Moss Hosting 4th Annual Marble Tournament Saturday
Marble enthusiasts will gather in Moss Saturday for the Fourth Annual Malcolm and Wanda Marble Tournament. Malcom and Wanda’s Marble Club Trustee Larry Denton said the game of marbles that will be played is called Tennessee Square. Teams of two will shoot marbles with their thumb to try and knock out nine bigger marbles out […]
Cookeville Fire Truck Coming, Arrival Set For ’26
The Cookeville Fire Department expecting to receive a new ladder truck around June of 2026.
Friends Of The Trails Hosting Spring Hike Challenge
A local non-profit wants you to enjoy a Spring Marathon, hiking 100 miles of the Upper Cumberland’s trails in 90 days. The Cumberland County Friends of The Trails President John Conrad said the non-profit has hosted hiking marathons over the past several years. Conrad said they decided to spice it up this year. “Over 200 […]
Williams Appointed Chair Of Finance Subcommittee
As the state legislature ramps up work on the 2026 fiscal year budget, State Representative Ryan Williams will be front and center. Williams appointed chairman of the House Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee. Williams said the subcommittee works with the governor’s office by making budget recommendations. “It’s an honor to do it, to be quite […]
Monterey Finds Sewer Rate Mistake Dating Back To ’20
Monterey officials have found a sewer rate mistake that had gone unnoticed for four years. Monterey Mayor Alex Garcia said in 2020 the Board of Aldermen moved to raise the sewer rate. At the time, a software company entered the wrong rate. Garcia said it was discovered the town had been undercharging on sewer rates […]
Algood Approves Site Plan For Amphitheater
The Algood Planning Commission approved a site plan for a new amphitheater for property located on West Wall Street. The site plan suggested by Hope Church. It needed approval as the amphitheater is to be built in central business and low-density residential zones that surround the church. UCDD Deputy Director Tommy Lee said in the […]
Cumberland Athletic Director Credits Community Effort
Cumberland County High School completed their hosting of the District 7AAA tournaments last week.
Algood Restaurant Plan Shows Traffic Concerns
The Algood Planning Commission took no action Thursday night on a site plan for a restaurant and retail space for West Main Street. City Administrator Keith Morrison said the restaurant is a Starbucks, while the retail space is yet to be determined. Building Inspector Bob Lane said the site plan is still in the study […]
