Americana Treasures Highlight Annual 127 Corridor Sale
The Highway 127 Corridor Sale returns to the Upper Cumberland this week to offer travelers a unique experience of Americana across the world’s longest yard sale. Fentress County Chamber President Jacob Rosenbaum said the event spans 695 miles from Michigan to Alabama. Rosenbaum said the county remains the official headquarters for the massive route that […]
Tech Nursing Expansion Addresses Healthcare Shortages
Tennessee Tech expanding its nursing program by more than doubling its enrollment capacity. Director of Student Success Benjamin Clark said the program now admits up to 100 students per semester into the main Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. Clark said this growth is supported by an early admission initiative for high school seniors who […]
UC Seeing Impact From Record Tennessee Tourism Numbers
Upper Cumberland Tourism officials in the Smokies Tuesday as Governor Bill Lee announced Tennessee visitor spending reached a record-breaking $32 billion. Cookeville-Putnam County Convention and Visitors Bureau Executive Director of Tourism Shan Stout said the economic impact has resulted in a tax savings of approximately $569 per household for Putnam County residents. “We have watched […]
White County Reduces Speed Limits On Three Roads
White County officials approved speed limit reductions for three local roads following requests from parks officials. The Steering Committee A approved the changes after reviewing documentation signed off on by the highway department. The adjustments affect South Fork Road, Jolly Road, and Scotts Gulf Road. Commissioner Dakota White said park rangers had reached out with […]
Monterey Police Recruiting New Officer After Resignation
The Monterey Police Department told he Board of Aldermen in Monday’s meeting they are looking to hire a new certified patrolman following the sudden resignation of an officer. Police Chief John Mackie said the officer originally provided a two-week notice but contacted the department on Monday to announce he was done. Mackie said he wants […]
Commissioners Pass Budget Despite Significant Deficit Concerns
The Cumberland County Commission approved a new budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year Monday night that avoids a property tax increase. The budget maintains the current property tax rate of $1.1350 for every $100 of assessed value. Mayor Allen Foster said the spending plan relies on more than $11 million from fund balance, to cover […]
White County Evaluates Eight Acres For Waste Management
White County officials moving forward with plans to acquire an eight-acre property adjacent to the old quarry site to facilitate the construction of a new solid waste department building. Commissioner TK Austin said the purchase became necessary after the county was unable to find suitable ground for a septic system on the existing quarry property. […]
Livingston Approves New H-1 Historic Zoning Standards
Livingston Board of Aldermen approving new historic zoning standards Monday night to align with state law and maintain eligibility for future preservation grants. Main Street Historic District’s Morgan White said the update ensures the city follows Tennessee Code regarding the authority of the Historic Zoning Commission. White said the change allows the commission to review […]
Two Saturday Tornadoes Confirmed In Fentress, Cumberland
National Weather Service Officials confirmed two EF0 tornadoes touched down in Cumberland and Fentress counties Saturday night. Officials said the first tornado touched down at 6:21 p.m. near Grapevine Road in Bledsoe County before moving northeastward into Cumberland County. Officials said the storm reached peak winds of 75 mph and traveled a path length of […]
New Branding Highlights Tennessee 988 Fourth Anniversary
The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services launching new state-specific branding for the 988 Lifeline to mark the fourth anniversary of the service. Volunteer Behavioral Health Care Vice President Anne Stamps said the 988 number replaced the previous ten-digit crisis lifeline. The purpose: to make it easier for individuals to remember during […]
