This Week’s Hot Weather Could Cause Another Voluntary Power Curtailment
You may have wondered what caused local power companies to recommend lesser use of electricity last week. The appeal was a part of TVA’s four-step emergency load curtailment program. Spokesperson Scott Brooks said the hot weather and available power last week initiated the plan. “We actually have a system center in Chattanooga where they are […]
UCHRA Transportation In Need Of New Vehicles And Parts
UCHRA’s transportation department feeling the pressures of today’s vehicle and part shortages. Executive Director Mark Farley said the current fleet has several maintenance issues. Farley said the fear is that the agency’s routes may be impacted. “We are running into situations where particular parts of the vehicle we can’t get repaired,” Farley said. “We do […]
Cookeville Developer Submits Proposal For Fairgrounds Expo Center Hotel
Saffron Development LLC of Cookeville identified by Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter as the party interested in developing a hotel by the new fairgrounds expo center. Porter said conversations have began as to what the hotel could be. “I met with these folks one time last week and started the process of how we would […]
CRMC Updates Visitation Hours To Normal Operations
Cookeville Regional Medical Center extended visitation hospital-wide to normal hours Tuesday. Visiting hours are now from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The hospital has been under COVID visitation guidelines over the past two years.
NextStep For Life Helps Young Adults Gain Healthy Life Skills
One Cookeville organization is working to help those struggling with addiction and other issues in the Upper Cumberland find their purpose. Diane Roland is the Executive Director of NextStep For Life. Roland said that they provide a Christian-based, transitional living program that helps participants learn how to have healthy emotions, set boundaries, and gain a […]
White Co Commission Approves Budget With More 9-11 Funding
Additional 9-11 funding, employee raises and some new deputy vehicles among the new expenditures of White County’s newest budget. Commissioners passed a budget that includes an estimated $15 million dollar general fund Monday. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said besides those additions, the spending plan remains pretty consistent to last year. “9-11 that is just […]
