Sycamore Elementary Establishes Student Safety Patrol
Sycamore Elementary has students who want to step up as they participate in the school’s newly formed AAA Student Safety Patrol Team. Sycamore Elementary Principal Deborah Robbins said the safety patrol team is made up of fourth graders who are dedicated to helping their fellow classmates. Robbins said the school had a similar team in […]
Resolution Targets Pet Overpopulation to Reduce Euthanasia
State legislators passed new legislation designating each February as Spay and Neuter Awareness Month to help reduce pet overpopulation and decrease euthanasia rates. Spay Tennessee Program Manager Julie Jacobson tracks affordable animal care programs across the Upper Cumberland region. Jacobson said the recent legislative action aims to highlight these local resources for pet owners who […]
UC Makerspace, Imagine Foundry Eye Cookeville Mall Move
The Imagine Foundry and UC Makerspace have announced plans to move their facilities into the Cookeville Mall. UC Makerspace Executive Director Johnny Blayze said the two non-profits are currently partnered and operating out of offices on South Willow Avenue. Blayze said they have to move out of their current facility by July and saw the […]
Putnam’s Pigeon Roost Creek Road Closure Begins Monday
Contract crews will temporarily close Pigeon Roost Creek Road beginning Monday, to complete work associated with the widening of Cookeville’s South Jefferson Avenue. The closure will allow workers to construct a box culvert and build the final roadway alignment where the side road connects to the main highway. A signed detour will guide drivers through […]
Counties Want To Reclaim Revenue From Transfer Fees
Tennessee lawmakers will consider options to restore real estate transfer tax revenues to local governments. Speaker of the House Cameron Sexton is navigating ongoing legislative efforts to return these specific tax dollars to county levels following requests from Upper Cumberland mayors. The state previously utilized local funds from various departments to cover revenue shortfalls before […]
T-DOT Replacing Livingston Main Street Signal Light
Livingston City Council has authorized T-DOT to replace a signal light at the intersection of Main Street and Myers Street. Livingston Mayor Lori Elder Burnett said T-DOT evaluated the light several months ago and determined that it needed to be replaced. The project allows the municipality to upgrade its infrastructure without spending local tax dollars. […]
Study Shows UC Judicial Districts Have Enough Judges
A new study shows the Upper Cumberland is the only region statewide with enough judges to handle the caseloads,. According to the completed by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office, Judicial District 13 is staffed at 1.50 judges above the level needed to manage its current caseload, while Judicial District 8 is staffed 0.01 judges above its […]
Ticket Prices Available For Tucker Stadium Improvements
Tennessee Tech Athletics has announced ticket prices and plans for the new Tucker Stadium. Athletic Director Casey Fox said the west side of Tucker Stadium will feature new amenities, concessions, chairback seating, and a club-level section. The stadium will also offer a President’s Suite that has a capacity of 40, along with 13 other suites […]
