Obed Park Gains Level-1 Arboretum Status; Bigger Plans
The Upper Cumberland now has a level one arboretum, designated by the Tennessee Urban Forestry Council. County Soil and Water Conservationist Janet Dowlen said the Obed River Park arboretum gives residents the chance to learn about and experience nature. Dowlen said locals can observe the 45 labeled species of trees while walking through the park. […]
Algood Fire Providing Basic Training For Region’s Firefighters
The Algood Fire Department is currently providing basic firefighter training to firefighters throughout the region. Algood Fire Training Captain Ian Pass said the 64-hour class covers things like firefighter health and safety, forcible entry, and the use of firefighting equipment. Pass said Algood put on the class after a discussion with the Sparta Fire Department. […]
State Awards Cookeville History Museum $23K For Improvements
The Friends of the Cookeville History Museum plan to use an estimated $23,000 in new grant money to make improvements to the museum’s building. Museum Manager Beth Thompson said the funds are part of the state’s effort to help small museums across the state. Thompson said it’s time to make building improvements, as the museum […]
Jere Whitson To Get Two Phases Of Updates, LED Lighting
Putnam County Parks and Recreation will renovate the Jere Whitson Baseball Field next spring to reduce lighting costs and prevent flooding issues. Director Cody Maynard said the department plans to change all field lights to LED. Maynard said LED lights will save money and are brighter. “And I feel like it’s one of the best […]
Local Experts Create New Resource For Parents, Families
The Putnam County Chamber of Commerce and Leadership Putnam have partnered to create the Thrifty Bites Cookbook to support Putnam County’s PEP Foundation. Foundation Executive Director Katelyn Steakley said the Leadership Putnam class created the cookbook for the foundation, with resources for recipes that met myplate.gov standards from Putnam County Health Department nutritionists. Steakley said […]
Overton Considering Adding Flag Football, Budget Concerns
The Overton County School Board is considering adding a Livingston Academy girls flag football team this spring. Several schools across the Upper Cumberland, including Stone Memorial High School and Upperman High School, have already added the sport. Director of Schools Kim Dillon said the sport is gaining interest. “Apparently, it’s become a big thing, and […]
HRS Amends House Rules Including Rent Calculation
Highlands Residential Services has amended its house rules policy, part of which will change how the housing authority calculates tenant rent rates. Executive Director Chris Cassetty said in the past, when a tenant’s income changed, the housing authority would have to recalculate the rate immediately. Cassetty said new HUD regulations will not change the rent […]
Pickett’s Cooper Looks To Build On Championship Foundation
The Pickett County Bobcats girls basketball team enters the upcoming season with a new voice leading the program, but the same expectations that have defined their recent success. Brittany Cooper takes over as head coach following Brent Smith’s transition to athletic director at Pickett County High School. Cooper previously coached softball at Clarkrange before accepting […]
Growth, Experience, And Leadership Power Jets Basketball
For Cumberland County Jets Boys Head Coach Christian Goodwin, this off-season was not just about running drills or watching film. It was about growth. Now entering his second season at the helm, Goodwin finally had the benefit of a full off-season to mold his program, develop his young core, and build on the foundation set […]
Van Buren Golf Coach DeLong Cultivating Skills For Players
Van Buren’s boys golf team has seen steady growth over the past two seasons thanks to their head coach Beth DeLong. DeLong took the reins of both boys and girls golf in 2023. DeLong played golf around Van Buren when she moved to Spencer. Her interest led to Van Buren calling her about taking the […]
