Burn Permits Required Beginning Wednesday Across UC
Wildfire season has begun in Tennessee and that means burn permits will be required beginning Wednesday. Department of Forestry Communications and Outreach Director Megan Carpenter says burn permits are an essential tool in preventing fires in our area. “The burn permits are designed to communicate to the public about when and where it’s safe to […]
Pitts Finding Renewed Calling While Coaching Cavs Golf
When Larry Pitts retired from the United States Army, he did not anticipate his second career would yield 16 seasons of molding the Cookeville Boys Golf program. Pitts served as a Master Sergeant and Command Career Counselor for the US Army. Pitts began to coach sports when he volunteered to coach baseball and basketball for […]
Locally-Grown Pumpkins Possible, But Weather Frustrates
Grabbing that Halloween pumpkin, it could have been grown in the Upper Cumberland, but it takes good genetics and chemicals. Cumberland County Agricultural and Natural Resource Agent Gregg Upchurch said pumpkins can do well in the Upper Cumberland area. But fungus, parasites, and the weather can create problems. Upchurch said farmers can cultivate pumpkins in […]
Monterey Depot Museum Dining Car Restoration Complete
The Monterey Depot Historical Society has completed a major restoration project to turn a 1940s dining car into an event space at the Monterey Depot Museum. Monterey Depot Historical Society Member Rafferty Cleary said the car received a top-to-bottom restoration that includes brand new amenities, a furnished interior, and sewer and water connections. Cleary said […]
Cookeville To Award Interstate Drive Sidewalk Bid Thursday
Cookeville City Council will vote Thursday to award an estimated $1.9 million bid for the city’s Interstate Drive Sidewalk Project. The project will construct sidewalks on both sides of Interstate Drive from Willow Avenue to Jefferson Avenue and will also include a segment on Jefferson on the West side from Interstate Drive to Walnut Avenue. […]
Byrdstown Water Plant Runs Into Tough Rock In Connection
The new Byrdstown Water Treatment Plant is expected to be substantially completed by the end of October, despite a recent setback. The town’s Board of Aldermen learned that the contractor attempted to tie in the new water plant on Monday but encountered a section of solid rock. Herrick Company Vice President of Operations Luke Zakrzewski […]
Feedback Reveals Parking Top Priority For Depot Street Project
Parking is the top priority of residents, local groups, and downtown businesses who provided feedback on the proposed Depot Street Project. Cookeville City Council met with ASA Engineering Officials Monday to review public feedback. Cookeville Mayor Laurin Wheaton said participation was excellent in last week’s meeting period. The city received over 400 responses from the […]
Pickett Bathroom Renovations Underway After Delays
Bathroom renovations at Pickett County High School are finally underway after several months of delays. . The project initially set to begin this summer before the school year started. Pickett County Director of Schools Melissa Robbins said the contractor faced issues. “They had, I think, some issues with making sure they had the contractor,” Robbins […]
