Dekalb Commissioner Luna Resigns, No Timeline Replacement
DeKalb County will have to fill a vacant seat on the county commission after District Three Commissioner Tony Luna resigned Monday night. Commissioner Tom Chandler said he thinks it is a shame that Luna has decided to resign. Chandler said this is the fourth commissioner to resign from this commission. “I don’t believe it was […]
Barrel Manufacturer Cuts Ribbon On New Rickman Facility
An international barrel manufacturer celebrated the opening of its new Rickman facility Monday. Livingston-Overton County Chamber of Commerce President Zach Stephens said the facility is part of an estimated $30 million investment that Independent Stave has made into the community. “There’s not only 70 jobs that are being created, they are really high-quality, good-paying jobs,” […]
Auction Ends Tuesday, Helping Raise Money For Students
A 56-year-old tradition in its final hours as the Putnam County Kiwanis Club Auction raises money for local student initiatives. Putnam County Kiwanis Club President Bob Palmer said proceeds from the online auction have been used in a lot of ways over the years. Palmer said the club purchased adaptive playground equipment for students with […]
State Commend Sparta Officials For Detailed Budget
Sparta’s budget process honored by the Comptroller’s office as a distinguished submission for fiscal year 2026 Mayor Jerry Lowery said he received a letter from the comptroller approving Sparta’s budget. Lowery said the letter commended their process, and thanked the city for its detail, time and effort put into preparing the budget. Lowery said the […]
Medal Returns To Crossville, First Time In 100+ Years
Crossville’s Military Memorial Museum will display a Congressional Medal of Honor awarded to Sgt. Milo Lemert in World War I. Museum President Mark Pfaffenroth said this weekend marks the first time the medal has returned to Crossville in more than 100 years. The National Guard sent Lemert to Bellicourt, France, in 1918, shortly after marrying […]
Jackson Holds First-Ever Primary Election Next Spring
Jackson County will hold a primary election for county offices for the first time next May. Administrator of Elections Drew McMillan said state legislators recently passed a law that mandates counties hold a primary election if a local political party called for one before August 25. McMillan said both the Jackson County Republican and Democratic […]
Golden Not Quitting Commission Seat, No Hard Feelings
White County Commissioner Becky Golden said she will not be resigning from the county commission. Golden walked out of last week’s commission meeting after the commission voted to replace Golden as one of the Budget Committee nominees. Golden said she meant she would be resigning her nomination to be on the budget committee, not the […]
Downtown Conference Center Could Benefit County Tourism
Putnam County’s Tourism Director said the idea of a conference center in downtown Cookeville could benefit the community. A conference center, one of several ideas being considered in Cookeville’s project surrounding the Wilson property. Cookeville-Putnam County Visitors Bureau Executive Director Shan Stout said a conference center could complement the county’s new fairground. “We really need […]
Upperman’s Chaffin Evolving Into All-Around Quarterback
Upperman Bees quarterback Bronzden Chaffin started his football career playing other skill positions. Chaffin has played three positions on offense throughout his career. He enters his fourth season playing quarterback on the varsity team. Chaffin said he made the switch to quarterback at an early age. “Whenever I was younger and played in youth league, […]
