Checking For Depression Early Can Be Life Saving
Depression can affect anyone, showing itself in a long list of symptoms that change someone. That is according to Volunteer Behavioral Health Senior Vice President of Operations Nathan Miller. Miller said appetite, sleep and an outlook on the world can all be altered. Thursday is National Depression Screening Day. Miller said anyone feeling a change […]
Van Buren Elementary School Gym Floor To Be Replaced
Van Buren Elementary’s gym floor will be replaced thanks to federal COVID money. Director of Schools Cheryl Cole said the school board’s spending plan includes the capital project. “It’s rubberized right now,” Cole said. ‘We’ve had it for about 24 years. It’s past its life expectancy, and we’re hoping to put wood in. But, we’ll […]
Baxter’s Azteca Mexican Grill Opens Doors Thursday With Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
The long-awaited Azteca Mexican Grill off of Nashville Highway opened its doors in Baxter on Thursday. Community members, leaders, and customers came together for a ribbon-cutting and dine-in services. Owner Dora Pacheco said that finally being able to open is a long-time dream made into reality. She said there are several things she looks forward […]
Cumberland County Confirms EF-1 Tornado, First Ever In October
National Weather Service and Cumberland County EMA damage assessments show an EF-1 tornado touched down Wednesday night, just north of Crossville. It reportedly touched down just before 6:00 PM with max winds of 90 miles per hour. The path length was roughly 1 mile and path width was 50 yards. This would be the first […]
Fentress Installs Temporary Fix Partially Opening Clear Creek Lane
The Fentress County Highway Department has been able to install a temporary fix on Clear Creek Lane. Safety Designee Barbara Powell said this will be one lane until culverts can be reinstalled on the road. Powell said that reports came in that roughly 15 families had been stranded before the fix. Road Supervisor Joey Reagan […]
Several Cumberland Homes Damaged By Winds, Flooding Closes Road
Cumberland County EMA reporting minor damage after strong straight line winds Wednesday. EMA Director Travis Cole said the Lawson Road area north of Crossville was the most affected. “We’ve been out doing our damage assessment, and so far, we have seven homes affected,” Cole said. “Only one of which we would call major damage, because […]
One Fatality After Van Buren Flooding, Most Roads Back Open
One fatality after flooding in Van Buren County Wednesday night. EMS Director and PIO Tiwanna Bricker said that a vehicle was swept away on Mooneyham Lonewood Road with two occupants. One occupant passed away and one was transported to the hospital. Road Supervisor Randy Oakes said most Van Buren roads are back open after the […]
Fentress Road Damage Strands Families, Overton Repairing Berryfield Ln
Fentress County has experienced significant flood damage on Clear Creek Lane. Road Supervisor Joey Reagan said the road got washed out splitting the road in two, and stranding about 15 families. Reagan said crews are working on the road now but expects the road to be closed for multiple days. He said they are working […]
Sparta’s Lester Flatt Celebration Hosting Several Performances And Firework Show
One of the biggest events in the city of Sparta returns this Saturday. The Lester Flatt Celebration at Liberty Square begins at 12:45. Mayor Jeff Young said Sparta is the home town of the Bluegrass legend. Young said the annul event keeps the music tradition alive. “Bluegrass has always just been a big part of […]
Van Buren Seeing Additional Impassable Roads, Heavy Rains In Overton, White
Cumberland County EMA has emergency crews dispatched to clear trees and down power lines on Lawson Road. Trees are also reportedly down on Tabor Loop. EMA Director Travis Cole is asking residents to stay out of the area and let the responders work. He said cars are piling up from people trying to see damage […]
