T-DOT Awards Culvert Replacement On SR-53 in Jackson County
T-DOT announced on Thursday that it has awarded an estimated $2.7 million contract for a culvert replacement project on State Route 53 in Jackson County. The project will replace a damaged culvert and aim to improve drainage infrastructure. The project will require a full closure of SR-53 at Hurricane Branch Lane for approximately 50 days. […]
The Past Returns To Life Saturday At Overton Museum
The Overton County Museum will come alive Saturday night at the third annual Night of the Museum, where LA Honor Society Students will bring alive figures throughout the county’s history. Director Paula Stover said the Livingston Academy Rho Kappa Social Studies Honor Society organizes the event, bringing together costumes and actors. Stover said the event […]
Putnam Court Clerk Improving Services With New Website
The Putnam County Court Clerk’s Office has made steps to improve daily operations and services with the launch of a new website Putnam County Court Clerk Jennifer Wilkerson said the website contains several new features, allowing residents to look up ticket costs. One can access information on court cases, court dockets, and jury duty. “This […]
Support Domestic Violence Survivors By Wearing Purple
The Upper Cumberland Family Justice Center focused on awareness for domestic violence with Purple Thursday. Consolidated Community Response Specialist Liz Shanks said the date recognizes domestic violence survivors through purple, a symbolic expression of support. Shanks said the center aims to represent survivors in moments they cannot represent themselves. “It’s more common than we all […]
Foundation Hosting Hospice Conference, Big Need In UC
The Cookeville Regional Charitable Foundation will host a free community-wide hospice care conference Friday to address hospice and palliative care, and what that looks like here in the Upper Cumberland. Foundation Director John Bell said several hospice and palliative care experts will speak on different topics, like pain management and the difference between hospice care […]
Clay County EMS Bolsters Fleet With 1 Of 3 New Ambulances
A boost to Clay County’s ambulance fleet with the first of three new ambulances arriving, purchased using state funds. The county used CDBG grant money and an estimated $1.3 million from the state to purchase new ambulances, as the county only had two ambulances in its fleet. Clay County EMS Director Andy Hall said receiving […]
Cookeville Gets Feedback On Wilson Property Plan Thursday
Cookeville residents can attend a town hall on Thursday to see the reveal of the preliminary Master Plan for the old Wilson Plant Property. Project Manager Kevin Tucker said the preliminary design will have some minor changes to the project’s design. Tucker said there is still more work to be done, as the firm has […]
Clay County Enters New Season With Depth, Defense
After a 16-15 season that ended with deep postseason runs in both the regional and district tournaments, the Clay County Lady Bulldogs are looking to turn that late spark into a new flame. Bulldogs Head Coach Matt Walker returns alongside a host of upperclassmen and 11 total returning players. Walker said he enters the year […]
Week Ten Of UC Football Sees Playoff Spots Available
The final stretch of the regular season is underway. As the weather becomes colder and the leaves change color, the path to the playoffs becomes clearer for football teams across the Upper Cumberland. Jackson County battles Cumberland County. Jackson County has clinched a spot in the playoffs, having wrapped up their district schedule last week. […]
Cumberland’s Woody Finds Her True Game With Bowling
When Cumberland County Lady Jets Bowler Madison Woody first walked through the gym doors, she expected to spend her high school career dribbling down the basketball court for the Lady Jets. Instead, fate had other plans, and a bowling ball waiting for her instead. During one of her final basketball games in eighth grade, Woody’s […]
