Brian Lee Secures Mandate To Lead Jackson County
Brian Lee secured the leadership of Jackson County after winning the mayoral election with 74.3 percent of the vote. Lee said his professional background in the local school system and county government served as the foundation for his campaign. Lee said the electorate expressed a desire for a hard-working leader who could provide a positive […]
Kyle Goff Vows New White County Direction As Executive
Newly elected White County Executive Kyle Goff is preparing to lead the county in a new direction following a successful campaign focused on leadership and vision. Goff said the current political climate was ready for a shift in leadership during this election cycle. Goff said the county commission will see significant turnover with 11 of […]
Jackson Parents Targeted In Latest Fake Abduction Scam
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is warning residents of a phone scam where callers claim to have kidnapped children. Law enforcement said the calls demand parents purchase gift cards at the Cookeville-area Walmart locations. Officials said the callers use personal information gathered from the internet to make the fraudulent kidnapping claims appear credible. The men […]
Housing And Higher Wages Top UCHRA Regional Priorities
UCHRA prioritizing affordable housing and higher-paying job opportunities after its recent community needs assessment found those issues as the top concerns for residents. Community Services Assistant Jordan Herald said the assessment identifies gaps in services and determines where the agency should focus its resources. Herald said the survey gathered input from more than 2,000 individuals […]
Strong Early Voting Bolsters Upper Cumberland Election
High turnout being reported in Putnam and Cumberland counties Thursday as the Upper Cumberland votes in numerous local races. Cumberland County Election Administrator Jill Davis said the county recorded approximately 6,500 early votes this year compared to 4,773 during the August 2022 election. Davis said the county is on pace to surpass its total turnout […]
Crossville Driver Services Center To Unveil Upgrades
Crossville’s Driver Services Center will reopen Monday following a series of extensive facility renovations designed to improve the customer experience and employee efficiency. The Dooley Street facility has been closed since March 30 to undergo upgrades. Officials said the project focused on creating a more modern environment for both the public and the staff working […]
New UC Leaders Await Your Votes On Election Day ’26
New leadership the story of Election Day across the Upper Cumberland with most polls open 9am to 7pm. Cookeville will elect a new mayor, the top vote getter of the five council members elected. A total of 11 candidates in the race, including three incumbents. Algood will also elect a new mayor. Dekalb, Fentress, Overton, […]
Unrecorded Lease Forces Partial Baxter Park Closure
Baxter working to finalize a new five-year lease agreement to reopen the old portion of Baxter Park after the city discovered the original 99-year lease was never recorded. Mayor Danny Holmes said the issue came to light approximately two weeks ago when an insurance agent notified the city that the property was no longer covered. […]
Pickett Schools Prioritize Safety With ParentSquare App
Pickett County Schools transitioning to the ParentSquare app to improve communication and ensure student safety. Technology Supervisor and School Safety Coordinator Ethan Holt said the district identified a communication issue with its previous system that prompted the search for a new platform. Holt said the decision to switch was driven by his responsibilities in school […]
Tennessee Tech Names New Deputy Athletic Director
Tennessee Tech has hired former NFL wideout DeShon Foxx to serve as the university’s new deputy athletic director to oversee day-to-day external operations. Athletic Director Casey Fox said the addition allows the department to expand its senior leadership team. “I was looking to expand the senior leadership and bring somebody else that had a similar […]
