AHA Honors Cookeville Regional For 75 Years Of Leadership
Cookeville Regional received the 75-year Legacy of Leadership Award from the American Hospital Association during a Thursday board meeting. CEO Buffy Key said the award commemorates the hospital’s long-standing partnership with the national organization and its commitment to local healthcare leadership. Key said the recognition is significant because it highlights the hospital’s active role in […]
Smithville Event Showcases Pre-Historic American Artifacts
The Volunteer State Archaeological Society hosting an artifact show in Smithville this weekend to showcase prehistoric Native American items and preserve local history. Host Steve Dedmon said the event features 65 to 70 tables of displays for the public to view. Dedmon said he and two other hosts took over the long-running show this year […]
New Helipad Improves Putnam County Emergency Response
Putnam County launching a new initiative to install a network of concrete helipads to streamline emergency medical evacuations for first responders. Putnam County Commissioner Jonathan Williams said the project originated from conversations with paramedics and pilots. “The idea struck me that we really needed some safe pre-designated constructed places for these helicopters to land so […]
Overton 4-H Marksmen Achieve National Success In Year 1
Overton County 4-H marksmen recently achieved national recognition as the air rifle team secured a fourth-place finish at the Nationals in Rogers, Arkansas. Overton County 4-H Agent Alyssa Anderson said the air rifle program was only introduced this year, making the top-five national finish a significant milestone for the new team. Anderson said while the […]
Two Putnam Educators Named State Award Finalists
Two Putnam County educators named state finalists for the Tennessee Department of Education’s Principal and Teacher of the Year awards. Burks Elementary School Principal Heather Tinch and Northeast Elementary School physical education teacher Jared Zachary selected to represent the Upper Cumberland region. Director Of Schools Corby King said both finalists serve as examples of the […]
Monterey Police Chief Addresses Officer Drifting Video
Monterey Police Chief John Mackie addressing an officer’s unsafe driving after the incident resurfaced in a social media post this week. The incident occurred in December of last year, when a Monterey police officer’s actions in a grocery store parking lot were captured. Mackie said he originally addressed the situation with the officer last year […]
Cookeville Strengthens South Maple After Storm Washouts
Cookeville Public Works completed emergency repairs on South Maple Avenue to reinforce road shoulders after heavy weekend rainfall caused significant washouts. Public Works Director Mary Beth Elrod said the city closed the roadway to address safety concerns following five inches of rain that fell during two short, high-velocity storms. This came after the road closed […]
Wild About Cats Earns $5,000 In National Prize Money
Wild About Cats of Cumberland County expanding its lifesaving efforts for local stray cats after winning a $5,000 national prize. President Cindy Hughes said community members and friends advocated for the rescue. Hughes said the national recognition provides a significant financial boost that allows the organization to maintain its focus on reducing the local kitten […]
Former 13th Assistant DA Pleads No Contest To Theft
A former Upper Cumberland Assistant District Attorney entered a no contest plea to Class A misdemeanor theft, following an investigation into improper mileage reimbursements. Jessie Mayberry received at least $6,000 for her daily commute between January 2021 and January 2025. Mayberry also submitted questionable mileage claims totaling $3,613.72 during a period when coworkers and law […]
