McMinnville To Enhance Bigby River Trail Connectivity
McMinnville will enhance the Bigby River Trail through a $100,000 federal grant aimed at improving connectivity and accessibility across three local parks. Grant Manager Jordan Pupolos said the Recreational Trails Program funding will be used to widen the existing dirt walking path to between 36 and 42 inches. Pupolos said the project includes replacing a […]
Tennessee Tech Findings Shape State Conservation Policies
Tennessee Tech’s Wildlife Town Hall Tuesday part of an eleven-stop statewide forum series. Associate Professor of Wildlife Ecology and Management Bradley Cohen will present at the event. His research lab at Tennessee Tech specializes in white-tailed deer, wild turkey, and waterfowl. “The worst thing that can happen as an academic in my opinion is that […]
Modernized Clay Library Debuts New Community Room
Clay County Public Library hosting a grand opening Monday to debut its modernized facility featuring two new telehealth rooms and a new community room among other amenities. Director of Library Services Alecia Burns said the renovation involved a complete reorganization of the interior layout to create dedicated spaces for different age groups and community needs. […]
UC Corn Production Crucial To Regional Agriculture Economy
Forty years after the Tennessee Corn Growers Association formed, Upper Cumberland corn producers continue to strengthen the region’s agricultural economy. University of Tennessee Extension Farm Management Specialist Andy Davis said local feed mills create a unique premium market for grain. “We have a lot of demand for corn in Middle Tennessee and specifically the Upper […]
Overton Schools Construction Projects Remain On Schedule
Overton County Schools construction projects at Allons, Hilham, and Rickman remain on schedule for completion between November and April. Maintenance Supervisor Steven Mosley said there have been no safety or logistical concerns regarding students, teachers, or traffic during the construction process “Every project will have delays, or will have material that was supposed to have […]
Putnam Tax Bills Issued Following Property Reappraisal
Upper Cumberland property owners will begin receiving their 2026 tax bills this month. Putnam County Property Assessor Steve Pierce said the county tax roll includes approximately 48,000 parcels of real and personal property. Pierce said the reappraisal process has already generated lots of citizen discussion. “We’ve done a bunch of that work this year already, […]
Free Carbon Monoxide Detectors For Sparta Residents
Sparta partnering with TVA to distribute free carbon monoxide detectors Tuesday to residents through a matching community grant. Mayor Jerry Lowery said the program is part of a multiyear safety initiative that previously provided weather radios and fire blankets to the community. Lowery said the city and TVA each contributed $7,000 this year to purchase […]
Putnam Maintenance University Trains Skilled Workers
A local company launching a state-recognized trade apprenticeship program to develop the next generation of skilled tradespeople. Putnam Maintenance University uses a combination of paid classroom instruction and hands-on training. Facility Instructor Tyler Watkins said the program utilizes virtual reality simulators to help participants determine which career path best fits their interests before they begin […]
York Family Spinning Wheel Joins Monterey Museum
The Monterey Depot Museum officially acquired a historic spinning wheel originally owned by Mary York, the mother of Alvin C. York. Historian Dale Welch said the artifact arrived at the facility after being passed down through four generations of the Livesay and Todd families. Mike Todd chose to donate the piece to the local collection […]
