Park View Teachers Reminisce On History
Wednesday marked the final full day of school at Cookeville’s Park View Elementary School. The final Park View classes celebrated with a water day and bouncy houses. For the staff, it was a day to reflect. Third grade teacher Betsy Story has taught at Park View for 48 years. “One that made me like ugh, […]
Trees Down In Overton From Late Day Storms
Severe storms producing multiple trees down in Overton County Wednesday afternoon. Emergency Management reports trees downed along Preston Street, Bradford Hicks Drive, Cross Avenue, Oakley Allons Rd, Poplar Springs Rd, Hunter Cove Rd, Willow Grove Highway at Stover Rd, and Garrett Mill Rd. In addition, at least three power transformers caught fire in the storm. […]
Local Cookeville Business Appliance Mart Closing
Long-time Cookeville Business, The Appliance Mart, is closing after operating for more than fifty years. Spokesman Drue Huffines said the store is closing because of owner Keith Alred’s death last December. Huffines said there is not a scheduled closing date, but they plan on staying open until they sell all of their remaining appliances. “It’s […]
Cumberland Business Incubator Gets Machining Center
The Cumberland Business Incubator in Crossville can now provide residents a unique piece of equipment in its maker space. The center has received a new four-axis computer numerically controlled (CNC) machining center. Director Holly Hanson said such a system cannot be found anywhere else between Cookeville and Knoxville. “It can do all of the range […]
Tech Working With Tennessee Valley Corridor On Future
Tennessee Tech working alongside the Tennessee Valley Corridor (TVC) to build on the technology expertise between Oak Ridge and Huntsville, Alabama. Tennessee Tech Chief Government Affairs Officer Terry Saltsman said the TVC is an organization that collaborates with many different companies, universities, and laboratories to benefit the region. Saltsman said the school’s work with the […]
Blood Donations More Vital Throughout Summer
Blood donations become even more important during what Blood Assurance calls the “100 Deadliest Days of Summer.” Media Relations Coordinator Brooke Katz said Memorial Day starts a period of more serious car accidents and other summer injuries, when emergency blood transfusions become more common. Katz said blood donations also decrease during the summer because a […]
Dogwood Park Fountain Nears Reopening
Cookeville’s Dogwood Park Fountain could be ready to reopen in as little as two weeks. Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said the repairs for the fountain are complete and they are waiting on the delivery of the new stone materials that will cover its exterior. Woods said he anticipates a week to a week and […]
TWRA: Secure Food, Garbage To Avoid Attracting Bears
People need to be careful about what they are leaving outside as bears start to become more active in the region. TWRA Wildlife Information Specialist Míme Barnes said bears are becoming more common across the state and here in the Upper Cumberland. She said juvenile black bears leave their mothers this time of year and […]
Search For Missing White County Resident Continues
White County Resident Roy Whited remains missing after a day-long search effort Tuesday around Lovejoy Road involving about 100 people. Sheriff Steve Page said the search included volunteers, sheriff deputies, EMS personnel, and TWRA staff. Page said day was successful in terms of how much ground they covered. “I think we’ve checked off several boxes […]
