CPAC Retaining Wall To Get Repairs, Due To Separation
Repairs on the way for a separated retainer wall outside the Cookeville Performing Arts Center. The issue discovered as contractors work in the area with an addition to CPAC as well as updates to the Dogwood Park entrance. Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said the brick wall has separated and he asked the city’s engineering […]
Horse Therapy Helps McMinnville Special Needs Residents
McMinnville Special Games will do some “Horsin’ Around” Saturday morning. Special Games Co-Founder and President Holly McBride said the event lets people with special needs try equine therapy. McBride said equine therapy has been scientifically proven to improve motor skills, and it’s great for people with autism. “We started the recitational therapy on just kind […]
Annual Event Remembers Army Training Exercises
The sounds of World War II jeeps and weapons will echo through the Upper Cumberland this weekend during the annual Tennessee Maneuvers Remembered living history event. Smith County Historical Tourism Society Vice-President Dr. Elizabeth Taylor said the seven large-scale Army combat training exercises that took place all across the region from 1941 to 1944. Taylor […]
Williams Wants Find Way To Change Real Estate Tax Issue
Representative Ryan Williams said he plans to work this summer and fall to find a way to allow counties to keep some of the money the state collects for real estate sales. Williams said he has been working on this issue for five years. Williams said, as it stands right now, the state receives all […]
Baxter Accept Preliminary Plat For Cabinet Facility
The Baxter Planning Commission accepted the preliminary plat for the construction of the Anatolia Cabinet Manufacturing facility. The proposed site plan is located off Ward Mill Road next to Fixtur World Designs. Baxter Codes Director Bob Lane said the plat still needs a few revisions before final approval. “The water loop, we want to double-check, […]
Gainesboro Gets New Hope For State Water Plant Loan
Gainesboro hopeful the town has a better chance of approval on a $10.5 million loan for a new water treatment plant. Consulting Engineer Nathaniel Greene said the town applied in 2023, but did not make the priority funding list. However, Green said TDEC recently re-ranked the priority list. “I received an email that said they […]
Life Church DUO Clinic Coming to Monterey Saturday
Life Church’s DUO Mobile Clinic will provide free medical services at Burks Middle School in Monterey Saturday. The volunteer program offers free healthcare services to the community. Program Director Vincent Scardino said the ministry was born from a food delivery service during the COVID-19 lockdowns. Scardino said said the program expanded from mobile wellness checkups […]
Crossville-Cumberland Chamber Searching For Ambassadors
The Crossville-Cumberland County Chamber of Commerce is looking for new ambassadors. Chamber President and CEO Ethan Hadley said ambassadors are an extension of the Chamber in the community. In addition to promoting the Chamber, ambassadors welcome new members and help plan events. “It’s an important program for every active Chamber to have,” Hadley said. “Because […]
York Baseball Preparing for District Tournament Play
York baseball is getting ready for tournament action.
King: This Year’s School Budget Most Difficult Of Tenure
The Putnam County School System beginning the budget process with a $5.1 million gap. Putnam County Director of Schools Corby King told the School Board Thursday night that expenses are up some $6.3 million. King said administrators have worked hard in the budget to prioritize investment in students. “I think it’s important, one, for the […]
