Fentress County Highway Department Pursuing Grant For Park Access
The Fentress County Highway Department is pursuing a federal grant for repaving nearly eight miles of road. Highway Administrator Joey Reagan said this would be through the Federal Lands Access Program. Reagan said the grant would improve access to the Honey Creek Overlook, Big South Fork River and Mount Helen Area. “If this program can […]
Crossville’s Eric Curlett Named Pilot Flying J 2021 Road Warrior
A Crossville man was just named the Pilot Flying J Road Warrior of 2021. Eric Curlett is a 20-year Marine veteran who has been trucking with Maverick Transportation for six years. He said that while it was surprising, the award is an honor. “A lot of times truck drivers don’t really get recognized for the […]
Monterey Opens New Tourism Website Highlighting Local Attractions
Monterey has launched a new tourism website promoting what the town has to offer. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said learn where to eat, stay and play by visiting exploremontereytn.com. “I just thought it was time that Monterey focused on Monterey, and so, what we’re trying to do is really figure out what we have to […]
CRMC Undergoing Branding And Signage Updates
Cookeville Regional has began a 12-month process to update its branding and signage. Chief Strategy Officer Ricky Shelton said through analytics and research, the hospital has found a new color scheme of orange, light blue and dark blue. “What we’re trying to do is provide a consistent brand image for the medical center,” Shelton said. […]
Fall Creek Falls Hiring In Lead Up To Lodge Opening
The Lodge at Fall Creek Falls is set to open in early 2022, that means time to ramp up hiring. On-the-spot interviews are taking place Friday a. Park Manger Jacob Young said more than 60 new jobs are coming to Van Buren County with lodging returning to the park. “When you get over here, there’s […]
Baxter Cuts Ribbon On New 80 Home Subdivision
Community members in Baxter came together for a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new subdivision off of Mopar Road near Highway 56 Wednesday. D.R. Horton Division President Danny Clawson said that his team wanted to bring this 80 home subdivision to meet a community need for housing. He said that he hopes to continue a partnership […]
Tennessee School Board Association Leaving National School Board Association
The Tennessee School Board Association will not remain a member of the National School Board Association. That is according to Upper Cumberland District Director and White County School Board Chair Jayson McDonald. McDonald said the state board voted unanimously to not renew membership. “They were really focused on contentious efforts as far as critical race […]
Overton Considering Water Access Expansion with ARP Funding
Water access in Overton County could see longstanding issues resolved through American Rescue Plan money. County Executive Ben Danner said up to $6 million in work extending water or improving infrastructure are being considered. “We’ve got some areas at Dry Hollow and some places in Rickman and some other places,” Danner said. “For years the […]
Supply Chain Issues Affecting Cookeville City Department Vehicle Purchase
Supply chain issues are creating difficulties for several Cookeville city departments to purchase vehicles. Cookeville Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said that his department received notice of a canceled order after the city council approved the purchase of a single-axel dump truck through Sourcewell. Woods said the discovery of a new contract available through the […]
Beautiful Christmas Craft Fair Returns To Spencer This Weekend
A craft fair tradition happening since the early 1980’s returns for another year in Van Buren County. The Beautiful Christmas Craft Fair opens this Friday and Saturday through the local UT ag extension office. Agent Paula May said the event will have 19 local vendors. “Several of them are new vendors that have not been […]
