Clay CTE Building To Open In Weeks, Final Touches Underway
The new Clay County High School CTE Building is almost finished, and students could use it as soon as late September. School Board Chair Benji Bailey said he is excited to see the building come to fruition. Bailey said the remaining work includes finishing touches on the inside, and the only delays have come from […]
Biz Foundry, Overton Chamber Partnering For Town Hall
The Biz Foundry is partnering with the Livingston-Overton County Chamber of Commerce for a Business Town Hall event later this month. Biz Foundry Vice President Tiffany Anton said the event is designed for local entrepreneurs to provide feedback on what is working for their businesses, as well as the things they need help with. Anton […]
Livingston Applying For Downtown Improvement Grant
Livingston’s Main Street Historic District Commission applying for a state downtown improvement grant worth between $50,000 and $500,000. Historic District Commission Chairman Gene Gantt said the grant is specific to downtown improvement, and the amount of funding is need-based. Gantt said half of the funding must go to exterior building projects, and the other half […]
Spotted Lanternflies Cause Problems, Not A Local Threat
Specially trained dogs are now sniffing out the invasive spotted lanternfly, but the bugs have not made their way into the Upper Cumberland. Putnam County Ag Extension Agent Wayne Key said the lanternflies cause problems because of their potential impact on fruit plants. Key said lanternflies were first spotted in the state near Nashville a […]
Crossville Receive Grant To Build Inclusive Playground
The city of Crossville has received an estimated $359,000 grant to build a new all-inclusive playground at Centennial Park. City Manager Valerie Hale said the playground will be a 57X55 foot playground and will feature new slides, swings, and will also include ADA-compliant walkways and parking spaces. “The city pursued it to provide play opportunities […]
Expert: UC Teens Being Trafficked To Cities For Money
A local expert said a sex trafficking sting in Chattanooga last week serves as a reminder that minors in the Upper Cumberland region are often being sex trafficked to larger cities. WillowBend Farms CEO Sarah McKinnis said her non-profit works with sex trafficking survivors. McKinnis said minors, particularly between the ages of 12-14 years old, […]
CPWA, South Cumberland Utility Make Progress On Merger
The Cumberland Plateau Water Authority and South Cumberland Utility District making progress toward a potential merger. Authority General Manager Jeff Dyer said officials have been in contact with utilities throughout Cumberland County. Dyer said the initial discussions with South Cumberland Utility have been positive, and the four-step process of merging is moving along. “At this […]
Energy Assistance Program Sees Changes For Winter
Two changes coming to the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program this fall. UCHRA Deputy Director LaNelle Godsey said the LIHEAP program helps low income people pay for electricity, natural gas, and propane. Godsey said the program start date has been pushed back a month from October to November. Godsey said the program also now […]
Putnam Schools Move To New Space Nearly Complete
The Putnam County School System has nearly completed its move into the old Frontiers Communication Building located on Cookeville’s South Franklin Ave. The building was purchased by the school system and underwent an extensive renovation to house various types of personnel. Putnam County Director of Schools Corby King said the school system’s academic coaches, some […]
Corps Of Engineers: No Plans For Dublin Access Marina
The Corps of Engineers at Center Hill Lake has said there are no plans for a marina to be built at the Dublin Access Area. Dekalb County Commissioners brought the idea to the table. However, residents voiced opposition to the idea last week. Center Hill Lake Natural Program Resources Manager Kevin Salvilla said he believes […]
