Cookeville Police Urge Preparation For Busy School Zones
The Cookeville Police Department urging drivers to reduce speed as schools ramp up for the fall semester. Administrative Sergeant Charlotte Austin said motorists often fail to recognize the change in speed limits because driving habits become second nature on familiar roadways. “We have a lot of speeding in school zones,” Austin said. “Our traffic unit […]
UCHRA Adding More Options For UC Regional Transit
UCHRA showcasing its $6 ride-sharing app, encouraging all residents to take advantage of the improved accessibility and transportation across the 14-county service area. Mobility Manager Jacqueline Medley said the agency’s primary mission is to provide reliable and affordable transportation to every resident in the Upper Cumberland. Medley said the agency has color-coordinated its fleet to […]
Scam: DeKalb Fire Not Conducting Phone Solicitation
The DeKalb County Volunteer Fire Department warning residents to be wary of fraudulent phone solicitations from individuals claiming to represent the department. DeKalb County Fire Chief Donny Green said the department began receiving reports from citizens regarding phone calls asking for donations toward a camp for children who have suffered burns. “We have not partnered […]
Local Officials Detail Essential Election Day Requirements
Election administrators regionwide are preparing for a significant turnout as they finalize preparations for Thursday’s election. Overton County Elections Administrator Craig Story said polling locations will be open from 9am to 7pm at nine precincts throughout the county. Story said voters must cast their ballots at their specific community polling places rather than the early […]
Crossville Sports Authority Targets May Rec Facility Opening
Crossville Sports Authority targeting a May opening date for the city’s new recreation facility as construction enters its final stages. Upland Design Group’s Kevin Chamberlin said the project is making steady progress with window framing currently being installed to allow for the addition of exterior metal panels. Chamberlin said the construction team aims to complete […]
Tennessee Tech Now Accepting Fall 2027 Applications
Tennessee Tech is now accepting applications for the Fall 2027 semester following the official opening of the university’s admissions window. Director of Undergraduate Admissions Jacob Cutshall said the early application period allows high school seniors to submit transcripts and begin the process of qualifying for presidential scholarships. “We want to make sure that we are […]
Crossville Reconsiders Automatic Wholesale Water Hikes
Crossville officials reconsidering a 25 percent wholesale water rate increase after learning that a recent vote to raise city rates automatically triggered the hike for neighboring utility districts. Cumberland Plateau Water Authority General Manager Jeff Dyer said the increase was discovered after he contacted city staff to determine how the budget process affected wholesale pricing. […]
Monterey Authorizes $500,000 Capital Outlay Note For Grants
The Monterey Board of Mayor and Aldermen authorized a $500,000 capital outlay note to complete several ongoing grant projects. Mayor Alex Garcia said the interest-bearing general obligation note is intended to bridge the gap between project expenses and the arrival of state reimbursements. Garcia said the town does not intend to carry the debt long-term, […]
Gas Station Drug Kratom Ban Will Protect More Tennesseans
Tennessee’s recent ban to outlaw the drug kratom will protect residents according to an Upper Cumberland substance abuse expert. Next Step for Life Director Jennifer Willis said kratom is a mind-altering narcotic that feeds off the same brain receptors as opiates to produce a similar high. Willis said the drug is often sold in gas […]
Energy Rate Case Secures Almost 90K Savings For Livingston
Livingston set to receive some $88,000 following a successful intervention in a natural gas rate case involving the East Tennessee Natural Gas pipeline. Symmetry Energy representative Alan Lingerfelt said the providing pipeline company originally proposed a rate increase of more than 65 percent that went into effect in November 2025. Lingerfelt said Symmetry and other […]
