5 - 2025 - The UC Now

UC Garden Season Arriving; Preparation Is Key To Good Yield

Knowing how to prepare your garden and when to plant is crucial to success this summer, according to an Upper Cumberland Ag Extension agent. Pickett County Ag Extension Agent Billy Garrett said garden season usually starts around Easter, but this year’s temperatures have been too inconsistent. Garrett said people should already be preparing the soil […]

Hwy 127 Clear Creek Bridge Construction On Schedule

The new bridge connecting Cumberland and Fentress Counties over Clear Creek moving along as scheduled. T-DOT’s Rae Anne Bradley said the estimated completion date still stands August, 2026. Bradley said the bridge is a major part of the Highway 127 widening. “The contractor has completed approximately 70 percent of the required excavation and the majority […]

May Is National Bike Month, Cycling Popular In UC

The Upper Cumberland experiencing a biking boom, echoing an increase in its popularity nationwide sinde COVID. Thad Hoffman of Caney Forks Cycles said biking offers something for everyone from competitive racers to people looking for a relaxing way to exercise. Hoffman said many factors contribute to the local bike boom. “We’ve got a lot of […]

UC Schools Seeing Improvements With Third Grade Reading Law

Two years after some parents got a May surprise from the state’s third-grade reading law, local school systems are seeing benefits from the focus on reading. The Third Grade Reading Law requires third-grade students who score below proficiency levels on English Language Arts be held back or complete additional classwork. Jackson County Director of Schools […]

Prescott South Re-Designated As STEAM For Excellence

Prescott South Middle School has been re-designated as a STEAM School, celebrating excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. The Tennessee Department of Education designates schools for their commitment to integrating each area into their curriculum. Prescott South Middle School Principal Tera Brooks said the designation represents the future. “It shows to the community […]

CityScape: Cookeville Purchase Essential For Downtown

CityScape Executive Director Ferran Kefavuer said Cookeville’s planned purchase of the old Wilson Plant property is essential for the overall health of the downtown area. The city wants to create more parking, green space, and potential retail space across the 5-plus acres. Kefauver said the city’s plan will create more economic opportunities and address an […]