Board Approves Sheriff Training at Old Central View School
The White County School Board voted Thursday on a memorandum of understanding to allow the White County Sheriff’s Department to use the former Central View school property as a training facility. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said primary condition requested by the department involves a guaranteed timeframe to vacate the premises if the district ever […]
Sparta Officials Discuss Fees, Cleaning Conference Center
Sparta officials raised concerns about cleaning costs and rental fees for the newly purchased Christpoint Church facility during Thursday night’s meeting. Sparta Mayor Jerry Lowery said the city is preparing to take ownership of the building June 1 and is beginning discussions about how the facility will operate. Lowery said those discussions include evaluating costs […]
Cookeville Sets Referendum For Dodson Branch Annexation
The Cookeville City Council held its final public hearing on the proposed Dodson Branch Road annexation Thursday night, clearing the way for voters in the affected area to decide the issue. Cookeville Community Development Director Jon Ward said the proposed annexation includes approximately 258.5 acres and 55 parcels just outside the current city limits. If […]
Allardt Students Selling Plants For Greenhouse Funding
Allardt Elementary School students spent Thursday hosting a spring plant sale to sustain their greenhouse and agricultural education programs. Physical Education and Greenhouse Teacher Matt Harris oversees the CTE program where students learn to cultivate various crops from seed to harvest. Harris guides the students through hands-on agricultural practices, including soil amendment and greenhouse maintenance, […]
Foundation Brings Advanced Burn Training To UC Responders
Cumberland and Fentress County first responders receiving specialized hands-on burn care training from experts at Vanderbilt. Chester Goad is President of the Serve Strong Corbin Scott Goad Memorial Foundation. Goad said he and his wife founded the organization after his son Corbin Goad, a former Cumberland County Sheriff’s Department employee, died in an off-duty vehicle […]
Sparta Salutes Warriorettes On Making School History
The Sparta Board of Mayor and Aldermen honored the White County High School Warriorettes basketball team and Head Coach Michael Dodgen on Thursday following a state runner-up finish. Sparta Mayor Jerry Lowery presented a proclamation to the team to celebrate their record-breaking thirty-four wins and their first state tournament victory in thirty years. Lowery also […]
Upper Cumberland Faces Intense Spring Storm Potential
The Upper Cumberland could face a more intense spring storm season this year, with an unusually energetic atmosphere raising the risk for long-track tornadoes. TheUCNow.Com Meteorologist Rob Carolan said this week’s temperature swing shows just how volatile the contrast can be, from 70 degrees and a tornado threat Sunday to two inches of snow Monday […]
Home Rehab Program Returning To Clay, Help Large Need
Clay County residents could soon see much-needed home improvements aimed at helping those living in unsafe or substandard conditions. UCDD Community Development Planner Megan Reagan said the program last served the county in 2019. This year, Clay County received an estimated $540,000 grant from the Tennessee Housing Development Agency. Reagan said the program is designed […]
Crossville Approves Plans For Interstate Drive Extension
The Crossville City Council cleared the way for a potential Interstate Drive extension from Genesis Road to Peavine Road during a special called meeting Thursday. Council members voted to move forward with a plan to provide road, water, and sewer infrastructure to a property identified as “Lot 8” near Genesis Road and Interstate Drive. City […]
Wimberly Embraces Growth In Baseball For Blue Devils
For Jackson County Blue Devils baseball player Caleb Wimberly, growth is not just something that happens between games. It is an everyday commitment. Entering his second season at the high school level, Wimberly said he continues to carve out his role while leaning on lessons learned both on and off the field. A multi-sport athlete […]
