Novastus Dissapointed In Decision To Deny Expansion
Novastus Owner Kelly Warbis said he is disappointed in the Putnam County Commission’s decision on Monday to deny the company’s request to expand its facility and capacity. Putnam’s decision comes after several citizens made complaints regarding loose trash and the smell coming from the current facility. Warbis said he believes residents and a majority of […]
Center Holiday Festival Gives You Chance To Create Gift
The Appalachian Center for Crafts will host its annual Holiday Festival Saturday, showcasing skills and learning techniques. Program Manager Ashley Lusietto said the festival gives residents a chance to learn about art while making handmade gifts for loved ones this holiday season. Lusietto said the event also supports local artists and craftspeople. “A handmade item […]
Cumberland Obed River Trail Receives Grant to Fix Erosion
Cumberland County’s Obed River Park will use a new Community Development Block Grant to repair the erosion along the park trail. County Deputy Mayor Beth Wyatt-Davis said over recent years, the asphalt continued to break off and fall into the river. Wyatt-Davis said the county applied for the grant to preserve the park, hoping to […]
Pickett Calling Meeting To Award Bid For Church Remodel
Pickett County Commissioners will hold a special-called meeting December 1 to award a bid to remodel the old Byrdstown Methodist Church. The county plans to turn the facility into a new Senior Center and office space for county officials. Pickett County Executive Stephen Bilbrey said about nine to ten contractors attended the pre-bid meeting. Bilbrey […]
Fentress Commissioners Approves Inmate Health Services
Fentress County Commissioners approved a contract renewal with TK Health for Fentress County Inmate Health Services. The county has used the provider since 2021. The commission previously had concerns about some of the clauses in the contract regarding mental health services. County Attorney Leslie Ledbetter said the clauses have been addressed and that she is […]
Monterey Closer Than Ever To Much Needed Codes Director
Monterey closer to hiring a codes director and building inspector. Monterey Mayor Alex Garcia said the position recently discussed in a work session, as an individual reached out wanting to take the job. Garcia said though the county had provided a codes director to help Monterey, the town needs to have its own. “You know […]
Clapper Inducted Into Crossville Airport Hall Of Fame
Longtime pilot Charles “Chuck” Clapper inducted into the Crossville Memorial Airport Hall of Fame for his contributions and impact on the airport. With over 60 years of flying experience, Clapper has earned many prestigious awards, including the FAA Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award for 50-plus years of accident-free flying and the FAA Charles Taylor Master […]
Recent Fires Reminder To Have A Fire Escape Plan, Detectors
With two house fires this week that claimed the lives of three children, a local fire chief said the tragedy serves as a reminder of how crucial it is to have a fire escape plan. Baxter Fire Chief Matthew White said the amount of time to escape a house fire has drastically decreased over the […]
Cumberland County’s Schaub Finds Stride On Lanes
When most high school athletes dream of the stadium lights, Cumberland County’s Will Schaub was no different, except his initial goal was not on the polished lanes of a bowling alley. He envisioned himself on an NFL football field. “At first, I came into high school wanting to play football,” Schaub said. “But then I […]
T-DOT Reveals North Willow Widening Project Design
T-DOT revealed the preliminary design of the North Willow Avenue Widening Project Tuesday during a public information meeting. T-DOT Region Two Director of Pre-Construction Rachel Gentry said the project will construct a five-lane street from Broad Street to 12th Street. Gentry said continuous center turn lanes will be featured from Broad Street to 7th Street. […]
