Sparta Aldermen Approve Emergency Gearbox Rebuild
The Sparta Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved the emergency rebuilding of the gearbox on the dam Thursday night. Sparta Public Works Director Dillard Quick said the gearbox raises the dam’s gates up and down. The parts worn down after 50-plus years of use. Quick said the dam is so old that there are no […]
Cookeville Approves Purchase Of Old Wilson Plant
Cookeville City Council approved the purchase of the old Wilson Plant property Thursday. The city will spend $3.2 million on the purchase from HCA Health Services. Council Member Eric Walker said purchasing the property supports local business owners. “This gives us the opportunity to take what has been a site that nobody has been able […]
Dekalb’s New Frontiers Camp Hosting Fell Run Fundraiser
Upper Cumberland runners can get a taste of Europe Saturday, raising money for the New Frontiers Adventure Camp in DeKalb County. New Frontiers program director Shelby Rickard said fell running involves running or racing through upland country, up hills, or different terrains. Rickard said the name comes from the European term “fell,” which means hill. […]
Foster Approves Crab Orchard/Water Authority Merger
Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster has approved the merger between the Crab Orchard Utility District and the Cumberland Plateau Water Authority. Foster said he and several other local entities created the Cumberland Plateau Water Authority to address the water concerns on the Cumberland Plateau. Foster said he believes this first merger agreement is generationally transformative. […]
TSBA To Assist Cumberland Schools With Hiring Director
The Tennessee School Board Association will be assisting Cumberland County Schools in the search for a new director of schools. Cumberland County School Board Member Jon Matthews said TSBA will be handling the application process and will be recommending the best candidates. Matthews said though TSBA is handling the process, the school board will ultimately […]
Ralph’s Historic Registry Hearing Set For Friday Morning
A state commission will hear the case Friday for adding Cookeville’s Ralph’s Donuts to the National Register of Historic Places. The popular sweet shop is one of four nominated entities to be heard by the Tennessee Historical Commission’s State Review Board. Co-owners John and Sandy MacDonald bought the business back in 2020. Sandy said the […]
Pickett Schools Director Diane Elder Announces Retirement
After serving 18 years as the Pickett County Director of Schools, Diane Elder has announced her retirement. Elder said she will serve as the director until June 30. Elder said her decision came after much consideration. “Well, I’ve always been told for the last five years by other directors who have retired, they look at […]
House Of Hope Hosting Rummage Sale For Needed Funding
House of Hope looking for bargain shoppers to raise money for kids in need. The non-profit’s annual rummage sale fundraiser continues through Friday. House of Hope Executive Director Denise Melton said the organization provides safe havens for children who have been removed from their homes due to abuse. “We look at the House of Hope […]
Sparta YMCA Pool Repaired, Opening Memorial Day
With renovations complete, the pool at the White County-Sparta Family YMCA set to open for the 2025 season. YMCA CEO Kyle Goff said visitors will notice something new this year: the bottom of the pool is smoother. Goff said workers applied new plaster on the surface of the 35-year old pool. “The structural integrity of […]
