Flash Flooding In Cookeville, Algood From Heavy Rains
A slow-moving thunderstorm producing heavy rain and abundant lighting Friday night, prompting Flash Flood Warnings for Putnam County. The National Weather Service upgraded the warning to considerable threat around 8:15pm as rainfall continued. The rainfall rate, according to forecasters, has decreased significantly so new flooding is unlikely. But, flooding already happening in parts of Algood […]
Tennessee Tech Prioritizes Applicants Via Putnam First
Tennessee Tech launching its seventh annual Putnam First initiative Monday to provide Putnam County residents an exclusive two-week window to apply for the 2027-2028 academic year before the general public. Director of Admissions Jacob Cutshall said the program allows local students to submit their applications for the upcoming school year with the application fee waived […]
Overton’s Waterloo Falls Earns National Camping Recognition
The Upper Cumberland’s Waterloo Falls has been named to Hipcamp’s list of the 50 favorite camping spots in America. Waterloo Falls is the only site in Tennessee to receive the national recognition. Owner Alice Davey said the honor reflects the positive feedback from guests who have visited the property to experience its two waterfalls. “There’s […]
Enrollment Gains Drive Jackson Schools Funding Increase
Jackson County Schools receiving its first increase in state funding since the implementation of a new funding formula due to rising student enrollment and strategic financial management. Director of Schools Jason Hardy said the school system expects an increase of approximately $600,000 to $700,000 in state funds compared to the previous year. Hardy said the […]
Sparta Board Approves Crosswalk Near New Restaurants
The Sparta Board of Mayor and Aldermen approving the installation of a new crosswalk and pedestrian signage near several new restaurants on Monterey Street. Alderman Jim Floyd said the increase in foot traffic from people parking across the street to visit new businesses necessitates a formal crossing area. Floyd said many patrons currently park at […]
Seay Chapel Restoration Continues With Saturday Workday
Volunteers can join the work Saturday to restore the Seay Chapel and its surrounding historic grounds in Alexandria with approximately 500 unmarked graves. Friends of Alexandria Historic Cemeteries District Co-Chair Kristina Wheeler said the site is a designated historic district that contains some of the earliest burials in DeKalb County. Wheeler said the location is […]
Cookeville Council Approves 39 Depot Street Master Plan
Cookeville City Council approving a final master plan for the 39 Depot Street project to transform five acres of downtown property into a cohesive park and retail district. The project includes the development of 15 distinct park spaces and a significant realignment of the local street network to improve traffic flow. The plan also addresses […]
Cookeville Establishes First Assistant City Manager Position
Cookeville establishing the city’s first assistant city manager position to help oversee day-to-day operations and represent the city when necessary. City Manager James Mills said the new role will provide support for the management of the city while ensuring a leadership transition plan is in place for the future. “Now, this doesn’t mean that that […]
Major Narcotics Bust Results In Van Buren County Seizure
The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office seized a luxury SUV, thousands of dollars in cash, and hundreds of narcotics during a joint operation at a Spencer business. The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at Speed Mart Liquors located on State Road 111. The raid resulted in the discovery of 538 cannabis/THC […]
Tennessee Tech Graduate To Serve As TDA Legal Counsel
Tennessee Tech graduate and Cumberland County native Matthew McClanahan has been named the General Counsel for the Tennessee Department of Agriculture. McClanahan will provide legal counsel to the department and support agency leadership while overseeing legal matters. Commissioner Andy Holt said the role involves helping the TDA fulfill its mission of serving and promoting agriculture […]
