UC Airport Board Rejects Motion To Lower Hangar Rents
The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport Board rejected a motion to lower hangar rents back to previous levels amid push back from local pilots Wednesday. Board member Bill Austin said the recent rent increases were implemented unfairly and treated long-term tenants poorly. Austin said the board should return the rates to their original levels and instead […]
LBJ&C Head Start Fights Against Regional Food Insecurity
LBJ&C Head Start is utilizing the Child and Adult Care Food Program to provide daily hot meals to hundreds of children across the Upper Cumberland. Head Start Director Penny Meadows said the organization serves 880 children across 20 centers in the region. Meadows said the program provides breakfast, lunch, and a snack each day that […]
Putnam County Memorializes Late Chairman Perry Bartlett
The Putnam County Election Commission honoring the life and 28-year service of former Chairman Perry Bartlett. Election Commission Chairman Michael Detwiler said a resolution serves as a formal recognition of Bartlett’s contributions following his passing on June 27. Detwiler said the commission intended to celebrate Bartlett’s nearly three decades of commitment to fair and transparent […]
Crossville Culinarian Chases $25,000 Prize And TV Debut
A Crossville culinarian competing in a national competition that could lead to a television appearance and $25,000 in prize money. Jason Bour said the competition serves as a fundraiser for the James Beard Foundation, an organization dedicated to improving food standards. Bour said the foundation specifically works to increase diversity by supporting women and minority […]
Celina Leaders Move To Secure ARP Grant Reimbursement
Celina leaders are moving to secure over $800,000 in American Rescue Plan grant reimbursements by finalizing an amended contract with a project vendor to satisfy state requirements. Grant Administrator Alexis Patterson said the amended contract serves as an alternative to the vendor fulfilling a specific requirement to get approved as a vendor on the projects. […]
Executive Candidates Address Future At Overton Forum
Candidates for Overton County Executive will participate in a public forum Thursday to discuss their visions for the future of the county. Independent candidate Ben Danner said the event provides a necessary opportunity for voters to evaluate the knowledge and qualifications of those seeking office. “It’s really important to see no matter what party anybody’s […]
Cookeville Improves Aging Sidewalks, Downtown Walkability
Cookeville is upgrading deteriorated sidewalks on South Walnut Ave to meet ADA standards as part of a broader plan to improve walkability downtown. Director of Public Works Mary Beth Elrod said the city is currently focusing on sections of South Walnut and Church Street to ensure all utility and concrete issues are resolved before repaving […]
T-DOT Schedules Nightly Repaving For Crossville’s Main
The long-awaited repaving of Crossville’s Main Street will begin Sunday. Crossville Mayor R.J. Crawford said the city has been requesting the T-DOT project for at least four years to coincide with recently completed sidewalk and street light improvements. “Well, the big thing with this is that, you know, business owners and those that frequent Main […]
Hidden Hazards Pose Drowning Risks On Caney Fork
Local rescue officials warning kayakers to remain vigilant of hidden hazards and water release schedules following a string of recent rescues on the Caney Fork River. Smith County Rescue Squad Volunteer Ricky Gibbs said a group of three kayakers required assistance Tuesday after one individual overturned in a narrow section of the river. Gibbs said […]
Putnam Election Commission Secures Voting Equipment
The Putnam County Election Commission completed the certification and sealing of voting equipment Wednesday, part of security for the August election. Administrator of Elections Jennifer Murphy said the certification process requires commissioners to personally inspect and confirm that every machine is sealed before being deployed to polling sites. Murphy said machine technicians perform preliminary tests […]
