T-DOT Addresses Concerns Over SR-53 Culvert Project
T-DOT representatives held a public meeting Monday night to address concerns surrounding the upcoming closure of State Route 53 for a culvert replacement project. The proposed project take about two months, beginning next Wednesday. T-DOT Engineer Bo Hoskins said the project will include a narrow haul road during the closure. Hoskins said the haul road […]
Rezoning Approved For 16-Acre Boyd Farris Road Development
The Cookeville Planning Commission voted Monday to approve a rezoning request that clears the path for a new high-density single-family neighborhood on Boyd Farris Road. The property is located off Highway 111 and Boyd Farris Road and is currently split between commercial and residential zoning. Community Development Director Jon Ward presented the application for the […]
Gainesboro Adopts New Personnel Policy, Outside Code
Gainesboro has adopted a new personnel policy handbook that will make it easier to change personnel policies in the future. Gainesboro Alderman Tom Goetz said the town created a new personnel policy handbook while it was making changes to its municipal code last year. Goetz said an MTAS representative suggested that the city remove personnel […]
Saturday Deadline, Avoid Mistakes Paying Property Taxes
The property tax deadline set for Saturday, and county trustees across the Upper Cumberland are urging residents to avoid common mistakes that could lead to penalties or delays. Putnam County Trustee Freddie Nelson said people simply forget to pay their taxes, while others wait too long to mail their payment. “I think that there are […]
UC Habitat Not Surprised By Cookeville Housing Need
Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity officials said they are not surprised by a new report from the Tennessee Housing Development Agency showing Cookeville’s significant need for affordable housing. The report showed Cookeville will need roughly 3,000 additional affordable housing units over the next decade. Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Jeremy Byrd said Cookeville […]
EMA Hires Leader to Boost School Emergency Planning
Derek Woolbright has been hired as the Assistant Director of Education Safety for the Putnam County Emergency Management Agency. Putnam County Emergency Management Agency Director Brandon Smith announced the appointment for the new shared role that splits responsibilities between Tennessee Tech and the Putnam County Schools. The position aims to assist both organizations in preparing […]
Crews Making Progress On Storm Debris Pickup In Clay
Cleanup crews in Clay County have made progress clearing debris left by the winter storm that hit the county in late January. Clay County Highway Commissioner Jason Browning said the west side of the county had more severe debris than the rest of the county. Browning said snapped tree limbs make up most of the […]
Monterey Repairs Waterline Break Along Highway 164
Monterey officials report repairs completed Monday on the waterline break that occurred Sunday morning along Highway 164 just north of the city limits. According to Monterey’s Water Distribution Department, the break occurred around 6:15am. Officials say the line was actually split due to the pipe vibrating on top of an underground rock. The waterline has […]
Upperman’s Stinnett Claims 120-Pound Wrestling Title
Upperman Bees sophomore Jake Stinnett brought home the TSSAA 120-pound state wrestling championship, capping a season of hard work, resilience, and redemption. Stinnett said this victory was about more than just a title. Returning to the finals for the second year in a row, Stinnett said he remembered the sting of last year’s loss and […]
