White County Animal Shelter Located At Landfill, County Wants To Sell Land
A possible relocation of the White County Animal Shelter makes much-needed renovations to the facility impractical. Manager Sarah Lawson said the shelter is on the same property as a landfill the county is looking to sell. She said the shelter has 17 pens without heat, walls, or proper lighting. “We’re doing the best we can […]
Clay Receives Grant From Tennessee First Lady For Hermitage Springs Park
Clay County will receive a grant to build a playground through Tennessee First Lady Maria Lee’s Tennessee Serves program. Lee started Tennessee Serves, a charity that focuses on serving economically distressed communities. Director of the Chamber of Commerce Doug Young applied for the grant. Young said the grant would build a 3,000-square foot playground in […]
Pack The House For Golden Eagles Opener, Banner Unveiling Wednesday
Tennessee Tech officials looking for the Upper Cumberland to Pack The House Wednesday night to celebrate Tech womens basketball. Head coach Kim Rosamond has challenged at least 2,800 fans to come out and to pack the house during Tech’s home opener. That honors the 28th regular season or tournament championship won by the Tech Women. […]
UT Officials Overall Happy With New Jamestown Medical Facility
UT Officials report the new Fentress County ER and Medical Facility has been a success so far. Centers of Excellence Senior Vice President Lisa Duncan said the opening was part of a strategic plan to give better access northwest of Knoxville. Duncan said staff have responded well. Duncan said the designers took special care to […]
Livingston Will Pick Up Items Left On The Curb During Clean-Up Week
Livingston residents can use this week’s nice weather to clean out the garage, the back yard or the basement, and get items hauled away by the city. Livingston Sanitation will pick up larger items like old furniture during Fall Clean-Up Week. Livingston Mayor Curtis Hayes said residents can leave those items by the curb. Hayes […]
UCHRA Public Transportation Rate Structure Launches Tuesday
A new flat rate structure will go into effect for UCHRA Public Transportation Program Tuesday. The $2 flat rate covers in-county travel. The program will also launch a new software program for drivers to make scheduling pickups easier. Transportation Director Holly Montooth said both changes will simplify UCHRA Public Transportation. “The old rate was based […]
Gibson: Byrdstown Tourism Producing Economic Impact
Byrdstown tourism estimated to generate $100,000 in additional revenue by the end of the year, prompting the city to consider increasing its tourism budget. Mayor Sam Gibson told Aldermen Monday night the city has helped financially support many tourism efforts so far this year. Gibson said that has produced encouraging results for the local economy. […]
Fentress Approves Bid For New Health Department Roof In Special Meeting
The Fentress County Commission approved a rebid to replace the roof of the health department building Monday night. Commissioners met during a special-called meeting. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said the roof was supposed be replaced last year due to old age, but the project was delayed and had to be rebid. “No it was just […]
Warren County’s New Gym Floor Gives A Nod To Community
Warren County High School has given its gym floor a face-lift to keep athletes safe and represent the entire Warren County community. Assistant Principal Anthony Lippe said the new design features a map of Warren County. Lippe said peeling and cracking in the floor made the project a safety priority. “The kids are excited about […]
Overton County In Need Of Ambulances, Approves Purchase
Overton County will try again to move forward on new ambulances after the Commissioners’ Monday night vote. The county approved the purchase of two ambulances for the price of just over $472,000. County Executive Steven Barlow said the board has actually approved the purchase of these ambulances twice. The order was canceled because the price […]
