Cumberland Native Highlighted For Affordable Housing Work
A Cumberland County native has been awarded a National Service Award for working on affordable housing across the region. The Housing Assistance Council recognized Lindy Turner. Turner said she wants people across the Upper Cumberland, and those in the Appalachia area, to have access to housing that is conducive to building a stable family. “My […]
Bad Mood Since Time Change? Fix Sleep Schedule In Week
If you feel like you have been in a bad mood since the time change, it may be because your body has not adjusted its sleep schedule. Local Sleep Expert Monyca Champion said it is common for people to feel more tired and grumpy after the time change. Champion said the body’s circadian rhythm, which […]
Putnam Awarded $349K CDBG Grant For New Ambulance
Putnam County awarded an estimated $349,000 Community Development Block Grant to purchase a new ambulance and heart monitor for the Monterey Substation. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said the county has used recent CBDG grant money to improve fire stations across the county. He said he wanted to focus on the EMS service this year. […]
Fatal Overton County House Fire Still Under Investigation
A fatal house fire in Overton County that killed two children Saturday remains under investigation by the TBI. The fire took place in the 200 block of Railroad Street in Livingston. The fire injured eight other individuals in the household. Livingston Fire Chief Rocky Dial said the investigation has not yet revealed what caused the […]
Option Not Renewed For Old Putnam County Fairgrounds
A developer has decided not the renew the option to purchase the Putnam County Fairgrounds. E2L Real Estate Solutions has held the option to purchase the property since 2023. The developer extended the option several times. Both the developer and the county waited to see if the Veterans Administration would choose the facility for a […]
TCAT Opens New Crossville And Livingston Diesel Buildings
State leaders and TCAT leadership gathered Monday to celebrate the completion of the new Truck Driving and Diesel Technology buildings in Crossville and Livingston. Both buildings took over a year to complete. TCAT Upper Cumberland President Cliff Wightman highlighted the program’s success, noting the 100 percent placement rate after graduation, with drivers earning above-average salaries […]
Van Buren Eagles Cheer Team Ready To Soar Under Brewer
Candice Brewer is back at the helm of the Van Buren Eagles cheer program, marking her second stint as head coach and her seventh year overall leading the team. Brewer, who first coached the Eagles cheer squad in the early 2000s, knows firsthand the thrill and camaraderie of cheerleading, having been a standout cheerleader herself […]
