Rare Storm Spotter Class Coming To Putnam Tuesday
The National Weather Service will host an in-person SkyWarn storm spotter class Tuesday at the Putnam County Convention Center to help citizens identify and report severe weather. Putnam County Emergency Management Deputy Director Tyler Smith is helping organize the two-hour training session. The program aims to educate the public on basic thunderstorm development and fundamental […]
UCDD: Overton Childcare Plan Likely Impresses State
A UCDD Official said Overton County’s proposal to repurpose the county’s current health department building into a childcare facility has a strong chance of gaining state support. UCDD Empower UC Assistant Director Rosa Smith said Overton County is considered a childcare desert within the Upper Cumberland region. She added that, given the county’s need for […]
Cumberland’s Virgil Smith Road Closing For Road Work
Virgil Smith Road in Cumberland County will close for a week beginning Monday for the installation of a concrete pipe. The closure is part of the ongoing State Route 28 improvement project stretching from north of Interstate 40 to near Potato Farm Road. Traffic will be detoured at Fredonia Road while crews complete the infrastructure […]
State Preparing To Demolish Historical Poor House
State officials are expected to move forward with plans to demolish the historic “Poor House” building located in front of York Institute. York Institute Director of Schools John Bush said the state has planned to demolish the building for some time. Bush said the structure was built in the late 1800s and has deteriorated significantly […]
Rickman Recreation Needs Upgrades, Fundraiser Set
The Rickman Recreation Center is hosting a fundraiser to help restore the community’s park facilities and build new pickleball courts. Rickman Recreation Center Board President Clint Melton said the money raised can serve as matching funds required for future grant applications to further improve the property. “The Rickman Rec Center kind of fallen into disrepair […]
Baxter Making Improvements To Park Camera System
Baxter officials have approved making upgrades to the city park’s camera system in an effort to prevent vandalism. Lieutenant Tory Womack said the city plans to spend an estimated $1,400 to install a new DVR recording box for the park’s camera system. Womack said the upgrade will significantly improve the system’s capabilities. “Our upgrade is […]
Chamber Searching For New Director, Vargas To State
The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce is searching for a new director after current director, Hope Vargas, accepted a position with the Tennessee Department of Tourism. Vargas served as the chamber director for five years. Chamber President Ryan Hopkins said Vargas has made a huge impact on the county during her time with the chamber. […]
North Overton Utility Sees Good Results In Recent Audit
The North Overton Utility District recently received a positive audit, highlighting a much-improved financial condition for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. According to the audit, the district reported total assets of an estimated $6,520,826 at the end of the fiscal year, exceeding liabilities by an estimated $5,970,736. Total assets increased by an estimated $850,937 from the […]
Crossville Unites For Emerald City Special Needs Prom
Cumberland Fellowship in Crossville is hosting a Wizard of Oz themed prom Saturday to provide a safe and magical celebration for individuals 14 and older with intellectual or physical disabilities. Cumberland Fellowship Special Needs Ministry Director Missy Thompson organized the event to feature contributions from local businesses and organizations. The evening includes a live band, […]
TN Tech Names Anderson As Head Basketball Coach
Tennessee Tech officially announced on Saturday that veteran coach Tobin Anderson will take over as the program’s new head coach. Anderson most recently served as a special assistant to head coach Bryan Hodgson at South Florida Bulls men’s basketball. Anderson coached the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights men’s basketball to a 63-58 victory over Purdue in the […]
