Flashing Signs Potential Resolution To Crain Street Concerns
The Monterey Street Committee is considering installing flashing signs on Crain Street as a potential resolution to slow down speeders and improve safety. The committee had a lengthy discussion Thursday night about the narrow road and the section of the street where a hill creates a blind spot. During the discussion, Crain Street Resident Brian […]
Cumberland 911, Crossville Police Partner, Expand Survey
Cumberland County 911 and Crossville Police Department expanding a survey program which can help first responders navigate the unfamiliar. Cumberland County Emergency Management Director Travis Cole said the Family/Resident survey program benefits all local emergency responders. Cole said the survey asks homeowners to submit information that could affect first responders’ ability to access a property. […]
DeKalb Needs More Volunteer Firefighters For All Stations
The DeKalb County Volunteer Fire Department is seeking volunteer firefighters to help strengthen its numbers at all of the county’s fire stations. DeKalb County Fire Chief Donny Green said currently, the department has 84 volunteers to man 12 fire stations. Green said in his opinion, that is not enough. “You know, their availability has to […]
Crossville Rec Center Progressing, Anticipation Building
Construction on Crossville’s new recreation center is steadily progressing, with large steel beams now rising from the foundation. Putnam County YMCA CEO Mandy Perhay said the steel gives the community a first look at the structure of the new facility. While much work remains, Perhay said it shows the community what is coming. “For the […]
Chief Cautions Drivers, Parents On Busy Friday Halloween
Livingston Police warns drivers and parents to be mindful Friday night, as safety remains a priority on Halloween. Police Chief Ray Smith said extra deputies will patrol the town, assuring children and traffic remain visible. Smith said he encourages parents to keep their children close. Smith said the weekend holiday can lead to higher volumes […]
Fentress Sports Field Set For Construction After Delay
The Fentress County Board of Education received an estimated $100,000 from the county for its York Elementary multi-purpose sports field project. The project is to level off and extend the existing field to be regulation size for football and soccer. Fentress County Director of Schools Kristi Hall said she is excited to move the project […]
Algood Considering Roundabouts To Address Traffic
Algood is considering implementing three roundabouts on West Main Street to improve traffic flow from Walmart to Highway 111. Algood City Administrator Keith Morrison said roundabouts are one of the top proposals from the city’s traffic study to improve traffic in that area. Morrison said the idea is to space the three roundabouts apart and […]
Jackson County Sets Sights On Returning To State Championship
After posting the winningest season in program history, the Jackson County Blue Devils boys basketball team is not interested in simply reliving last year’s success; they want to go back and finish what they started. Head Coach Kevin Thomas said the goal for 2025 is clear: Get back to the Class 2A state tournament. “I […]
Final Week Of Regular Season Football Begins Tonight
The regular season finale awaits teams across the Upper Cumberland. Some will play games that could affect where and when they play next week as the playoffs loom. Others will play for their seniors in their final game of the football season. All teams will look to give their best as the regular season wraps […]
Cookeville’s Sisco Rises From Setbacks To Senior Stardom
For Cookeville Cavaliers football player Caden Sisco, every lift and sprint has seen him grow. When Sisco first joined the Cavaliers as a freshman, head coach Taylor Hennigan and the coaching staff instilled a simple message. Hennigan told Sisco and the Cavaliers to work hard and skip nothing. Sisco said those early lessons built the […]
