Sleep In Heavenly Peace Works To Ensure All Kids Have A Bed To Sleep In
A national organization has opened a Putnam County location. Sleep In Heavenly Peace is a group of volunteers dedicated to building, assembling, and delivering top-notch bunk beds to children and families in need. Trevor Larsen is Co-President of the Putnam County location. He and his wife Madie moved to Cookeville during the pandemic and looked […]
Fentress Commission To Hold Public Hearing About Off-Road Vehicles
Fentress County Commission will hold a public forum next month to discuss the potential for more opportunities for offroad vehicles. Representatives Kelly Kiesling and John Mark Windle presented the idea to the County Commission at its August meeting. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said after hearing from the public, there have been a lot of questions […]
TWRA Proposing New Fishing Regulations For Tennessee Waters
TWRA asking for public comment on proposed new fishing regulations in Tennessee waters. Regional Fisheries Program Manager Mark Thurman there are several proposals for waters specific to the Upper Cumberland, including Fall Creek Falls. He said these include kreel limits for bass, blue gill, and catfish. “The goal of that regulation is to increase the […]
Composting Leaves Helps Maintain Nutrients And Minerals For Yard
Autumn leaves on the ground serve as a good time to start a composting pile. Putnam County Solid Waste Program Manager Lisa Luck said composting is an easy process, and anyone can do it. She said to start with four wooden pallets and put the leaf pile in the middle, and mother nature will take […]
Man Arrested And Charged With Criminal Trespassing And Reckless Burning In Warren
Warren County Sheriff’s Deputies dispatched to 951 Isha Lane Monday in response to an individual who had been banned from the premises. Robert Vincent Halter had set up camp with an uncontained fire on the Isha Institute of Inner-Sciences property. At the time the press release had been sent out, the fire was still active. […]
Chimneys Need To Be Inspected Once A Year Before Heating Up
A Crossville fireplace professional says your chimney needs to be inspected at least once this year before firing up your fireplace. Fireplaces Direct Owner Terry Bowen said once accumulation reaches a quarter inch or greater, you run the risk of a fire in the passageway where smoke exits. “In 43 years, I’ve seen a lot […]
New Halloween Destination Open In Silver Point
A new Halloween Attraction company celebrating its first spooky season in Silver Point this year. Halloween Hollow Founders and Creators Carroll Moore and Erica McElroy both have experience in the haunted house realm. Moore said when planning the site they try to take into account various aspects of scares to have a genre for everyone. […]
Crossville Council Joins Roane State In Efforts To Expand Nursing Program
Crossville City Council donating $100,000 to Roane State as the campus raises funds to expand its nursing program. Director Holly Hanson said the money will help build two additional classrooms and a lab at the Crossville campus. “One of the most important things is that we will be able to provide local students to serve […]
American Red Cross Trying To Build Membership Of White Co Disaster Team
The American Red Cross hosting a volunteer expo in White County Tuesday to help build participation in its recently formed Disaster Action Team. Event Organizer Brooke Luna said the group was established in July but still only has three members. ‘There’s going to be several volunteers throughout the Upper Cumberland there, and then also our […]
Livingston Celebrating Halloween On The 31st
Livingston will observe Halloween on the 31st Monday night. Mayor Curtis Hayes said city police will be out that night ensuring trick-or-treaters are safe. “We’ll be out in full force along with all of our public safety employees, police and fire,” Hayes said. “Trying to make sure that everybody is safe and have a good […]
