Foster Working On I-40 Upgrades At Flatrock
Cumberland County is working with the state to upgrade a section of I-40 near the new Flatrock Motorsports Park. County Mayor Allen Foster said he has been talking with the governor, legislators, and T-DOT about the needed upgrades. Foster said the exit near the park already has traffic issues. He said the increase in people […]
Tech Offering ASL Dual Enrollment Course
Tennessee Tech will offer a new American Sign Language course for dual enrollment students across the state. The program is an online course high school students can take in the upcoming school year. Assistant Director of Admissions Ted McWilliams said the course is schedule-friendly for students. McWilliams said Tech expanded the dual enrollment program and […]
Lack Of Rain, Heat Showing Up In Brown Grass
The recent dry spell across the Upper Cumberland, causing some lawns to dry out. Putnam County UT Extension Agent Wayne Key said the excessive rain in May caused a lot of overgrowth. Now, the lack of rainfall is leading to brown patches. “Some of these subdivisions the backfield or the field that’s put in may […]
Algood Awaiting Subcontractor On Tennis Courts
With repaving complete, Algood is waiting for a restriping subcontractor to knock out the finishing touches to its tennis court renovation project. Parks and Recreation Director Roy Phipps said the paving got behind due to a rainy spring. Now, the project is at a temporary stand-still. He said this is the first step in a […]
Fentress Budget In Good Shape; Discussions Set
Fentress County officials expect to pass a balanced budget in the coming days with no change in property tax and employee raises included. Fentress County Executive Jimmy Johnson said inflation forces the department heads to adjust their expectations from year-to-year. He said this year, directors have been conservative. Johnson said the county plans to add […]
Cookeville To Begin Ticketing On Cedar Avenue
Cookeville Police will begin ticketing parked cars on North Cedar Avenue this week. The city recently removed all on-street parking between West Broad Street and West 2nd Street and replaced it with new bicycle lanes. The city plans to strictly enforce the appropriate use of bicycle lanes for the safety of cyclists. All vehicles parked […]
Former Fentress County Rescue Squad Captain Indicted For Stealing
A former Fentress County Rescue Squad Captain has been indicted on charges of stealing some $22,000. An investigation with the state Comptroller’s Office and Fentress County Sheriff’s Department determined that Mark Crabtree misappropriated the funds between December 2022 and December 2023. He stole some $12,000 by writing unauthorized checks to himself for personal use, signing […]
Clay Sheriff: Investment In Employees Critical
Clay County Sheriff Brandon Boone said an increase in pay for county law enforcement would be an investment to keep staff members. County Commissioners set to tackle the budget at a meeting Monday night. Boone asked for increased spending for his department during a work session last week, something he has shared with commissioners on […]
UC Regional Airport To Explore Solar Panel Prices
The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport will consider the possible addition of solar power sometime in the next year with cost being the big question mark. Airport Manager Dean Selby said he has seen preliminary federal funding numbers from similar projects. But Selby said even with substantial help, the upfront cost of a project like this […]
New Group Helping To Cultivate Cookeville
A new group trying to get more Cookeville residents involved in the community, and build connection. Cultivating Cookeville designed to expose Cookeville residents to local leadership, businesses, and events. Brittany Bowers is Assistant Executive Director of IMPACT Leadership. “People are desperately seeking community and friendship with their neighbors right now and we wanted a way […]
