Warren County Fair Begins Friday, More Than 150 Volunteers
Keep your schedule open this weekend, as the 2025 Warren County Fair kicks off Friday. Warren County Fair President Regan Kelsey said this year’s fair features corn decorations with the theme “Cream of the Crop”. Kelsey said the theme represents the county as the reigning 2024 AA state champion fair. Kelsey said this year, the […]
Baxter Searching For Money To Pay For Fire Communication
Baxter will have to search for funding to purchase a new radio communication system for volunteer firefighters. Baxter Fire Chief Matt White requested the system last month, as several volunteer firefighters are without a radio. But the low bid came in at $16,000. Mayor Danny Holmes said the city’s budget is tight. “I want them […]
Gainesboro Pursuing Survey To Address Old Block Wall
Gainesboro will hire a surveyor to see what can be done about an old block wall next to the old Wiggins Surveying building. The town’s board of aldermen learned last month of the building having flooding issues due to the condition of the wall. The property owner presented a survey showing that he does not […]
Cookeville Approves Tennessee Avenue Access Points
Cookeville City Council approved two new public street access points on Tennessee Avenue. One access point will be for properties located north of the Nashville Eastern Railroad, and the other with connect Event Center Drive between the Fairgrounds and the county’s bus and maintenance garage. Council Member Eric Walker said though the city’s plan is […]
Fentress Gets Grant For Economic Development Studies
Fentress County will use some $50,000 in Three Star Grant money to study the best ways to attract new lodging, grocery stores, and retail development. Fentress County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jacob Rosenbaum said the county has a great tourism economy, but he hopes the studies can help increase the some $9.2 million in […]
Baxter Sign I-40 Project Proposal, Start Still Ways Off
Baxter signing off on the T-DOT I-40 Improvement Project proposal, the next step in moving that project forward. Baxter Mayor Danny Holmes said signing the proposal essentially lets T-DOT know they are aware of the project and are okay with proceeding. The estimated $22 million project will create a third lane on Baxter Road, to […]
Hazardous Collection Event Visiting Overton Saturday
TDEC will be collecting household hazardous waste in Overton County Saturday. Residents are encouraged to bring household hazardous waste like cleaning fluids, pesticides, and swimming pool chemicals. TDEC said a person does not have to reside in Overton County to participate. The drop-off location is at the Overton County Fairgrounds, and the collection event will […]
Burgess Falls Holding Trail Cleanup Day This Weekend
Volunteers needed to hit the trails at Burgess Falls State Park for Trail Clean Up Day Sunday morning. Park Ranger and Volunteer Coordinator Connor Breeden said the park has a high visitation rate, which means there is a lot of trash left behind. Breeden said the increased amount of visitors over Labor Day Weekend have […]
Thorpe Stressing Timing, Form For Keys To Sparta Bowling
White County Boys Bowling Head Coach Roger Thorpe said he will focus on developing the right technique for the Spartans this season. Thorpe enters his second season as head coach. Thorpe took over for Wesley Martin, who coached the Spartans for the previous ten seasons. Thorpe said one thing he learned during his time as […]
4H Chick Chain Auction Teaches Kids About Poultry Farming
The Overton County 4H Chick Chain Auction Saturday will help teach young people the ins and outs of the poultry farming business. Overton County Extension Agent Nicole Bettencourt said participants raise a handful of young chickens until they are laying eggs. At least three of the birds return to be auctioned off each fall. Bettencourt […]
