Cumberland Scenic Byway A Focus Next Year For UCDD Historic Planner
Promoting the Cumberland Historic Scenic Byway a focus for UCDD Historic Preservation Planner Mark Dudney. The development district was recently awarded an annual grant to continue funding the position. With the roadway listed on the National Scenic Byway register, Dudney said preserving its history and promoting tourism will be a main project for the upcoming […]
Clay Co Solid Waste Grant For Used Oil Operation
Clay County received a $26,000 state grant to purchase a new transfer trailer for used oil. Mayor Dale Reagan said the 550 gallon tank will be used to transport the material to the solid waste department to eventually be recycled. “We put that in a storage tank down there, and we can use it to […]
Jamestown Rotary Club New Christmas Ornament Features Historic Jail
The Jamestown Rotary Club selling its newest Christmas Ornament as a fundraiser for programs. Secretary Kara Brannon said the sixth ornament in the series features the Ye Ole Jail Museum. The building once served as a county jail in the 1900’s and now holds a museum and the Chamber of Commerce. “We just try to […]
Fentress FD Applying For Turnout Gear Grant
Fentress County Fire Department applying for a gear and training grant. Chief Larry Cooper said the State Fire Marshal’s Office can help provide funding to fire departments across the state to make needed purchases. He said the funding focuses on protective equipment for firefighters. “We’ve got a need for several sets of fire gear to […]
New Streaming Show Set In Warren County
Warren County will be the setting of a new streaming show that combines two unlikely aspects: real estate development and tap dancing. Star Atticus Ray said “Rhythm With Views” will follow him as he brings a new twist to fixer-upper television programs. Instead of teaching viewers how to flip their homes, Ray said he wants […]
Small Business Saturday Helps Support Local Economy And Community
This weekend makes a good time to kick off holiday shopping not only with Black Friday, but with Small Business Saturday. That’s according to Melanie Graham, the Office Manager of the Crossville-Cumberland County Chamber of Commerce. Graham said that the idea behind Small Business Saturday is to drive more people to shop locally. “We have […]
