Van Buren County tourism growth saved the average local household approximately $1,500 in taxes last year as the county climbed to 41st in statewide economic rankings. Van Buren County Chamber of Commerce President Mika Davis said the area generated more

The Overton County Health Department hosting a series of flu shot clinics at local schools through October 27 to provide vaccinations for students, staff, and community members. Overton County Health Department Nursing Supervisor Megan Reeder said the mobile clinics are

Tennessee Tech launching a new four-shuttle system and an express route to reduce wait times and improve campus accessibility for students and employees. Tennessee Tech News and Public Relations Director Jonathan Frank said the university added the red route express

Volunteer Tennessee recruiting local leaders across the Upper Cumberland to serve as county coordinators for the Governor’s Volunteer Stars Awards. Community Engagement and Outreach Manager Jason Scott said the program relies on local leadership to facilitate a recognition process tailored

Cookeville Public Works prioritizing the regulation of development and the protection of local water resources as the city manages its annual stormwater requirements. Public Works Director Mary Beth Elrod said the city must follow state mandates to regulate stormwater within

Sparta conducting a citywide salary study to evaluate its pay structure and benefits package following an increase in employee turnover. City Administrator Tonya Tindle said the initiative aims to ensure the city remains competitive with private and public employers in

The White County Sheriff’s Office launched an investigation after an inmate tip led deputies to a bucket containing skeletal remains on a property above Wildcat Falls. White County Sheriff Steve Page said the discovery occurred after an inmate reported seeing

A Tennessee Tech senior founding the new campus organization Women Who Lead to provide professional and leadership development opportunities for female students across all academic disciplines. Women Who Lead President and Founder Cheyenne Bare said the organization’s initiative focuses on

McMinnville Buildings and Grounds and Parks and Recreation committees jointly approved a proposal to install a new monument honoring former Mayor Benjamin Hill at the Old City Cemetery. Warren County’s Lucas Holt said the project will be privately funded and

Tennessee Tech establishing a new clinical simulation team at the Whitson-Hester School of Nursing to manage laboratory operations and student training. Director of Simulation Casey Garrison said the team formed following the conclusion of several interim roles and the transition

The Warren County Commission approved a new supplemental funding source for the District Attorney’s office by authorizing a $12.50 court cost on all misdemeanor and felony convictions. District Attorney General Matt Colvard said the new fee replaces the existing economic

The Putnam County Commission elected David Andrews as its new chairman and Danny Holmes as chairman pro tem. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said the commission must reappoint all committees and boards every four years. Porter said the lengthy agenda

The Upper Cumberland region reached a record $550 million in visitor spending last year, driven largely by outdoor recreation and collaboration between 14 counties. Executive Director of the Upper Cumberland Tourism Association Billie Davis said the revenue generates an estimated

Anti-trafficking advocate Kelli Germain exposing exploitation within illicit massage businesses to highlight the organized nature and severe trauma associated with these operations following recent investigations in Cookeville. Germain said these operations are often part of larger organizations that use specific

Fentress County Commission authorized four school budget amendments totaling over $1 million in grant funding for vocational education, tutoring, and special education. Board of Education’s Kacee Harris said the funding represents revenue awarded to the department above its normal operating

White County Humane Society volunteers proposing the creation of a board of directors to oversee the White County Animal Shelter. Volunteer Ellen Horvath said the board would be composed of animal welfare advocates who work collaboratively to set long-term goals.

Van Buren County Commission voted to reduce the public notice period for meeting agendas from 10 days to five days. Van Buren County Commission Chairman Terry Hickey said the new policy will apply to announcements for all county meetings, including

Fentress County Board of Commissioners formally rejected proposal for a potential nuclear repository Monday, passing a resolution to protect the community from the storage or disposal of nuclear materials. Chairman Jacob Rosenbaum said the county currently lacks sufficient evidence to

The Putnam County Commission postponed a decision on the proposed expansion of the Class Three Landfill in Baxter during its meeting Monday night. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said the landfill, located on Cooper Church Road, currently handles construction waste,

The White County Commission approved a resolution to revise its bylaws and streamline the county committee structure by eliminating redundant groups and consolidating rules. White County Executive Kyle Goff said the changes reduce the total number of rules from 17