Cookeville Leisure Services Revenue Seeing Pre-Pandemic Figures
The revenue stream of Cookeville’s Leisure Services Department starting to come back strong. Finance Director Brenda Imel said that the pandemic greatly affected the revenue stream, with last year’s collection just a third of its normal numbers. She said that it’s promising to see that people are back out and enjoying what the community has […]
Heavy Rain After Winter Of Salting Roads Causing More Potholes
If you have been on the roads the last 24 hours, you’ve noticed potholes developing seemingly right under your wheels. Clay County Road Supervisor Jason Browning said this time of year it is inevitable. This week’s rain after periodic salting causes potholes to form more quickly. “The water gets down under there and kind of […]
Cumberland Sheriff’s Office New Animal Control Unit Better Helping In Cruelty Cases
Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office is seeing success with its new animal control unit operations. Community Relations Director Gary Howard said that the city of Crossville had one animal control person and the county had one full-time and one part-time. He said that the new operations both save time for the Sheriff’s Office on calls, as […]
Final Day To Pay Property Taxes On Monday
This week marks the last few days to pay property taxes. Overton County Trustee Peggy Clark Smith said that with the deadline on Monday, this is a very busy time for her office. She said that out of $8 million due, about one-fourth of that is still unpaid. “It is broken down by the county […]
Livingston Awaiting Hazard Mitigation Grant Feedback On How To Move Forward
Livingston’s frustrations with TEMA and FEMA continue as the agencies leaves the city in a wait and see situation on its hazard mitigation grant application. Mayor Curtis Hayes said the agencies mentioned another pot of money may be available but have not shared specifics. “We’re in the hurry up and wait mode,” Hayes said. “The […]
Fentress Commission, E-911, Board Of Education Partnering On Emergency Comm. Upgrades
Fentress County Commission, E-911, and the Fentress County Board of Education are forming a partnership to upgrade the county’s radio towers. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said that it’s been about 25 years since the last update to the whole system. He said that with all of the mountains and valleys in the county, it’s created […]
Highlands Economic Partnership Introduces New Staff Members
A new leadership team set to take the Highlands Economic Partnership forward. CEO and President Amy New said three new faces join the group: Economic Development Director Rod Kirk, Investor and Community Relations Director Adam Poe and Existing Industry and Workforce Development Director Ryan Barnhart. “This is obviously a big change in leadership, but I […]
Several Warren Roads Flooded, Van Buren Crews Addressing Road Conditions
Warren County Highway Department reporting several impassable roads due to flooding Wednesday. Road Superintendent Levie Glenn said water covers county roads in the southeast portion of the county. Those communities include Irving College, Centertown and Viola. Glenn said crews will survey the areas throughout the day as waterways are expected to rise. Glenn said no […]
CRMC Looking To Expand Sports Medicine Program To Facilitate Growth
Cookeville Regional Medical Center has the opportunity to expand its sports medicine program. Director of Therapy Services Shona Davis-Smith said that leasing space at a sports rehab facility in Willow Tree Shopping Center will help with the program’s rapid growth, particularly in the pediatric department. The hospital took over providing physical trainers for the athletics […]
Scholarship Applications Open For Cumberland Co Agriculture Students
Cumberland County students attending Tennessee Tech to study agriculture can apply for the Holder-Bush scholarship. The Cumberland County Soil Conservation funds the program. Office Manager Lynn Carey said eligible students can earn up to $300. “Our district does different functions throughout the year, and we use that money,” Carey said. “Our main fundraiser that we do […]
