Commercial Flight Consultant Request Published By UC Regional Airport
Commercial flight consultants can begin presenting their qualifications to the Upper Cumberland Regional Airport. The Airport Board approved publishing the request Thursday night. Airport Manager Dean Selby said the airport can get answers to unknown questions, like airlines to partner with and the best destinations. Selby said there is already buzz about how this region […]
Falling While Aging Does Not Have To Be Normal
It is Falls Prevention Week and there are multiple steps anyone can take to keep getting around safely. Sara Martin is the Family Caregiver and Evidence Based Assistant for the Area Agency on Aging and Disability. Martin said that falling is not actually a normal part of aging. “Some signs of being more aware of […]
Windle Says Skinner Mountain Preservation Keeps The UC Way Of Life
State Representative John Mark Windle said forest preservation at Skinner Mountain ensures the things local residents enjoy will stay intact. This Wednesday, some 11,000 acres were permanently protected along the Overton and Fentress County line. Windle said more than ever, Ohio and Kentucky residents want to develop recreation homes in the area. “Our plateau has […]
Clay Looking Forward To Opportunities Through New TDEC Initiative
Clay County Mayor Dale Reagan is looking forward to meeting with TDEC about the development of Clay’s tourism industry. TDEC announced a new initiative Wednesday aimed at growing tourism industries in rural and distressed counties by leveraging state lands. Reagan said that the opportunity to highlight their area using nearby Standing Stone, Dale Hollow Lake, […]
Overton Annex Building Sale Nets $301,000 for County
The Overton County Annex Building has sold for $301,000, exceeding expectations for what the building could bring in. County Executive Ben Danner said they got over 100 bids on the property. Danner said the bid winner has a track record of purchasing and renovating buildings in Livingston and Overton County. “A lot of people are […]
Gainesboro Pet Adoption Event Happening Downtown Saturday
Multiple animal organizations will be hosting a pet adoption event in Gainesboro Saturday. Jackson County Domestic Animal Committee Member Karen Fitzmaurice said the event begins at 10:00 a.m. by the county courthouse. “Jackson County has no animal shelter or animal warden, and it makes it very difficult for people when they get drop offs of […]
UC Way: Clay Student Organization Working To Decrease Destructive Decisions
One member of the Clay County Anti-Drug Coalition has been doing his part to help high school students to make safe decisions. Daniel Roberts is the coordinator for the Students Against Destructive Decision Club. “Our goal is to bring awareness to distracted driving to combat underage drinking and driving, tobacco use and prescription drug issues […]
Heavenly Host Lutheran Church To Host 12th Annual Oktoberfest Fundraiser
Heavenly Host Lutheran Church will host its 12th annual Oktoberfest celebration this Saturday, September 25th. Organizer Donnie Baumgart said that the Heavenly Host Lutheran Church works to serve both the community and the students of its school. “We preach the gospel and we have a school and our school is thriving,” Baumgart said. “And this […]
UC Regional Airport Approves More Funding To Complete Fuel Farm
The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport Board approved raising its portion of funding on the latest fuel farm phase. Airport Manager Dean Selby said that because bids for tank design and installation came in roughly $300,000 more than projected. The airport upped its share of the costs to 20 percent. Selby said now the airport needs […]
Johnson Completes Term As CRMC Medical Staff President
Dr. Bruce Johnson finished his term as Chief of Staff at his last meeting on the Cookeville Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees Thursday night. Johnson has been a member since 2017 serving on various committees during his tenure as Chief of Staff. The CRMC Board of Trustees approved a resolution thanking him for his […]
