UCDD Set To Begin Economic Strategy Meetings This Month
UCDD will be hosting a series of economic strategy meetings with each of the Upper Cumberland’s 14 counties in the coming weeks. UCDD Executive Director Mark Farley said the meetings will be one-on-one with each county and its leadership to discuss the goals they have for the upcoming year. Farley said the meetings do not […]
Pickett Schools Set To Begin High School Bathroom Renovations
Pickett County Schools will begin renovating the bathrooms at Pickett County High School later this summer. Pickett County Director of Schools Diane Elder said preliminary camera work for the plumbing has been completed. Elder said the major portion of the project is set to begin sometime in July. “It’s been something we’ve hoped to be […]
Putnam Schools Offering New Family Summer Meal Service
The Putnam County School System is helping feed children in need while school is out for the summer. Nutrition Program Supervisor Jennifer Mitchell said this is the first year seven days worth of breakfast and lunch will be provided, thanks to more available workers. Mitchell said boxes will include meals consisting of re-heatable entrees, fresh […]
Cane Creek Pickleball Court Construction Delayed By Weather
Unstable weather over the last few weeks has delayed construction on the new pickleball courts at Cane Creek Park in Cookeville. Cookeville Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said the court’s pad has been unable to dry due to recent rainfall. Woods said the pad needs to dry before the courts are surfaced, which will come […]
Big Turnout For Tuesday’s Celina Mayor & Aldermen Race
The Clay County Elections Commission expecting a big turnout for Celina’s municipal election Tuesday with 11 candidates on the ballot. Three candidates running for Celina Mayor, eight for three seats on the Board of Aldermen. Clay County Election Administrator Monica Davis said the candidate pool piquing the interest of citizens. “We are expecting higher than […]
Fall Creek Falls Boil Water Advisory Lifted After Leaks
The Fall Creek Falls Utility District has lifted the boil water advisory for Falls Creek State Park, meaning it is now safe to drink and cook with water. A boil water advisory is placed when water lines are potentially contaminated. Fall Creek Falls Utility District Commissioner Virginia Lewis said last week’s leaks caused low pressure. […]
Cookeville’s Kim Finishes Freshman Season in State Quarters
Cookeville freshman Louis Kim completed his first varsity tennis season last Thursday.
Wheaton: 10th Street Expansion Project Phase Three Challenging
Cookeville Mayor Laurin Wheaton said the soon to be completed phase two of the 10th Street expansion will be a long term benefit to the community. The project should wrap in the next few weeks. Wheaton said the third phase of the project from Fisk Road to North Washington will be the most difficult piece. […]
