Blackberries In Season, Tennessee Great Place To Grow
Blackberry season fast approaching and local farmers say the Upper Cumberland is a great place to grow blackberries. Smithville Farmer John Adam Turner from Turner and Sons Nursery in Smithville said the ample rainfall and humidity help blackberries thrive across the region. Turner said he likes to pick blackberries when they just start to turn […]
Cumberland County Archives New Facility Opens Friday
The two-year renovation process complete at the Cumberland County Archives and Family Heritage Center with an official opening Friday. Assistant Archivist Lori Bowers said the water leaks, mold, and extensive damage to the old building made it difficult to protect the archived documents. Bowers said she hopes the new archive center lives up to the […]
Jamestown Set To Begin $2.2M Water Intake Upgrade
Jamestown has received the go-ahead from the Fentress County Commission to begin an estimated $2.2 million project to upgrade the city’s water intake. Jamestown Water Superintendent Jacob Burke said the intake will receive brand-new electrical wiring, controls, a new electrical building, and a backup generator. Burke said the system outdated. “You know, how things change […]
Algood Looking For Big Mac Drive/Main Traffic Solutions
Algood conducting a traffic study to find solutions for the Big Mac Drive, Main Street, Burton Branch Road corridor. Algood Mayor Lisa Chapman Fowler said additional restaurants in the area have increased traffic significantly, as did the second Wal Mart exit. Chapman Fowler said the study will help the city determine the best way to […]
Underground Construction Set To Begin On Sparta Splash Pad
With planning and design complete, Sparta will soon begin construction on a new splash pad. Sparta Mayor Jerry Lowery said the city recently received permits from TDEC to construct the splash pad. Lowery said it took about a year for the city to obtain the permit and that many people were doubting that a splash […]
Robbins Settling In As New Pickett County Schools Director
New Pickett County Director of Schools Melissa Robbins said she is starting to settle into her role. Robbins said that in her first few days in the position, she has been reading up on documents and board policies. Robbins said her first order of business is getting the schools ready for the upcoming school year. […]
Crossville To Consider Bids For Miller Ave, First St Projects
Crossville City Council will consider awarding bids for three American Rescue Plan projects Tuesday. That includes a water booster station and a waterline extension project on Miller Avenue. City Engineer Tim Begley said the Miller Avenue projects will interconnect the city of Crossville with the Cumberland Plateau Water Authority. “The waterline is a 12-inch waterline […]
NuGerm: Cases Effective Method For Phone-Free Classrooms
NuGerm’s transparent, magnetic locking plastic phone cases will be the newest addition to Putnam County Classrooms this year as part of the new cell phone policy. NuGerm Vice President Michael Bordack said they created the “NuCase” because phones create too many distractions in the classroom. Bordack said the cases were created as a cheaper, more […]
