Crossville Considers Rate Increase At Meadow Park Campgrounds
Campers visiting Meadow Park Lake in Crossville could soon see slightly higher rates, as city leaders consider an increase. Crossville City Council discussed raising camping rates by $10 across the board. City Manager Valerie Hale said the increase comes after the city has recently made improvements in the area. “Because of the recent improvements out […]
Local Genealogy Class Connects DeKalb Residents To Ancestors
A local genealogist will offer DeKalb County residents a new way to discover their family history with a class in Smithville this weekend. Kris Wheeler said the class welcomes beginners and seeks to help family members understand where they came from. “Working through and understanding your family history,” Wheeler said. “Who was in the civil […]
Warren Archaeological Park Opening Still Years Away
A new state park in Warren County faces several years of work before it officially opens the public. Tennessee State Parks Director Chris Padgett said the 530-acres for Cardwell Mountain State Archaeological Park was purchased back in 2020. While plans to open the park are moving forward, Padgett said there is still significant work to […]
Lack Of Rain Contributing To Harsher Allergy Season
A lack of spring rainfall across the Upper Cumberland is driving a persistent tree pollen season. Dr. Erin Rohman is a board-certified allergist. Rohman said the region is currently experiencing consecutive days of high tree pollen because there have not been enough rain showers to dampen the airborne allergens. “I saw a new patient to […]
Educators Committee Advocating For Teacher Interests
A new memorandum of understanding now in place between the Putnam County Schools and its teachers. The Collaborative Conferencing Committee is composed of 14 members, including both administrators and educators. Committee Chair Angie Knight said the group’s primary goal is to help strengthen the school system by addressing key issues while also advocating for the […]
Monterey To Reshape Cultural Administrator Position
With Monterey taking steps to establish a city administrator position, town officials want to reshape the existing cultural administrator role. Discussion among aldermen in recent weeks has repeatedly returned to the future of the cultural administrator position. Mayor Alex Garcia said the town likely cannot fund both positions. “Budget restrictions won’t let us have both,” […]
Hilham Baptist Opens Food Pantry, To Repay Kindness
A retired church member at Hilham Baptist Church decided to give back to the community through a new Saturday Food Pantry. Donald Parker said he started a once-a-week operation, to serve those in need in Overton County. Parker said the organization is modeling their giveaways after other churches in the area. “Out our way, there’s […]
Latour Appointment Unanimous As New Tech Provost
The Tennessee Tech Board of Trustees unanimously approved the appointment of Dr. Mickey Latour as the university’s new Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs during a special virtual meeting Wednesday. Tennessee Tech President Dr. Phil Oldham said Latour is a Louisiana native with a background in agriculture who previously served as the Dean of […]
Bryant Anchors Cavaliers With Growth, Team-First Mentality
For Cookeville Cavaliers soccer player Landon Bryant, success in goal is not just about stops, but about connection. The senior goalkeeper has spent four years growing within the program, and in that time, he has learned that chemistry off the field often makes the biggest difference when the pressure is on. “We’re trying to uplift […]
Warren County’s Lee Finds Stride With Track And Field
Warren County Pioneer Carter Lee is already known for putting in work on the football field, but this spring, he is taking that same mindset to a new sport in track and field. Lee said the decision to join the Pioneers’ track team came from a mix of curiosity and confidence. “I’ve always been, I […]
