Pothole Issues On Tennessee Ave. Could Be Addressed Through T-DOT Partnership
Some Cookeville residents concerned about potholes along the southern portion of Tennessee Avenue. Council Member Eric Walker said construction traffic around several new projects are likely part of the problem. “The biggest thing is is that we’re seeing a lot of potholes,” Walker said. “That was an older road that wasn’t really initially built for […]
Putnam County Visitors Bureau Welcomes Shan Stout As Director Of Tourism
Putnam County Visitor Bureau’s Shan Stout had a successful first day as the new Director of Tourism. Stout said she comes from a family of tourism, with her mother working in the Smithville-DeKalb Chamber of Commerce. She said that with other positions in marketing and tourism such as the Director of the Smithville Fiddler’s Jamboree, […]
WCTE Taking Part In Statewide Initiative To Broadcast Classroom Content To Home
A new PBS Tennessee initiative coming to three Upper Cumberland school districts that would bridge the digital divide in broadband access. WCTE Education and Engagement Director Dr. Cephas Ablakwa leads the statewide Datacasting Initiative. Ablakwa said WCTE will use its signal to broadcast classroom content to a device at home. “Basically just how television comes […]
Livingston Finds New Funding Opportunity For Cash Street Homes
Livingston is pursuing a new option to buyout Cash Street properties impacted by Dillon Pond flooding. Mayor Curtis Hayes said he has submitted a request for $1.8 million from the state’s revolving loan program. “Get a grant and the loan be forgiven that’s the goal of this and to purchase properties that are eligible and […]
Sparta-White Co Rescue Squad Responds To Injured Hiker Over Weekend
The Sparta-White County Volunteer Rescue Squad helped an injured hiker Sunday at Virgin Falls. Assistant Chief Charlie Tollison said the man called for help some two miles into the trail, immobilized from a possible broken knee. “In that certain area there around what they call the Cable Crossing, we’ve got a spot that we can […]
Crossville Teen Completes First Solo Flight
Crossville teen Blake Bowman has completed his first solo flight at 17-years-old. Bowman is the first Cumberland County student to solo through the county’s school program that allows students to study aviation. A total of 15 students are currently part of the program. Certified Flight Instructor Coby Lehman said that he’s proud of Bowman for […]
Overton County Audit Shows Serious Issues In School District
A Tennessee Comptroller’s Office audit of Overton County “shows serious problems” citing the school system on 10 findings for the fiscal year ending June 2021. Communications Director John Dunn said the growth from two to 10 findings over the past year causes concern. “We really encourage Overton County to consider the idea of having a […]
White Co Recycling Center Progressing Towards Summer Completion
Concrete has been laid for White County’s new recycling facility at its landfill. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the county will proceed with putting up the building that will sort and store recyclable materials from trash. “White County has historically we’ve depended on outside contractors to handle our recycling products,” Robinson said. “The market […]
CRMC Colonoscopies Made Easier Through Open Access
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and Cookeville Regional is making it easier than ever to receive a colonoscopy. Gastroenterologist Dr. Nicole Pisapia said that open access colonoscopies streamline the process of getting a colonoscopy by cutting out an unnecessary appointment. “You basically just get referred here and you get all of your instructions over […]
Spring Weather Can Begin Insect Pressure In Homes
The return of spring can also bring the return of insect infestations, also known as insect pressure, in your home. Putnam County Extension Agent Wayne Key said that insect pressure is whenever an influx of insects enter a space we don’t want them and they become a nuisance. He said that the most common in […]
