Monterey Appoints Leonard To Civil Service Board
After a lengthy discussion Monday night, Monterey Aldermen appointed Jeff Leonard to fill a vacant spot on the town’s Civil Service Board. Aldermen originally tabled a decision last month, because some wanted Mayor Alex Garcia appointed. Alderman Bill Wiggins said the town created the Civil Service Board in the early 2000s, after a constant change […]
Livingston Square Upgrades Begin; Timeline Four Months
After delays, work to upgrade the Livingston Courthouse Square has officially begun. Main Street Historic District Chairman Gene Gantt told Aldermen Monday night officials have gone out to each merchant around the square to update them on what was going to happen and what the city needed them to do to help. Gantt said the […]
Pickett Hires Firm To Oversee Community Center Project
After two years of preparation, Pickett County has hired an architectural firm to oversee the conversion of the old Byrdstown Methodist Church building into a new Byrdstown Community Center. Pickett County Executive Stephen Bilbrey said the firm will oversee the project. Bilbrey said the next step is to get the county’s building committee with the […]
Spencer Apply For Grant To Upgrade Park Playground
The city of Spencer is applying for a grant from the Tennessee Department of Health to upgrade the playground equipment at the city park. The grant amount is $80,000 and requires a $20,000 match from the city. Spencer Mayor Alisa Farmer said the current playground equipment is the same equipment that was originally installed when […]
Reopened White County Activity Center Seeing More Attendees
A year after the Senior Center reopened, Sparta-White County Activity Center Director Jayne Guy said the new and improved facility is on an upward trend. Guy said the center was serving around 20-30 meals a day when it first reopened, but now the center is serving around 40-70 meals a day. Guy said she encourages […]
Invasive Hammerhead Worm Spotted In Fentress County
The hammerhead worm, an invasive pest native to Southwest Asia, has been spotted in Fentress County. The hammerhead worm is a flatworm with a shovel-like head. Fentress County Ag Extension Agent John Gunter said hammerhead worms prey on earthworms. Gunter said earthworms are needed to help regulate the dirt. “We have the potential to have […]
Food Pantries Concerned About UCHRA Distribution Change
Food pantries across the Upper Cumberland concerned about what might happen this fall after UCHRA outsources its food commodity program. God’s Food Pantry Director Pat Zornow said in years past, UCHRA would send many people in need of food to the Smithville facility. Zornow said she is concerned that UCHRA’s transition might drastically impact their […]
Rockwood Man Charged With First Degree Murder
A Rockwood Man has been charged with first-degree murder after a shooting that occurred Sunday night in Cumberland County. Investigators determined that 70-year-old Devin Schillinger was responsible for the shooting of 36-year-old Michael Kerley. According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI), the shooting occurred in the 200 block of George Anna Drive in Rockwood. […]
Girls Flag Football to Have State Championship Next Season
TSSAA has officially welcomed girls flag football into their officially recognized sports.
McMinnville Hosting Two Free Virtual Business Workshops
The City of McMinnville hosting two free virtual workshops to help business owners strengthen their online presence with the new Google Merchant tool. McMinnville Tourism and Marketing Manager Jordan Pupols said a business’s Google listing is often the first impression it gives people. Pupols said the two workshop sessions will help businesses new and old […]
