McMinnville Wants To Go Forward On Moving Police Station
McMinnville Aldermen say they want to move ahead with finding the best options for the city’s police department in a new facility. McMinnville Vice Mayor Steve Harvey said the city has wrestled with many options to move the police station for several years. Harvey said now is the time move forward and make a decision. […]
UCHRA Conducting Assessment To Understand UC Needs
UCHRA set to launch a new region-wide survey to better understand the needs of communities across the Upper Cumberland. UCHRA Deputy Director LaNelle Godsey said the agency conducts a community needs assessment in all 14 counties every three years. That is required for use of the Community Block Grant program. She said UCHRA then uses […]
TCAT Launches Evening Program To Tackle Nursing Shortages
TCAT Upper Cumberland is launching a new evening practical nursing program in Cookeville to address workforce shortages and provide flexibility for students. TCAT Upper Cumberland President Cliff Wightman said the decision to add the night classes came down to utilizing available facilities to meet high industry demand. The new offering utilizes shared space at the […]
Cumberland VFW Celebrates 80 Years Of Service To Veterans
Cumberland County’s VFW Post marking 80 years of supporting local veterans and advocating for their benefits. Commander Tommy Olivo said VFW has remained active over the decades by adapting to the changing needs of veterans from different generations. “Like any veterans organization, we support the national efforts to beat the drum in Washington for veterans’ […]
70 Acres Butchery Using Grant To Build New Facility
Overton County’s 70 Acres Butchery has been awarded a new state Ag Track grant to build a new meat processing facility. 70 Acres Butchery Director of Operations Hank Walker said the estimated 20,000 square-foot facility will be located just off Highway 111 near Sulphur Road. Walker said the facility will play a key role in […]
Avery Trace Using TVA Grant To Improve Student Experience
Avery Trace Middle School is using an estimated $10,000 grant from TVA to lower energy costs and enhance the overall experience for students. Avery Trace STEM Teacher Billie Jo Crabtree said the school forms an energy team to find ways to save energy and improve the school. Crabtree said students get to vote on ideas […]
West Paron Road Closed Starting Monday For Repairs
West Paron Road in Overton County will be closed starting Monday while the county’s road department carries out repairs. Overton County Road Superintendent Tim Kennedy said repairs will consist of replacing the road tile. Kennedy said that will prep the road to be repaved later this spring. “Over a period of time, they rust out, […]
White County Woman Makes History With State Fair Victory
White County’s Hannah Haley crowned the statewide winner as the 2026 Tennessee Fairest of the Fair. Haley entered the event without extensive experience in pageants. She became the first White County Fair representative to win the title. “Well, it was completely unexpected because even at county, that was my first pageant here at Sparta in […]
