T-DOT Considering J-Turn For Hwy 111/Old Sparta
T-DOT officials discussing the installation of a J-turn for Highway 111 in Cookeville where Old Sparta Road meets South Maple Avenue. Regional Communications Officer Rae Anne Bradley said all traffic crossing Highway 111 would be required to turn right. Bradley said those drivers would then have the option to make a U-turn further north on […]
Commission Sets February 10 For Heady Replacement
The Jackson County Commission established rules for choosing a new mayor Monday night including a chance for candidates to speak and a February 10 vote. The commission voted to give all mayoral nominees three to five minutes to speak, after which commissioners will be free to ask questions. Interim Mayor Joey Denson said the commissioners […]
Warren Fair Wins State Honors
The Warren County Agriculture and Livestock Fair named the 2024 AA Division State Champion. Fair President Regan Kelsey said the fair team is thankful for the recognition. Kelsey said the only competition he sees is the standards set by their own fair from previous years. “We’re really proud of it, like I said, we don’t, […]
Executive Wants New Hanging Limb Center
Overton County Executive Steven Barlow considering the idea of building a new community center for the Hanging Limb community. Barlow said he would like to build a new community center on the same property as the old one. The old community center burned down after being struck by lightning last summer. “I just want the […]
Capshaw PTO Wants To Fund New Locks
The Capshaw Elementary PTO wants to purchase new push-button locks for the inside of the school’s classroom doors. Putnam County Deputy Director of Schools Tim Martin said every class in the school has a lock but rooms must be locked from the outside with a key. Martin said the new locks would not necessarily make […]
Highlands Set To Bid Redbud Village In March
Highlands Residential Services will take construction bids for Redbud Village in March. Red Bud Village will include some 20 units, set to help with the local homeless issue. Executive Director Dow Harris told the Board Monday they are reaching out to several local contractors to keep them aware of when the project will be up […]
