Warren Animal Shelter Increasing Community Outreach Through Open House
The Warren County Animal Shelter hosting a Christmas open House Saturday as it tries to grow community outreach efforts. Director Sherri Bradley said you can stop by at noon to learn more about pet safety and shelter operations. “Our goal is to try and educate the community about what we do,” Bradley said. “We’re going […]
Former City Councilman Fills Vacant Crossville Council Seat
Former Crossville City Councilman Rob Harrison is back on the council. Harrison sworn in this week after being appointed to fill the vacant seat left by Mayor RJ Crawford. Crawford has two years left as a councilman when elected. Harrison was one of three candidates that ran for two open council seats in November. Harrison […]
Almost 500 Veteran Graves Will Receive Wreaths At Cookeville City Cemetery
Four hundred ninety-five veterans will receive a wreath on their grave at the Cookeville City Cemetery Saturday. It is a part of the “Wreaths Across America” program that honors those who served each December. Mayor Randy Porter said the program begins at noon. “I think our community has always been great to honor our veterans, […]
Putnam 911 Trying Out New App For Emergency Calls
Putnam County 911 will be implementing a new smartphone app next year to give dispatchers additional information on calls. Director Penny Foister said RapidSOS Premium will replace the current system and add new capabilities “If you got a smart phone, and you have your health information in there or emergency contacts when we get a […]
Cookeville’s Tutco Celebrates 50 Years In The Community
Tutco Inc. celebrated 50 years of business in Cookeville Friday. The manufacturer produces heating elements found in central heating and air units as well as household dryers. Human Resources Director Angela Bruce said the business began in 1938 in Adrian, Michigan by the Tuttle family. “They moved here in 1972 as Gould’s Industries, which henceforth […]
Nashville Woman Facing Four Charges After Thursday Wreck
A Nashville woman is facing four charges following a Thursday morning wreck at the 301 exit ramp on I-40. 29-year-old Elizabeth Guinn was traveling west when she went off the road and into the right shoulder of the exit ramp and rear-ended a parked tractor-trailer. Guinn faces charges of a DUI, Possession of Controlled Substance, […]
Jackson Co Schools Starting Demolition For Safe Entrance Project
Demolition for Jackson County School’s system-wide secure entrance project will start over Christmas break. Director of Schools Kristy Brown updated the school board on the project’s progress Thursday night. Brown said she spoke with a vendor to possibly add access control to the entrances. “We’ve talked for some time about doing these access controls in […]
Ditty Road Hopefully To Reopen In Next Few Weeks
Paving work on Baxter’s Ditty Road started Thursday night. The road has been closed since June 20th while utilities were extended to Portabello. City Engineer Tom Bennett said since the extension is complete crews can repave the road and get it closer to reopening. “Asphalt operations in the freezing temperatures and I know we’ve got […]
New Health Food Company Good Economic Opportunity In Overton
California-based health food company HealthVerve expanding to Overton County will be a huge benefit region-wide. That’s according to Livingston-Overton County Chamber of Commerce Director Shannon Cantrell. The company brings over 200 jobs to its location at the old 7-Up bottling facility on North Church Street. “We have a lot of workforce in Overton County that […]
Cookeville City Council Extends Real Estate Contract For Woodmont Circle Home
Cookeville City Council voted to extend the real estate contract for a home on Woodmont Circle until January 19. The city came to own the home when a resident had issues with sewer lines. Water Quality Control Director Barry Turner said the city expected to close on the home this fall, but delays prevented that. […]
