Mural Near Dogwood Park Showcases Dynamic UC Landscape
A new mural on the side of Cookeville’s Outdoor Experience displays the abundant natural activities available in the Upper Cumberland. Outdoor Experience Owner Heather Call said the painting gives passersby a reminder of the outdoor adventure at their fingertips as well as what the store has to offer. She said the mural features an outdoor […]
Get Outside, Exercise To Help Your Mental Health During Event
Found yourself down emotionally since the cold weather and snow started? A local mental health service provider said it is natural. Licensed Professional Counselor Christi Hassler said that people who struggle with isolation are at risk of negative effects from the severe weather forcing them to stay inside. She said you need to make an […]
McMinnville Trash Rates To Increase By $3 Monthly Starting Feb. 1
McMinnville residential trash pick up rates will increase from $15 to $18 monthly starting in February. A one-time fee of $50 will be charged if you need an additional trash can. Commercial rates have increased to $30 per dumpster. Director of Public Works Frank Southard cited rising costs as the reason for the increase. “We […]
Jamestown’s Miller Showcases Elvis Talent At Competition
Jamestown’s Justin Miller will showcase his tribute to Elvis this weekend at the Smoky Mountain Elvis Festival. The Ultimate Elvis Contest will take place over three days in Pigeon Forge starting Friday. Miller said he has been doing a tribute to Elvis sine 1995. He said he feels like those 29 years have been training […]
Overton Schools Break Ground On New CTE Building
Work has begun on the new Livingston Academy campus CTE building, slated to be completed by fall of 2024. Director of Schools Donnie Holman said the goal of the new facility is to have more students graduate with certification in CTE programs each year. He said high schoolers will have consistent access, but younger students […]
White Commission To Vote On Entering Negotiations For Landfill
The White County Commission will vote next to enter negotiations with Waste Management to take over the county landfill. The Solid Waste Committee heard presentations from two companies Tuesday night who would manage the landfill on behalf of the county. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said Waste Management received a 103.5 while Republic tallied a […]
Cookeville Mental Health Pro Says Teens Suffering Since COVID
The latest report of the mental health of Tennessee Teenagers shows the ongoing impacts of the COVID shutdown, according to a local mental health expert. The Tennessee Coalition of Children and Youth reported increases in all categories of suicidal thoughts in Tennessee high schoolers. The study reported that nearly 30 percent of high schoolers said […]
Investigation Continues Into Fairfield Glade Homicide, Assault
The Cumberland County Sheriffs Department and the TBI investigating an apparent homicide and assault in Fairfield Glade early Wednesday. The suspect in the case, 33-year-old Jason James Chapman, was found dead at an Arkansas hotel Wednesday afternoon from self-inflicted injuries, according to the department. Fairfield Glade Police responded to a domestic call at 510 Wimberly […]
Livingston Mayor Says Communication Key On South Church Upgrades
Livingston Mayor Curtis Hayes said he wants to ensure there is clear and open communication with the public regarding disruptions that will be caused by the South Church Street project. Hayes said the project was scheduled to start soon, but with freezing temperatures, it has been pushed back until the first week of February and […]
