Pickett Director: Prepare To Come Back To School Wednesday
A lot of snow melted across the Upper Cumberland Monday but many schools are still closed. Pickett County Director of Schools Diane Elder said schools are closed Tuesday to ensure conditions completely clear up before putting buses back on the road. She said she plans for Pickett schools to open back up on Wednesday after […]
Forbus General Store In Pall Mall Celebrates 100 Years Of Business
The Tennessee Department of Economic And Community Development is celebrating Pall Mall’s Forbus General Store as a Tennessee business serving the community for over 100 years. General Manager Clint Hayes said the store began serving the community in 1882 as Pall Mall’s pharmacy, restaurant, and clothing store. Hayes said the recognition has been awesome. He […]
Algood City Council Reviewing Revised Employee Handbook
The Algood City Council spending time this month examining the changes to a new employee handbook. The council asked for the handbook to be revised last year. They wanted to change how sick time was paid as well as changing back to full at-will employment. City Administrator Keith Morrison said the old employee handbook was […]
Hayes Satisfied With Monday Bid For South Church Paving
Livingston Mayor Curtis Hayes satisfied with Monday’s bid for the paving of South Church Street. The city received bids from Rogers Group and Copeland DRP for the project, with Rogers Group turning in the lowest bid. Hayes said he will take the Rogers Group bid to the Board of Aldermen for a vote at its […]
UCDD Promotes Smith To New Economic Development Role
The Upper Cumberland Development District has promoted Rosa Smith to Assistant Director of Economic Development. Smith originally joined the UCDD as an Economic Development Planner focused on addressing the Upper Cumberland’s childcare shortage. She has focused on spreading awareness about childcare challenges in the region. Smith has also sought to find ways to make childcare […]
Cookeville Water & Sewer Asking Customers To Reduce Water Usage
Cookeville Water and Sewer asking residents to eliminate any unnecessary water consumption as the city experiences extreme water usage. Department Director Barry Turner said recent cold temperatures have caused some pipes to freeze. As temperatures warmed Monday, the pipes busted. He said holding off on laundry and refraining from washing the salt off of cars […]
