Dekalb Commissioners Approve Zoning Analysis, Study
The DeKalb County Commission unanimously approved a motion Monday to allow the Planning Commission to conduct a comprehensive study of all county zoning options. Comissioners voted down a similar proposal earlier this spring, but growing concern about quarries, data centers and solar facilities seemed to change minds. County Executive Matt Adcock said the planning group […]
Warren Approves Budget Without Raising Property Taxes
The Warren County Commission approved a fiscal year budget Monday that includes pay raises for county employees without increasing property taxes. Budget and Finance Committee Chairman Scott Rubley said the county currently maintains the seventh lowest property tax rate in Tennessee. “And the thing that makes me the proudest is we’ve been able to accomplish […]
Tech Community Remembers Athletic Hall of Famer Smith
The Tennessee Tech community is mourning the loss of former tennis coach and administrator Randy Smith. Smith passed away this weekend. Former Associate Athletic Director Frank Harrell said Smith served as the head tennis coach as well as associate athletic director for facilities and game management. “You can tell from the reaction of the people […]
Positivity Award Recognizes Cumberland Athletics Program
Positive Athlete Magazine has named Cumberland County High School the state’s most positive athletic department for this school year. The organization recognizes local athletes and schools across the state for an optimistic approach to sports culture. Athletic Director Blake Allen said the recognition was a culmination of hard work, and creating an atmosphere in which […]
Monday Marks Summer Start, Tech Physicist On Science
It was not just a regular long Monday. It was the longest day of the year, signaling the official beginning of summer and highlighting the astronomical forces that drive the seasons. Tennessee Tech Professor of Physics Steve Robinson said the summer solstice occurs when the Northern Hemisphere receives its greatest amount of daylight due to […]
Grant To Help Revitalize Standing Stone Day Celebration
The Standing Stone Historical Society will utilize a $8,000 Tennessee 250 grant to revitalize the Standing Stone Day celebration and preserve the history of the landmark monument in Monterey. Standing Stone Historical Society President Rebekah Beeler said the funding was awarded to support the upcoming October ceremony. Beeler said the grant aligns with the state’s […]
Failing Floor Forces South York Transfer Station Repairs
Fentress County preparing to replace the failing concrete floor at the South York Highway transfer station to ensure the continued movement of waste out of the county. Fentress County Solid Waste Director Michael Rick said the project involves pouring two feet of new concrete on top of the existing floor and adding a new ramp. […]
Stephens Center Funding Loss Threatens Local Families
The Stephens Center is facing the loss of more than $1 million in state funding that will terminate services for approximately 200 families and 400 children across the Upper Cumberland. Stephens Center Executive Director Dawn Tidwell said the organization received an email notification last week stating all state funding is being cut due to a […]
Tennessee Tech Extends Nine-Year Chemistry Streak
Tennessee Tech student Juliette Brame has been named recipient of the 2026 American Chemical Society Student Leadership Award. It marks the ninth consecutive year a student from the university has received the national honor. Brame was one of 15 students selected globally for the award based on leadership within the university’s American Chemical Society student […]
Planning Commission Approves 49-Home Subdivision
The Cookeville Planning Commission approved the final plat for phase two of the River Ranch subdivision Monday night. The approval cleared the way for 49 new single-family homes on Mine Lick Creek Road. Cookeville Community Development Director Jon Ward said the subject property consists of approximately 64.2 acres and is zoned for low-density residential use. […]
