Public Works Trying To Fix Long-Time Flooding Issue On 4th
Cookeville Public Works working this week to replace 100 feet of storm drain at the intersection of Fourth Street and Washington Avenue to eliminate flooding issues. Public Works Director Mary Beth Elrod said for years, when heavy rain occurs, a 30-inch diameter pipe clogs. The new drainpipe will be 60 inches wide and 38 inches […]
Preservationist Concerned About Future Of Rock House
A local preservationist and member of the Daughters of the American Revolution has concerns about the future of the White County Rock House. White County is in the process of purchasing land surrounding the building to secure it for the state. The state plans to renovate the facility, returning it, according state officials, to the […]
Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist Now On CRMC Staff
Cookeville Regional’s Kayla Sircy has earned her Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist certification. Sircy is a Pediatric Occupational Therapist. Sircy said some 90 percent of the kids she works with daily have autism. She said she learned play-based learning mechanisms that help these children meet their goals and function in their daily lives. “It’s just […]
Fentress Material Cleanup Runs Through Saturday
Fentress County encouraging residents to bring roadside garbage to convenience centers for its Every Day Is Earth Day event this week. Fentress County Newcomers Secretary Susan Withstandley said roadside trash is typically the first complaint she hears from people who move into Fentress County. The Newcomers Group, Fentress County Solid Waste, and The Big South […]
Jackson’s Gailbreath House To Be Restored With State Help
Downtown Gainesboro’s William M. Gailbreath house will be restored and turned into a bed and breakfast, thanks to a state grant. Owner Sean Zearfoss said he purchased the home, hoping to make it an attraction that will bring more visitors to town and boost the local economy. He said the Folk Victorian structure was built […]
Monterey Country Music Festival Cancelled
A two-day country music festival announced last fall for Monterey has been cancelled. The White Pines Music Festival had been set for the final weekend of May. In a message on social media, event organizers said the two-day country music event had been cancelled due to “unforeseen circumstances.” “We regretfully announce that the White Pines […]
