Pickett Progressing On Dale Hollow Lake Access Point
Pickett County leaders are feeling positive after a recent meeting regarding future improvements to Obed River Park. County Executive Stephen Bilbrey said the county has been working on a design to improve the Obed River Park area since it was designated as a Bil Dance Signature Access Point. Bilbrey said improvements would consist of more […]
White County Parks And Rec Position Garnering Interest
White County’s Parks and Recreation Director position is garnering a lot of interest as the county prepares to begin interviews over the next couple of weeks. White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the county received about 16 applications during the application period. Robinson said he is glad to see the amount of interest the […]
Ballard New Fentress County Veterans Service Officer
Fentress County has hired native and veteran Marcus Ballard as the county’s new Veterans Service Officer. Ballard served five years in the Navy as an ejection seat mechanic. Ballard said he took the position to help local veterans navigate the VA process. “Navigating the VA, it can be stressful, anxiety-ridden, and I just have a […]
White County Jingle Bell Shop Benefits Small Businesses
The White County Chamber of Commerce presents its annual Jingle Bell Shop Event to support local businesses during the shopping season. Chamber Executive Director Brent Young said the event is important to Sparta. Young said many of the local businesses thrive due to the amount of local business inspired from this event. Young said this […]
Sparta Fire Operations Improved Thanks To New Software
The Sparta Fire Department has improved its daily operations thanks to a newly acquired fire station response software. Sparta Fire Chief Kevin Powers said the software is essentially used to track response calls, maintenance for fire apparatus and training. It also keeps up with the department’s pre-planning. “When we go out to businesses and our […]
Amendment Approved For Jefferson Ave. Utility Relocations
Cookeville has approved a change to the engineering contract to relocate utilities as part of finishing up T-DOT’s Jefferson Avenue Widening Project. The amendment will add an estimated $47,750 to the city’s contract with T-DOT. City Manager James Mills said the amendment is to continue the engineering inspection services for the relocation of utilities, as […]
Overton Prepares Wreaths Across America Ceremony
Wreaths Across America returns to Overton County this year, marking the fifth year of the ceremony. Overton Director Steve Vaughn said the program honors veterans through a memorial ceremony, placing wreaths on the graves of soldiers who have died. Members in the community can purchase wreaths to place in a ceremony, taking place in the […]
Milo The Otter Adopted As Crossville Mascot, Marketing Tool
The City of Crossville has adopted a new mascot, Milo the Otter. Downtown Crossville Board Member Caitlin Chamberlain said the otter was originally introduced in 2006 as the mascot for Cumberland County’s 150th birthday. Chamberlain said with otter statues around town, Crossville has a rich history with otters dating back to the 80s. “A few […]
