Tech Lecturer: Fed Faces Challenges, Decisions With Inflation
Economists are in a tough spot trying to get inflation under control, according to a Tennessee Tech Lecturer, because of the “sticky wage, sticky price effect.” Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell admitted last week that there has been little progress in stabilizing inflation. Tech Economics Lecturer Chelsea Dowell said typically, as prices rise, wages rise […]
Police Trying To Get Those Entering Algood To Slow Down
The Algood Police Department implementing educational tactics to combat speeding on Dry Valley Road and Mirandy Road. Police Chief Dale Armour said the city has purchased two large, digital signs to warn drivers that they might be speeding. He said on Dry Valley Road, the speed limit drops when drivers enter Algood city limits, but […]
UC Women’s Club Launching Scholarship For Women In Business
The Upper Cumberland Women’s Club will launch a scholarship next month to empower the region’s aspiring female entrepreneurs. Women’s Club Member Jessica Levy said the scholarship will allow women to achieve personal, professional, and civic goals. She said for the role of women in business to grow, they have to work as a collective. “We […]
Baxter Gets Grant For Broad St Improvements
Baxter plans to use a $15,000 State Downtown Grant to improve storefronts and increase parking on Broad Street. Baxter Mayor John Martin said the town has tasked a committee with overseeing its downtown revitalization plans. He said the first step will be passing an ordinance in May that will turn Broad Street into a one-way […]
Strawberry Season Ripening Around UC
It is Strawberry Season and Upper Cumberland farms are seeing the arrival of the fat, rich berries. The state had little strawberry production at the beginning of the 2000s, but that has changed in recent years. Harley Sherrell owns a farm in Baxter. “The process ain’t too awful hard,” Sherrell said. “You really just have […]
College Campuses Remain Prime Spot For Sexual Assault
A college campus in our midst makes sexual assault something the Upper Cumberland needs to keep top of mind. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the 23rd year of the observance. The Upper Cumberland Family Justice Center’s Dasha Cross said many may not understand the prevalence on sexual assaults among college students. “Usually when college […]
5K Square Feet Of New Retail Space Set For Willow Ave
Some 5,000 square feet of new retail space set for development at 566 South Willow Avenue, near Jackson Street. Economic and Community Development Director Jon Ward said developers have submitted a plan set for the property that formerly housed a tarot card business near Staples. He said the plan included some 3,500 feet of retail […]
Tobacco & Smoking Still An Issue In Upper Cumberland Youth
Local Addiction experts say tobacco and cigarette use is still a major issue in the Upper Cumberland, even with the rise of vapes and e-cigarettes. This comes on the heels of a Master Settlement between the state and major tobacco companies that restricts youth marketing of tobacco products, tobacco brand-name merchandise, and tobacco product-sponsored entertainment […]
South Fentress Elementary Student Has Book Published
A South Fentress Elementary School student is now a published author after winning the nationwide “Share Your Story” competition with her novel titled, “The Burger.” “So, this burger from Tennessee, he goes to New York, meets a pizza named Pepper, they become friends, and travel the world.” That’s 10-year-old Reese Smith, who competed along with […]
