Crossville Club Building Community For Circus Performers
A new club in Cumberland County celebrates the artistic endeavors and the sense of community among those who love the circus. Founder Ché Rippinger said Crossville was a perfect place to start The Crossville Circus Club, since it is within a reasonable distance of Nashville, Knoxville, and Chattanooga. Rippinger said the club is a primarily […]
Eldridge Said Higher Dollar Tax Should Come Back To City
Cookeville Vice-Mayor Luke Eldridge said residents unhappy about property tax increases should pressure legislators to change the sales tax rules on higher-priced items. Eldridge said Tennessee’s Single Article Cap Tax puts a 2.75 percent limit on the sales tax that can be collected by the city on singular items between $1,600- $3,200. Tennessee increased the […]
Business Boot Camp Going Hybrid, Trend To Assist Region
The Biz Foundry converting its Start-Up Business Camp to a hybrid format. Biz Foundry Vice President Tiffany Anton said the four-week course helps entrepreneurs build a solid foundation for their business idea. Anton said the Biz Foundry covers every Upper Cumberland county, and the hybrid format is the precursor to future classes being fully online. […]
Celina Paving Loan Ready, Bidding Process Next For Streets
Celina will look to take the next steps in paving the streets after Aldermen approved a resolution to accept a $2 million loan. Alderman Kenny Westmoreland said the city plans to repave every street within the city limits. Depending on the costs, the city’s loan amount could be less than $2 million. “Once we put […]
Robbins Retiring As Pickett Chamber Director, Arms Replaces
Byrdstown-Pickett Chamber of Commerce Director Bill Robbins will step down this week. Robbins has served as the chamber director for over 12 years. Robbins said he started planning to retire last year. “I really enjoyed the job, but you know it’s time to, it’s time for me to let go and do something else,” Robbins […]
Sparta Holding Fluoride Town Hall Thursday
Residents interested in the fluoride in the water debate can voice their opinion Thursday night in Sparta. Sparta Mayor Jerry Lowery said the city has discussed removing fluoride from city water systems. State law requires residents be notified of the potential change. Lowery said the town hall will be a good chance for people to […]
Cumberland School Board Optimistic About New Director
Members of the Cumberland County School Board said they are optimistic about the system’s direction after electing Dr. Rebecca Farley as the next director of schools. Board Member Jon Matthews said he has been impressed with Farley’s performance over the past two months as interim director. Matthews said he is optimistic that Farley can pull […]
Algood Increasing Court Costs By $1 After A Change In Law
Algood is increasing its court costs by $1 to help cover money owed to the Tennessee Department of Safety. Algood Court Clerk Anna Walker said currently, $1 of the court costs goes to the Department of Safety for the Municipal Training Education Program. Walker said Algood will now pay $2 each court costs to the […]
