McMinnville Board Unanimously Approves Center Moratorium
The McMinnville Board of Mayor and Aldermen unanimously approved an 18-month moratorium on data centers Wednesday following more than 90 minutes of citizen comment. The decision allows the city time to study the infrastructure, environmental, and noise impacts of such facilities. Planning Director Sean Garrett said the city chose a moratorium over an outright ban […]
Warren Schools Director Earns Positive Evaluation, Raise
The Warren County Board of Education approved a contract renewal and a 3.87 percent pay raise for Director of Schools Dr. Grant Swallows. The raise follows a positive annual evaluation by the board. Board Chair Chris Cope said the director received high scores that speak for themselves. “I’ll just state as we do our yearly […]
Millard Oakley Library Board Opens Candidate Applications
The Millard Oakley Public Library Board is seeking to fill an upcoming vacancy following a discussion regarding term expirations during a special called meeting Wednesday. Board Chairman Jerry Schetterer said the board needs to find a replacement for member Thelma Danner, whose term is scheduled to conclude. “We have a stack of resumes of all […]
Blood Test Offers Less Invasive Colon Cancer Screening
The American Cancer Society has updated its guidelines to include a blood test as an approved option for colon cancer, something that can help according to a local provider. Internal Medicine and Pediatric Provider Dr. Matthew King said the new screening method is less invasive. King said the new tests will let more at-risk individuals […]
Putnam Rescue Drones Accelerate Emergency Operations
The Putnam County Rescue Squad utilizing a drone program to significantly reduce the time required for emergency search operations in remote areas. Putnam EMS Paramedic and Volunteer Drone Coordinator Stanley Vanhooser said the initiative began as technology became a game-changer for local search and rescue missions. Vanhooser said the program has grown from two pilots […]
White Begins Work On Livingston Downtown Plans, Tourism
Morgan White beginning her job to expand tourism in downtown Livingston and across Overton County this week. The Tourism and Main Street Livingston Director said the position was created through a memorandum of understanding between the city, county, Chamber of Commerce, and Main Street. White said her goal is to help Livingston receive the Main […]
Creative Compassion Opens Crossville Housing Center
Creative Compassion is expanding its reach in the Upper Cumberland with the opening of a new Crossville housing center designed to streamline home repairs and support residents aging in place. Development Director Casey Sherrill said the organization provides affordable housing options and low-interest mortgages across 14 counties. Sherrill said the new Cumberland County location includes […]
Stones And Logs Shape Early Learning Academy Playground
Putnam County Schools swapping traditional chutes and ladders with stones and logs to provide pre-K students with a unique outdoor environment. Putnam County Schools Deputy Director Tim Martin said the district is opening bids for the project at the new Early Learning Academy. Martin said the construction package includes a basic design with several additional […]
Solar Farm Agreement Safeguards Cumberland Residents
A solar farm on the way to Cumberland County after officials approved an energy siting agreement with Silicon Ranch and Copeland LLC. Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster said the agreement covers 1,600 acres of private property where the solar facility will be constructed. Foster said the the solar farm was coming to the county regardless, […]
Putnam County Deputy Arrested In Jackson DUI Crash
A Putnam County Sheriff’s Office deputy arrested and charged with driving under the influence following a single-car accident Tuesday. The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office said the incident involved Deputy Chase Carter in Jackson County. The Tennessee Highway Patrol said Carter was operating his personal vehicle at the time of the crash. Carter has been placed […]
