Jefferson And A Cannon Part Of Oak Hill Ceremony Sunday
Rickman’s Oak Hill Church will host a “Celebration 250” event Sunday, featuring the reading of the Declaration, one of the signers and a cannon fire. Pastor Todd Sutton said the idea for the patriotic event originated following a conversation between the church song director and member Bill Heard. “Mr. Herd has done, he can’t count […]
UCDD Invites Community Representatives To Policy Council
The LBJ Community Action Agency seeking letters of interest from residents across 12 counties to serve as community representatives on its Head Start Policy Council. Program Operations Manager Katie Rogers said the agency accepts letters of recommendation annually so that members can be elected to serve a one-year term. Rogers said these representatives act as […]
Expert: Avoid The Danger Zone While Grilling This Weekend
Keep your meat out of the “temperature danger zone” this weekend to prevent foodborne illness during Fourth of July activities. UT Extension Family and Consumer Sciences agent Piper Smith said the temperature danger zone exists between 40 and 140 degrees Fahrenheit. Smith said meat should never be left unrefrigerated for more than two hours, especially […]
York Jubilee Honors Tennessee Military Hero Saturday
Alvin C. York State Historic Park hosting a Jubilee Saturday to celebrate the 250th birthday through the legacy of one of Tennessee’s most famous military figures. Park Manager Nate Dodson said the staff felt it was important to create an event surrounding the story of Sergeant York that provides activities for visitors. Dodson said the […]
UC Communities Approve New Regional Transportation Plan
The Center Hill and Dale Hollow Rural Planning Organizations approved a new two-year work plan with T-DOT to coordinate regional infrastructure and safety projects through 2028. Dale Hollow Rural Planning Organization Coordinator Mark Dudney said the agreement establishes foundational structure for how the organizations collaborate with state and local officials. Dudney said the plan fulfills […]
Work To Limit Interstate Drive To One Lane Starting Monday
Road closures will begin Monday along Cookeville’s Interstate Drive as part of a summer-long upgrade to that stretch. The first project involves the construction of a new right-turn lane at the intersection of Interstate Drive and Jefferson Avenue. Officials said this work requires the closure of the existing eastbound right-turn lane and is expected to […]
Henley Drive Project Completed Almost 8 Weeks Early
A final change order approved for Cookeville’s Henley Drive roadway extension project, with the work finished 52 days ahead of schedule. Public Works Director Mary Beth Elrod said the original contract for the project was set for 150 days. Elrod said the city requested the contractor stripe the entirety of Henley Drive from Jefferson to […]
Severe Storms Cause Putnam Tree Damage, Power Outages
Severe storms moving through the region toppled power lines at the intersection of Cookeville’s Jefferson Avenue and Interstate Drive Friday. A storm moved through around 2:30pm. The downed lines forced the closure of the roadway in both directions as thousands of residents remain without power. UCEMC officials said at least 4,000 people are without power […]
Putnam Rescuers Help Lift Semi After Highway Chase
Putnam County emergency officials involved in a rescue just over the Smith County line Friday morning following a high-speed police pursuit on Interstate 40 Friday morning. Smith County Rescue Squad officials said the driver of a Chevrolet Silverado was being pursued by law enforcement when the vehicle struck the rear of a flatbed semi-trailer. The […]
