UCEMC Volunteering At Livingston’s Winningham Park To Improve Walking Areas
UCEMC began a two-day community project in Livingston Thursday clearing overgrown trees around the walkways of Winningham Park. District Manager Ben Winningham said about 40 UCEMC employees volunteering for the project as a part of the statewide Electric Cooperative Day of Service. “My guys and gals are absolutely tickled to death to be out here […]
Renegade Fishing Tournament Being Held At Dale Hollow Lake
Hundreds of anglers arrived in Pickett County as the Renegade Classic Bass Fishing Tournament kickoffs Thursday. County Executive Stephen Bilbrey said the county commission made a $2,000 donation during its meeting this week to help with the operation. “It does cost a little bit to get those folks here, and so the county donated, the […]
Construction Of HRS Hickory Valley Development Ahead Of Schedule
Construction going as planned a month into Highland Residential Services’ Hickory Valley development. Development CEO Alvin Nance of a Knoxville-based real estate firm updated the housing authority board on construction progress Thursday. Nance said some building pads are complete and framing has begun. “The schedule is calling for us to be complete by January 31st […]
838 Acres Added To Fall Creek Falls State Park
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation announced Thursday that Fall Creek Falls will expand by some 838 acres. The land acquisition is the result of the combined efforts of TennGreen Land Conservancy, The Nature Conservancy in Tennessee, and The Conservation Fund. Fall Creek Falls is already one of the largest in Tennessee, encompassing some […]
Putnam Commission Approves Purchase Of New Voting Machines
95 new election machines on the way to Putnam County after the county commission approved the purchased. Election Administrator Michelle Honeycutt said the gear will have a new paper trail that audits a voter’s selection. “There will be a tape in the back of the machine that you will see in a locked box, and […]
Show Support For Domestic Violence Survivors On Purple Thursday
Purple Thursday celebrated to raise awareness of domestic violence and to show support for survivors. Upper Cumberland Family Justice Center Director Amy Stockwell said the day serves as a special reminder during Domestic Violence Awareness Month that domestic violence can happen to anyone. She said there is a certain stigma that brings feelings of shame […]
Ben Lomand Hoping To Begin Cumberland Internet Access Soon
Ben Lomand will soon begin work on expanding internet access in Cumberland County after a $24 million grant. CEO Greg Smartt said the contract for the work had not been let out just yet, but the Department of Economic and Community Development wants the project completed within the next 24 to 36 months. He said […]
Cookeville FD Responds To Buck Mountain Road Fire
Cookeville Fire Department had a swift response to a household fire on Buck Mountain Road Wednesday afternoon. Battalion Chief Cliff Venters said he did not have an exact address at the time of reporting, but that it was in the Old Qualls Road area. When responders arrived, he said there was visible smoke. Venters said the cause […]
