State Funding Pending For Byrdstown Housing Revitalization
Byrdstown officials awaiting state approval for a $540,000 housing grant to fund housing work including the rehabilitation of existing residential properties. Mayor Sam Gibson said the state has not released application rankings or final decisions. Property inspections will follow the initial review and help determine which applicants qualify for assistance. “We could do a new […]
TWRA Open To Considering Cane Creek Fishing Proposal
TWRA could help bring new accessible fishing areas to Cookeville’s Cane Creek Park, but the proposal must first secure city support and undergo state review. TWRA Captain Tommy Whitehead said Cookeville resident Roy David Cravens submitted the proposal in August, requesting five wheelchair-accessible shoreline fishing pads around Cane Creek Lake. Whitehead said the agency has […]
Fentress Board To Upgrade Restrooms Using Grant Funds
Fentress County School Board members pushed to expand bathroom renovations at two elementary schools, but rising operating costs could limit how much work the district can afford. Chief Financial Officer Kacee Harris said approximately $53,000 in state Public School Safety and Construction Grant funding will support flooring improvements at York and Pine Haven Elementary. Board […]
Rescue Mission Founder Self Passes; Commitment Remembered
“If God had told me when I left Watertown and moved up here, that he’d lead me up here to start a rescue mission,” Self said, “I’d have been like Jonah and went the other direction. He got me up here and then he directed me, and I don’t regret a minute, I sure don’t.” […]
New Pipeline Proposed Through Western Dekalb, Warren
Energy company Kinder Morgan is planning a 470-mile methane gas pipeline through several Upper Cumberland counties on its way to Alabama. Southern Natural Gas officials said the pipeline is expected to transport an initial 2.6 billion cubic feet of methane gas daily with a target in-service date of late 2030. Officials said the route originates […]
Nationwide Fraud Probe Linked To Cumberland Arrest
The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office arrested a California man in Crossville as part of a nationwide enforcement initiative targeting organized fraud schemes that prey on older adults. Cumberland County Sheriff Casey Cox said the arrest of Ravi Ravi followed an attempted $50,000 cash pickup at the 19th Hole Restaurant in Lake Tansi. Cox said the […]
Jackson’s New Basketball Coach Embraces Role As Underdog
Jackson County’s boys basketball team will defend its state championship with an entirely new starting lineup and a new head coach determined to build on the Blue Devils’ winning tradition. Head Coach Brandon “BJ” Upchurch takes over after spending 11 years as an assistant with the program. Upchurch said the departure of all five starters […]
Upperman Standout Ty Cobb Gives Back To Baxter Community
Upperman basketball standout Ty Cobb is giving back to the Baxter community through youth basketball coaching and Special Olympics involvement, using his platform as a student-athlete to mentor younger students and build relationships beyond the court. Cobb said his commitment to community service comes from the support Upperman’s basketball program receives from local fans. He […]
