White County Planning Approves 23 Lot, 10 Lot Subdivision Plats
The White County Planning Commission approved four final subdivision plats on Tuesday night. The largest being 23 new lots on North Spring Street and Charles Golden Road. Planner Tommy Lee said the developer provided two cashier checks guaranteeing the infrastructure needed to serve that area will be installed. “It’s insurance as a purchaser of property […]
Keep Putnam Beautiful Continues Fight Of Ongoing Litter Issue In Upper Cumberland
If you travel Highway 111 in Cookeville, you noticed the median mowed this week and in its aftermath, trash all through the grass. Keep Putnam County Beautiful Executive Coordinator Rob Wright said that litter in the county happens both intentionally and unintentionally. He said that the best thing to do to fix the issue is […]
Upper Cumberland EMS Awards Spotlight Individual Achievements
The Upper Cumberland EMS Directors Association held its annual awards banquet Tuesday night. Association Secretary and Van Buren EMS Director Tiwanna Bricker said this event gives a chance to highlight work done around the year and over a lifetime. Bricker said they only give out individual awards, highlighting the standout workers and not departments in […]
Cookeville Considering Re-Marketing Portion Of New Gas Capacity
Cookeville City Council will consider re-marketing some of its newly acquired gas transportation capacity from the East Tennessee Pipeline. Gas Department Director Jeff Mills said that the city was lucky to gain access to the additional 3,000 dekatherms to accommodate the city’s growth. He said that because there is not an immediate need for the […]
Keisling Honors Two Clay County Families With Road Dedications
State Representative Kelly Keisling traveled to Clay County Wednesday dedicating two roadways to the Rich and Plumlee families. The mile stretch starting at 9456 Clay County Highway in Moss now known as John “Mock” Rich Korean War Veteran Highway. Daughter Dianna Kincaid said it was a special day to see the road sign revealed. “My […]
Livingston Fire Chief Makes Ordinance Changes, BOA Approves First Reading
Livingston approved the first reading of its open burn ordinance, in an attempt to add local oversight. Fire Chief Rocky Dial said those burning larger piles of leaves would need to get permitted in advance. The exemption for needing a permit is any leaf pile that does not exceed a six foot diameter, three foot […]
UCHRA Working Towards Multimillion-Dollar Grant Application For UC Needs
UCHRA will apply for a 3-year, $25 million state grant to address multiple needs in the Upper Cumberland Region. Director Mark Farley said the plan is to use the funding to create one-access point to streamline services. “We’re going up against some stiff competition,” Farley said. “We’ll be going up against the United Ways, large […]
Flash Flood Warning Issued In Van Buren, Several Roads Impassable
Van Buren County seeing several impassable roads due to heavy rains and flooding in the northeast part of the county Wednesday. EMA Deputy Director William Maxwell said those roads include Cane Creek Road, potentially Highway 30, and the park road from the Rock House Creek Bridge. He said the situation is still developing. “Northeastern part […]
UCHRA Restructured Policy Council Discuss Needs Across Region
Homelessness, mental health and child care among the most important issues to be tackled by the UCHRA Policy Council. The newly structured group held its first meeting Wednesday. Regional elected officials originally formed the board. Now, 19 members that represent fields like utilities to law enforcement make up the council. Chairman Randy Heady said he […]
White County: Four To Six Inches Of Rain On Southern Hickory Valley Road
White County EMA Director Matt McBride said that flooding is only minor at this time. McBride said that he has gotten word of flooding on Hickory Valley Road in the southern part of the county. He said four to six inches of water is reportedly covering one lane. He said the department is still currently […]
