T-DOT Improving Monterey’s Poplar/Commercial Intersection

T-DOT in the design phase to upgrade the intersection of Poplar Street and West Commercial Avenue in Monterey.
First Responder Petitioning For State Assault Protection

A Crossville firefighter and advanced EMT petitioning for the state to increase the punishment for anyone who assaults a first responder.
Nashville Gang Members Arrested In Car Burglaries

Two gang members from Nashville connected to vandalism and a car theft in Putnam County were arrested in Mt. Juliet and subsequently admitted to their crimes.
McMinnville Sets Official Cap To Non-Profit Donations

McMinnville has a new policy allocating four percent of the city’s property tax revenue for donations to local non-profits.
Environmental Group Plans To Sue Monterey On Discharge

Environmental Organization Tennessee Riverkeeper announced its plans to sue Monterey for allegedly exceeding sewer discharge limits.
Upperman Bees Seek First State Boys Title Thursday

The Upperman Bees Boys Basketball team looks to make history in the Class 3A State Tournament.
White County Man Jailed For Sharing Abuse Materials

The TBI arrested a White County man for allegedly sending child sexual abuse material to Snapchat users. 40-year old Timothy Rankin jailed after a search of his Sparta home by the White County Sheriff’s Office. TBI Special agents received a tip last December from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children concerning the web […]
Pickett Ends Season in State Quarterfinals, Losing 56-39

The Pickett County Bobcats boys’ basketball team lost to Hillcrest Wednesday afternoon 56-39.
White Flowers Mean Pear, Apple Trees, Dogwood Later

It happened this weekend, the sudden blooming of white-flowered-trees across the Upper Cumberland. Lots of Dogwood Trees blooming, right? Wrong. Putnam County Agriculture Extension Agent Wayne Key said the region sees different kinds of pear, apple, dogwood, and magnolia trees with white flowers over the course of the spring season. Key said both flowering and […]
Tech Hosting Annual Appalachian Conference This Week

Tennessee Tech hosting the 48th annual Appalachian Studies Association Conference Thursday to Saturday.









