Pickett County Closer To Relocation Of County Food Bank
Pickett County is looking to move its food bank from school property to a decommissioned Tennessee-Western Kentucky Methodist Church. Pickett County Executive Stephen Bilbrey said the school system has taken care of the food bank for many years. Bilbrey said that the new food bank location at the bypass next to the Dairy Queen would […]
Senior And Caregiver Expo Tuesday To Help Connect Attendees With Resources
The Senior and Caregiver Expo Tuesday will connect seniors and those who care for them with important resources they need. Nearly 60 vendors set up at the event sharing information about their services. UCDD Family Caregiver Coordinator Lynn Drew said the expo’s goal is to make sure seniors and caregivers can socialize and gather information. […]
Monterey Couple Hand Sews 100 Dresses And Shorts For Children In Africa
A Monterey couple has hand sewn at least 100 dresses and 100 pairs of shorts for children in Uganda. Martha and Roy Vetitoe worked together some six months on the dresses for girls and shorts for boys. Martha Vetitoe said she got the idea reading about the Little Dresses For Africa program in a magazine. […]
Dance Upgrades Allow For Improvements Around Fall Creek Falls Lake
Improvements at Van Buren County’s Fall Creek Falls Lake continue through a state partnership with Bill Dance. Fisheries Manager Will Collier said the Dance Signature Lakes Program has included installation of hundreds of fish habitat structures. The habitats have been installed in dozens of locations, mostly in fishable areas throughout the lake. Collier said that […]
Indoor Soccer Complex In Memory Of Son Being Considered By Algood
The possibility of an indoor soccer complex to serve local young people appears to be moving forward in Algood. The project would feature an indoor soccer field and a walking track around the field. There would also be an additional soccer field outside. Anthony Warlick is President of the Joseph Warlick Memorial Foundation. Warlick said […]
Truck Parking Increased At Old Cookeville Mall; No Ordinances Against
Cookeville Community Development Director Jon Ward said the city has no ordinances against trucks parking for long hours in the Cookeville Mall parking lot. In recent weeks, tractor trailers can be seen lined along the Interstate 40 fence of the former mall. A citizen voiced concern after almost being hit on two different occasions by […]
West End Connection Asks City For Renovations With Popularity Growing
The non-profit West End Connection wants Cookeville to work with the organization on improvements to West End Park and its policies. Changes include more security and public signage posted throughout the park. West End Connection President Natalie Okorji said they would like to see signs posted alerting visitors that the park does employ security cameras. […]
Jackson Greenwood Ridge Road Closed This Week For Safety Maintenance
Jackson County’s Greenwood Ridge Road will be closed this week to perform maintenance designed to clear up safety concerns. The lower end of Greenwood Ridge will close from Beaver Lane to Roaring River Road. Jackson County Road Superintendent Daniel Garrison said the closure is to dig out a slip-off, which involves removing a guard rail. […]
I-40 Lane Closures In Putnam County Sunday Night, Monday Night
The Tennessee Department of Transportation said to be ready for closed lanes on the eastbound I-40 highway Sunday and Monday night. Drivers should be prepared for lane closures between mile markers 292 and 297 in the eastbound left lane. TDOT said a contractor will be on-site in Putnam County to replace pavement markings on the […]
