the pandemic, students found a way to make a community impact. “We actually got to do a reforestation project,” […]
Friends of White Plains Historic Home Looking For Members To Preserve Algood History
Friends of White Plains Historic Home looking for new members to continue preservation efforts of Algood’s White Plains Home. Board of Directors Member Laura Clemons said the start of the new fiscal year brings another annual membership drive. “People who feel strongly about their county or their particular town, I think they want to be […]
T-DOT Begins Three-Year, Four Mile Project At S.R. 26 In DeKalb
A DeKalb County improvement project has begun along some four miles of State Route 26. T-DOT Community Relations Officer Rae-Anne Bradley said work includes grading and drainage upgrades as well as constructing retaining walls and paving. “Currently, drivers will notice the majority of construction taking place on either side of State Route 26 while the […]
Livingston Hazard Mitigation Application Received By FEMA
Livingston’s hazard mitigation grant application to buy at-risk homes in a flood plain is in FEMA’s hands. Administrative Assistant Rebecca Clayton said that five to six homeowners have said they want to be in this program. Clayton said the city has applied for roughly $830,000 to buy affected homes. “This is an estimate of what […]
Rail Trail Authority Wants Local Support For Trail Expansion
The Tennessee Central Rail Trail Authority is seeking support from local municipalities for east to west trail expansion. Cookeville City Council Member Charles Womack brought a resolution before the council Monday night. Womack said that in its desire to expand, the Rail Trail Authority thought the best way to get federal funding for the project […]
Putnam Sheriff Farris Elected President Of State Sheriffs’ Association
Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris has been elected the president of the Tennessee Sheriffs’ Association. Farris received the majority vote of the 95 Sheriffs of Tennessee during the 2021 Fall Conference & 50th Anniversary. Farris said it is an honor to be elected to the position. “It’s one thing to serve your community and the […]
South Fentress Park Closing During 127 Yard Sale
The South Fentress Park will be closed from August 4th until August 8. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said this is because of the 127 Yard sale. He said the park will reopen once the 690 mile yard sale is over. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Fentress County Executive’s Office at […]
Van Buren High School Hosts Informational Night For Students And Parents
Van Buren High School will host an informational back to school night Tuesday evening. Principal Katina Simmons said the event will serve both parents and students with information as the new school year begins. “We’re really big on communication with our parents and our students,” Simmons said. “The more they know the more information they […]
Byrdstown Dollar General Damaged After Tuesday Commercial Fire
The Byrdstown Dollar General at 8545 Highway 111 will be closed for a few weeks after a commercial fire early Tuesday morning. Byrdstown-Pickett County Fire Chief Garry Garrett said his department as well as the state bomb and arson department are conducting an investigation to find the cause. “The inside of it is real smokey […]
