Gordonsville Zinc Mine Understood By Locals, New Job Source
The recent announcement of new jobs around Gordonsville’s Zinc Mine a reminder of the natural wonder located in the Upper Cumberland. Korea Zinc will invest $6 billion, creating some 740 jobs in the area in two sites, including Gordonsville. Smith County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Bill Woodard said the company will smelt down Gordonsville […]
Region Still Faces Shortage Of Needed Foster Parents
A local non-profit says the Upper Cumberland still faces a major shortage of foster parents, leaving many children in need of stable homes. Youth Villages Foster Parent Recruiter Jennifer Wessel said in Putnam County alone, about 65 percent of the children who come to Youth Villages have to be relocated outside of the county due […]
Crossville Sees Increase For Police HVAC Unit Replacement
The replacement of the HVAC system at Crossville’s Police Department expected to cost about $10,000 more than expected. City Engineer Tim Begley said the contractor has completed all of the bid items in the original contract. However, Begley said the problem they have run into is that the squad room and the offices are two […]
Upper Cumberland Becomes First AVA Region In Tennessee
The Upper Cumberland has received federal approval as Tennessee’s first American Viticultural Area meaning it is a designated wine-growing region. Appalachian Region Wine Producers Association President Rick Riddle said receiving the designation was three years in the making. Riddle said becoming an American Viticultural Area will put the region on the national wine map. “You […]
Putnam To Fill District Seven Vacancy Later This Month
Putnam County Commissioners will look to fill the district seven vacancy later this month after Commissioner David Mattson recently resigned. Registered voters of the county may submit names to the commission for consideration. However, to be nominated, a member of the commission must nominate such a person. If the person nominated is not present, the […]
Cottle Leading Clarkrange Into Facing New Opponents
As the Clarkrange Lady Buffaloes turn the page to district competition, senior shooting guard Katelyn Cottle finds herself embracing both a familiar role and a new challenge. Cottle is one of three seniors on the Clarkrange roster, giving her a steady presence on a team adjusting to a new district and new opponents this season. […]
