Med Owner Reverses Course, Will Stay Open
Reversing his decision of earlier in the week, the owner of Satellite Med said late Wednesday night the medical clinic would remain open. Dr. James Cates said community support and new options for financing led to his decision. He said there would be changes but said they would not be noticeable to the patients. “The […]
Black History Museum Hosts Annual Program
The Black History Museum of McMinnville presents its annual Black History Month program Saturday. Museum Founder and Curator Wayne Wilford said his passion for Black history stems from being raised in the early sixties. Wilford said he experienced a culture shock that changed his life when he moved from St. Louis to Tennessee and saw […]
Department of Education Closing Could Impact Tech
Tennessee Tech could largely be impacted if President Trump follows through with an executive action to dismantle the Department of Education. Education and Human Sciences Department Chair Jeremy Wendt said Tennessee Tech is keeping a close eye on the development. Wendt said if the Department of Education closes then student loans would likely have to […]
Jackson Airport T-Hangars Nearing Completion
The Jackson County Airport is nearing completion with its ten new T-hangars, bringing the airport to a total of twenty-eight. Airport Manager Jim Young said the buildings should be finished by mid March. Some final paving will be done as weather allows. Young said the hangars will provide extra revenue from rent and allow more […]
Cornerstone Awaiting Results On Mold Treatment
Putnam County School Officials waiting on new test results to see if the mold issues at Cornerstone Elementary have been resolved. Deputy Director of Schools Tim Martin said a company did mold remediation on a few specific rooms in the school over winter break. Martin said the district had to wait a month before mold […]
Wine Region Brings New Opportunities
The Upper Cumberland’s recent designation as an American Viticultural Area brings lots of new opportunities for the region’s wineries. Appalachian Region Wine Producers Association President James Riddle said this new status from the federal government will highlight local wine destinations and identify locally produced wines as unique to this region. Riddle said the wineries in […]
Aviagen Looking To Expand In Crossville
Crossville City Council will consider the sell of property on Interchange Drive to a local chicken hatchery business. City Manager Valerie Hale said Aviagen approached the city about purchasing a 14.75-acre portion of a property the city owns. Hale said Aviagen is a chicken hatchery business that is attempting to make a big investment. “They’ve […]
Building Permits Up Across Putnam In 2024
Cookeville, Algood, and Monterey all saw increases in the number of building permits issued in 2024 compared to the previous year. Algood City Administrator Keith Morrison said the city saw thirty-eight building permits last year, three more than 2023, with fees totaling some $116,000. Morrison said the total fees went up some $68,000 because of […]
State Study: UC Children Falling Behind
An annual report from the State Commission on Children and Youth about the status of children statewide showed Upper Cumberland kids falling behind. UCHRA Executive Director Mark Farley told the organization’s policy council Wednesday that eight of the fourteen counties dropped in the overall rankings compared to last year. Farley said the region needs to […]
Yager DUI Case Continues To Motion Hearing
A motion hearing for Tennessee Senator Ken Yager’s DUI case will take place on Thursday, February 20 in Glynn County, Georgia. Yager announced he is ready for trial during the calendar call. No further action took place at Wednesday’s calendar call for the case. Any motions that would affect the case are to be brought […]
