UC Regional Airport To Take Next Step In Commercial Process With FAA Pre-Inspection
Upper Cumberland Regional Airport will take the first step towards commercial flight with an upcoming pre-inspection. Airport Manager Dean Selby told the airport board Tuesday he expects the FAA sometime next week. He said once the intensive pre-inspection is complete, the Upper Cumberland Regional Airport will be one of eight in the state with a […]
Upper Cumberland Law Enforcement Agencies See Success At Annual Conference
The Cookeville Division won first place in the Highway Patrol category at this year’s Tennessee Highway Safety Office’s Annual Law Enforcement Conference. The Crossville Police Department also placed first in its category based on the size of the department, with 26-45 Officers. McMinnville placed second in that category. The Cookeville, Fairfield Glade, and Jamestown Police […]
Underage Drinking More Prevalent In UC Than Some Might Think
The state is kicking off back-to-school season with important messages about underage drinking, which is more of an issue in the Upper Cumberland than some might expect. Power of Putnam’s Makiah Prince said people tend to think that vaping and nicotine is a greater issue because it is more prevalent in school systems right now. […]
Cookeville BZA To Consider Variances For Speedway On Jefferson Ave.
The process to build a Speedway convenience store on Cookeville’s Jefferson Avenue ready to resume. Cookeville’s Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a variance request at its Thursday night meeting that will allow developers to continue work. Community Development Director Jon Ward said this is the second time they have submitted this request. “A variance […]
Jackson County High School’s New Principal Wants To Foster Success And Support For Students
Jackson County High School Principal Andrea Thaxton said she took on the role because she saw a need in the county. Thaxton takes over from Jason Hardy, who was recently named the new Director of Schools. She said her main goal will be to create a culture where students and faculty can thrive. “Making sure […]
Warren Schools Delay First Day After Storms Cause Outages, Some Damage
Warren County Schools had to delay the start of its new school year after Monday’s storms cause power outages and damages at some of its buildings. Director of Schools Grant Swallows said Centertown Elementary sustained the worst of the damages, with a pavilion on the playground collapsing and several HVAC units damaged by wind gusts. […]
Van Buren Schools Delay First Day Due To Road Blockages Created By Storms
Storm damage delayed the first day of school in Van Buren County. School Director Jared Copeland said based on road reports around the county, the decision was made to delay school until Wednesday. “Our county still had some damage as far as trees in roads and power lines down and things like that,” Copeland said. […]
Center Hill Dam And Resevior Water Control Manual Update
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District holding a public meeting to review environmental impact of the revised Center Hill Dam and Reservoir Water Control Manual. Biologist Patrick Garner has prepared the environmental assessment for updates to the Center Hill Water Control Manual. Garner said the resulting data analysis and assessments have resulted in […]
Livingston Firefighter Upset About New Pay Scale, Aldermen Question
A Livingston firefighter addressed the Board of Aldermen Monday night over concerns about the city’s new pay scale. At the heart of the concerns expressed by Engineer Gavin Rodriquez, the city had not done enough to take care of its firefighters. Rodriquez said a new hire could make more than existing employees. “I feel the […]
White Co. Budget Commission Tables Appropriation For Rowland Sawmill
White County Budget Committee tabled appropriating funds towards the Rowland Sawmill efforts. The committee discussed a desire to get more information before appropriating money from the general fund for the White County Heritage Museum work after Steering Committees asked the budget committee for consideration. County Finance Director Chad Marcum: “They just really want to understand […]
