Celina’s Mills Wants New Infrastructure; More Businesses
EDITORS NOTE: This is part of a series of stories introducing the candidates for Alderman in Celina. Residents will vote Tuesday. Candidate Tracy Mills is a truck driver and active community member. Mills said he is running to help make Celina a better place to live. Mills said a key issue is building up infrastructure. […]
A Quick Thermostat Change Can Save Energy & Money
The first 90 degree temps could arrive this week, putting strain on your family budget through higher energy bills. Volunteer Energy’s David Murphy said you can cut costs around your home as summer arrives. Murphy said water heaters and HVAC units account for 60 percent of energy costs. Murphy said simple changes to air conditioning […]
Food Insecurity A Summer Issue For Many Of Region’s Kids
As summer vacation begins for Upper Cumberland students, many children will face the issue of food insecurity. Food to the Rescue Family Outreach Coordinator Robin Twitty said those described as food insecure do not know where their next meal is coming from. Twitty said one in five kids in Tennessee deal with food insecurity. Twitty […]
Process Begins For Residents Worried About Value Mistakes
The Overton County Board of Equalization will begin its annual sessions Tuesday. Overton County Property Assessor Cara Boone said the Equalization Board is made up of Overton County citizens who listen to taxpayers about their appraised property value. Boone said citizens may seek equalization if a mistake was made during appraisal, such as an incorrect […]
Fentress Clerk Office Requesting To Become Passport Facility
The Fentress County Clerk’s Office wants to help residents with the passport process. Fentress County Clerk Amanda Hicks said serving as a passport acceptance facility would mean the office could verify documents needed for the passport application process. Hicks said passport document verification is a service that many Fentress County residents have been asking for. […]
Homestead Tower Association Cancels 2025 Apple Festival
The Cumberland Homestead Tower Association will not host its annual Apple Festival this year. Homestead Tower Association President Brenda King said the Apple Festival was created as a fundraiser 20 years ago to cover the operating costs of the Homestead Tower. King said the association’s board decided not to have the festival as the Tennessee […]
Board To Look At Possible Changes To Business Incentives
The Cookeville Industrial Development Board will meet Wednesday to discuss incentive changes designed to attract more businesses. Cookeville Industrial Development Board Chairman Bob Bell said the board currently offers PILOT (Payment in Lieu of Taxes) and TIF (Tax Increment Financing) incentives to attract businesses and boost economic development. Bell said the board is updating its […]
Cookeville Looking To Purchase Seven New Police Vehicles
The Cookeville Police Department wants to purchase seven new police vehicles in the upcoming fiscal year. Cookeville Police Chief Scott Winfree said a few police cars are cycled out every year, and the decommissioned cars are sometimes assigned to other departments in the city. Winfree said this year, two marked cars, three detective vehicles, and […]
Sparta YMCA Beginning Water Aerobics Classes Next Week
The Sparta-White County YMCA is offering water aerobics classes starting Monday, June 9. Sparta-White County YMCA Fitness and Wellness Director Nina Weston said water aerobics is a low-impact cardio workout done in a pool. Weston said the class is good for people recovering from injuries or people with joint issues who want less impact than […]
