Vigil Thursday Remembers Lives Lost To Domestic Violence
The Avalon Center hosts a candlelight vigil in Spencer on Thursday to remember the lives lost to domestic violence. Avalon Center Domestic Violence Court Advocate Andrew Harsanyi said the vigils are part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Harnsanyi said it is important for the community to understand people continue to lose their loves to domestic […]
New UC Wedding Venue Debuts Thursday, Regional Appeal
A new luxury Italian-style wedding venue will celebrate its opening in White County Thursday. Celebrations Hospitality Owner/CEO Terra Bellinger said the venue will attract customers from beyond the Upper Cumberland. Bellinger said the venue can welcome 34 room guests as well as wedding festivities. “There is nothing like this in this area matter of fact […]
4H Growing In UC; Teaches Youth Success Skills For Life
It is National 4H Week, and youth across the Upper Cumberland benefit from the program that continues to grow. Pickett County 4H Youth Development Agent Katie Hunter said 4H programs teach more than cooking, sewing, and how to raise animals. Hunter said the program focuses as much on a child’s development, citizenship and social skills. […]
Overton Changing Subdivision Road Surfacing Requirements
The Overton County Regional Planning Commission has approved changing the road surfacing requirements in the county’s subdivision regulations. The change will require developers to construct new roads out of asphalt or concrete. The county would no longer allow a tar and chip surface. Staff Planner Tommy Lee said asphalt or concrete surfacing holds up better […]
Better Cooperation Needed, Crossville & County Ambulance
A regional EMS consultant said that Crossville and Cumberland County will need to cooperate for a city-based ambulance service to work. Upper Cumberland Regional EMS Consultant Brian Thompkins met with the Crossville City Council during a work session on Tuesday. Thompkins said if the city were to sign an agreement with the county’s EMS service […]
Jackson Schools Purchase Visitor Management System
Jackson County Schools are taking another step for student safety, purchasing a new visitor management system. Director of Schools Jason Hardy said the system will scan a visitor’s ID before entering. Hardy said the system immediately provides background information about the visitor. “If they are on any list or anything that would be a safety […]
New VA Facility Targets Neal Street Location, Not Fairgrounds
A new Cookeville Veterans Administration facility will be located on Neal Street, rather than on the site of the old County Fairgrounds. A public announcement has not been made, but a listing on a federal government website shows the selection was made September 29. The total price tag of the lease agreement, some $55 million. […]
Clarkrange Lady Buffaloes Aim High Under Lamar Rogers
With a decorated career that includes recently becoming Tennessee’s all-time winningest girls basketball head coach, Clarkrange Lady Buffaloes Head Coach Lamar Rogers is showing no signs of slowing down as he prepares for another season. Rogers said he emphasizes growth and experience for his players entering his 49th season as girls basketball coach. Coming off […]
Livingston’s Coy Smith Turns A Kick Into A Football Career
For Livingston Academy football’s Coy Smith, the only path onto the football field was through his right foot. Smith’s parents told him if he had to join the Wildcats, the way was as a kicker. Smith said he earned his spot after pleading with his parents to join the team. Now entering his junior year, […]
White County Discuss Possible Property Tax Freeze
White County Commissioners discussed the possibility of adopting a property tax freeze during Monday night’s committee meetings. A property freeze act would allow the county to freeze the property taxes to a specific base amount, primarily for low-income seniors and disabled individuals. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said he began looking into a property tax […]
