Highlands Residential Misses Tax Credits For 2nd Year
Highlands Residential’s Magnolia Ridge Project missed out on federal tax credits for the second straight year. Johnson City received the credits. Highland Residential Services viewed the Tri Cities as a potential competitor several months ago. Executive Director Chris Cassetty labeled the results for the past two years unlucky. “We’ve just fallen a little short,” Cassetty […]
New Algood Child Care Facility Approved, Special Exception
The Algood Board of Zoning Appeals has approved a new childcare facility to be located at 620 East Main Street. The Algood Board of Zoning Appeals approved a special exception since the facility will be located in a general commercial zone. Zoning Appeals Staff Planner Tommy Lee said he was unsure of the history of […]
Beloved Capshaw Elementary Crossing Guard Passes
Beloved Capshaw Elementary Crossing Guard Lanny Vaught, better known as Mr. Lanny, has passed away. Vaught served as the crossing guard at Capshaw Elementary for six years and previously spent several years in law enforcement. Capshaw Elementary Principal Renee Cantrell said Vaught was a blessing. “Rain or shine, he was greeting everyone with a warm […]
Overton Replacing Damaged Grandstand Roof At Fairgrounds
Overton County is awaiting bids to replace the roof on top of the grandstands at the county fairgrounds. Overton County Fair President Ronnie Smith said the roof had an estimated $200,000 in damage back in the spring due to a storm. Smith said the storm ripped off the top of the roof on about half […]
Tech Listed As Top 500 College By Forbes
Tennessee Tech University has been listed as one of America’s top 500 colleges according to Forbes. Tennessee Tech was ranked at 447 and was in the top two of public universities within the state to make the list. Tennessee Tech Public Relations Director Jonathan Frank said the recognition is one of several honors that the […]
Week 3 HS Football Sees Games Beyond Upper Cumberland
The first week of September sees high school football enter Week 3. All Upper Cumberland teams are in action as some teams look to take the next steps. Upperman plays their home opener Thursday night against Farragut. Upperman enters 1-1 having amassed pver 700 total yards combined in their first two games. Farragut enters play […]
Cookeville Running To Sparta For Football Vs White County
The Cookeville Cavaliers plan to run the game ball to Sparta flanked by Cavaliers fans ahead of Friday night. The run takes place the day that Cookeville and White County’s football teams square off. Julie Smith is the organizer of both the Sparta run and CAV Walk, which takes place the day before the Cavaliers […]
Fentress Fire Department Holding 9/11 Memorial Walk
The Fentress County Fire Department remembers the lives of those lost during the 9/11 attacks at a memorial walk. Fire Lt. Tyler Arms said Saturday’s walk is a 3.43 miles to honor the 343 firefighters who died in the attacks. Arms said the idea came up a few years ago when some firefighters attended a […]
Branson Using Core Strength, Gym To Improve Golf Career
Tennessee Tech women’s golfer Sydney Branson turned to golf after finishing up her gymnastics career. Branson started playing golf as a freshman in high school. She initially tumbled for the gymnastics team before taking up the sport. Branson said she gave golf a chance because of how much the sport pushed her. Branson said the […]
Fire Departments Fearing Fire Spark Fire Increases With Dry Conditions
Fire Departments across the Upper Cumberland worried about a potential increase in fires due to recent dry weather. Piney Fire Department Public Information Officer Tiwanna Bricker said the low humidity days we enjoy combined with breezes can spark fires quickly. “It’s much easier than you know when it’s wet,” Bricker said. “But the biggest concern […]
