Fentress Commissioners Pursue National Guard Armory
Fentress County Commissioners moved forward Thursday night with a plan to potentially acquire the National Guard Armory in Jamestown. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said the state has decided to shutter several armories across Tennessee, including the local site, and is relocating those operations to Overton County. Johnson said the county has the first right of […]
Algood Pushes For Mirandy Road Safety Improvements
Algood Planning Commission Members calling for additional turn lanes off Highway 111 at Mirandy Road to address growing safety concerns. Planning Commissioner Buck Fowler said the lack of dedicated turn lanes is an omission compared to other nearby intersections. Fowler said the current configuration forces heavy truck traffic to stop directly on the highway, creating […]
All UC Counties See Unemployment Decline In July
Every Upper Cumberland county saw a decrease in unemployment rates during the month of July. Pickett County recorded the region’s largest decrease, falling from 5.6 percent in June to 5.0 percent in July. Pickett still recorded the fourth highest unemployment rate in the state. Overton County had the region’s lowest July unemployment rate at 3.5 […]
Tennessee Tech Set To Unveil Renovated Tucker Stadium
Tennessee Tech preparing to welcome fans to a transformed Tucker Stadium this Saturday for the first home game following extensive renovations to the facility. Director of Media Relations Hunter Julius said the university has invested millions of dollars into the project to create a high-level venue for the local community. Julius said the upgrades include […]
Jackson County EMA Touch-A-Truck Returns Saturday
Jackson County EMA will let children explore more than forty vehicles and meet the people who operate them during Saturday’s Touch-A-Truck event. The annual event will take place in the Jackson County High School parking lot.The lineup includes emergency vehicles, a Life Force helicopter, National Guard vehicles, and Jackson County native Jamie Dailey’s tour bus. […]
New Mural Chronicles Generations Of Sparta Heritage
The White County Public Library’s dedicated a 160-foot mural Thursday, chronicling the history and heritage of Sparta The mural features a series of artistic depictions ranging from local industries to legendary musicians. Sign Artist Tommy Narramore said he spent three months completing the massive installation after bidding on the state grant commission. “The chamber and […]
Nabors Said He Will Run Again, Stepping Away As Clerk
Wayne Nabors stepping away as Putnam County Clerk after serving 24 years in the role. Nabors said his career in the clerk’s office spans a total of 32 years, including eight years working alongside his mother, Juanita Nabors. “It’s tough,” Nabors said, “This has been, hey, this has been my life for 24 years. And, […]
Putnam Schools Bolster Student Wellness With QuaverReady
Putnam County Schools implementing a new social skills and life-readiness program called QuaverReady to help students develop essential interpersonal and emotional regulation skills. Social Emotional Wellness Coordinator Sheila Barker said the district identified a growing need for students to learn basic communication and relationship-building skills to handle conflict and build self-awareness. Barker said the program […]
Overton Executive-Elect Dodson Preparing For Oath Friday
Overton County Executive-Elect Austin Dodson preparing to officially assume his new leadership role this week following a series of state-level administrative training sessions. Dodson has spent the week attending the state’s mandatory County Technical Assistance Service (CTAS) orientation classes at the Association of County Mayors Annual Conference in Murfreesboro. Dodson said the onboarding process helps […]
