Upper Cumberland National Guardsmen participate in Thracian Sentry exercises in Bulgaria
More than 200 Tennessee Guardsmen, many form the Upper Cumberland, are training in Bulgaria over a two-week period. Colonel Jay Jackson is the Tennessee National Guard Director of Staff. He said Bulgaria has been a state partner, training and cooperating for mutual aid for 30 years. “Tennessee highly values the partnership with Bulgaria,” Jackson said. […]
Averitt President Retiring After 43 Years With Company
Averitt President Wayne Spain will retire Friday after more than 43 years of service. Spain said when he started out at the company in 1980 he was number 65 on the employee roster. He said as he prepares to leave a company of over 9,000 employees, he has some advice that has remained true throughout […]
Cedar Recovery Opens New Location In Cookeville
Cedar Recovery has opened its newest addiction recovery center in Cookeville. Chief Medical Officer Stephen Loyd said they offer medication for opioid abuse treatment, behavioral therapy, and treatment plans. Loyd said very few substance abusers seek treatment and judgment has a lot to do with that. “The biggest thing we have to overcome is stigma,” […]
4th Of July Fireworks Sales Begin Tuesday, Cookeville Reminds Of Rules For Setting Off In City Limits
City of Cookeville reminding residents of the requirements to shoot off fireworks in light of the upcoming 4th of July celebrations. Chief Building Official David Clouse said exploding fireworks is only permitted from July 1st to July 5th before 10 p.m. nightly, until midnight on the 4th. “A lot of that is just general courtesy […]
Sparta Making Progress With Sewer Moratorium
Good news in Sparta after spending almost a year dealing with a sewer moratorium mandated by the state. Mayor Jerry Lowery said the city has put in enough work to once again allow sewer taps. The state has given the city an allowance of up to 125,000 gallons. He said this will allow the city […]
Jackson Co. School Board Beginning Search Process For New Director
Jackson County School Board working to fill the Director of Schools position following Kristy Brown’s resignation. Brown is set to take a role with the state starting July 15th. School Board Chair Mark Brown said they have posted the position and are accepting applications until Friday. “It’s real quick (turnaround), but we’re not going to, […]
Van Buren County Illegal Dumpers Tell Sheriff They Will Not Do It Again
Van Buren County Sheriff Michael Brock used personally identifiable information in illegally dumped trash to reach out and educate dumpers. Brock said he made personal contact with the folks and advised them of the posted signage. “It is illegal to dump and throw their bags over the fence,” Brock said. “During this first meeting we’ve […]
Cookeville Man Stabbed In Dispute With Neighbor Sunday Afternoon
A Cookeville man stabbed Sunday afternoon after an apparent dispute with a neighbor that included multiple shots fired. 46-year-old Eddy Dyer taken to Cookeville Regional after the incident at 611 South Willow Avenue. The suspect, identified as 31-year old Lee Anderson of Cookeville, surrendered to Cookeville Police. Anderson reportedly stabbed Dyer, then fired several rounds […]
Sparta Public Works Department Working On Allen Drive In July
Sparta’s Public Works Department will continue its rehab of Allen Drive next month. Director Dillard Quick said work needs to be done beneath the road before the paving of the street can begin. “The drain tile coming from the school where the old Food Lion used to be over to cross the road is what’s […]
