White County Candidates Debate Economic Growth, Infrastructure
White County Executive candidates debated the future of local economic growth and infrastructure during TheUCNow.Com’s Candidate Forum. Incumbent White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the county has successfully added approximately 1,200 jobs and over 100 new businesses during the last decade. Robinson said the county has sold all its available industrial property and must […]
Boat Dock Utility Remains Hopeful Of Sewage Approval
Despite some questions from Dekalb County Commissioners, Cookeville Boat Dock Road Utility District officials are optimistic of moving forward with sewer service. District Board President Grover Bennett, Jr. said the Commission tabled a motion Monday regarding the charter expansion for the Austin Bottom area. Bennett said commissioners had questions about the new proposal. “We’ve proposed […]
Cookeville Residents Gain Real-Time Outage Tracking
Cookeville residents now have access to a real-time power outage tracking tool designed to streamline reporting and provide immediate updates during utility disruptions. Cookeville City Council member Eric Walker said the technology allows the city to handle a significantly higher volume of calls simultaneously. Walker said previous methods relied on a limited number of staff […]
Dry Conditions Strain Upper Cumberland Cattle Producers
The lack of rain forcing cattle producers across the Upper Cumberland to harvest hay earlier than planned to maintain their livestock. Fentress County Extension Director John Gunter said a three-week gap in moisture significantly impacted the growth of cool-season grasses during a critical production window. While many producers applied fertilizer to their fields, Gunter said […]
Clay Spring Cleanup Event Reduces Clutter Next Week
The Clay County Sanitation Department will conduct a spring cleanup event next week to provide residential pickup for large items residents can not transport themselves. Director of the Sanitation Department Meghan Deckard said the initiative is funded through a Tennessee Department of Transportation litter grant. Deckard said the department typically performs this service once a […]
Former WWII Spencer Artillery Range Part Of Safety Campaign
The Army Corps of Engineers addressing safety concerns regarding unexploded ammunition at the former Spencer Artillery Range. UT Extension Van Buren County Director Chris Binkley said the site served as a training ground for soldiers from Camp Forrest in Tullahoma during the early 1940s. Binkley said the military selected the location because the local topography […]
Overton Library Board Sending 2 New Names To Commission
The disagreement over new members for the Overton County Library Board continued as Board Member Thelma Banner issued a formal complaint against Library Board Chairman Jerry Schetterer. Banner accused Schetterer of harassment and intimidation. Banner said the issue stemmed from several books that were agreed to be moved to the adult section. Since then, Banner […]
Sparta Fire Offers Free In-Homes Smoke Alarm Inspections
Sparta fire crews launching a door-to-door campaign to check and install smoke alarms in high-risk neighborhoods to improve residential safety. Fire Chief Kevin Powers said the initiative involves a partnership with the state fire marshal’s office to identify areas that have not been visited in a long time. Powers said crews will visit homes to […]
All Things TN Festival Promotes Local Economic Impact
Jamestown hosting the first All Things Tennessee Festival this weekend to celebrate the region and the things that make the state special. Fentress County Chamber of Commerce Assistant Director Seth Vaughn said the event originated from a group of business leaders who wanted to create a community-focused celebration in an area that saw a longtime […]
Smith Selected As New TCAT Oneida/Huntsville Leader
The Tennessee Board of Regents appointed Timothy Smith as the next president of the TCAT Oneida/Huntsville during a special called meeting Thursday. Smith currently serves as the vice president of the college and is expected to assume his new presidential duties in June. TCAT Oneida/Huntsville will open its new campus in Jamestown in connection with […]
