Sparta Amends Liquor Store Distance Requirements
The Sparta Board of Aldermen and Mayor passed an amendment to liquor store distance requirements Thursday. Mayor Jeff Young said the amendment will take the 500-foot distance from places of worship, schools, and parks to 300-feet. “We sort of rushed once the referendum passed to have liquor stores in Sparta, we were forced at that […]
Garrison Park Splash Pad Opens Thursday
A soft opening took place for the Garrison Park splash pad in Crossville Thursday. City Manager Greg Wood said the new play area is part of a $1 million renovation project at the park. “The water feature itself is about a $345,000 endeavor,” Wood said. “It doesn’t look that when you look at it from […]
Forbes Names Averitt Among Top Large Companies In America
Forbes has named Averitt Express as one of the nation’s best large employers for 2019. According to a press release from Averitt, the list of 500 companies nationwide is based on survey results asking employees how likely they were to recommend their company to others. Averitt ranks 311th nationwide among companies with more than 5,000 […]
Crossville Shooting Sports Park Hosts Grand-Opening
The new Crossville Shooting Sports Park hosted its grand opening Thursday. Park President Kenneth Carey said the new shooting range will provide a variety of opportunities for residents of the Upper Cumberland and beyond. “We’ve actually built a facility where you can shoot rifles, shotguns, pistols, archery, everything here,” Carey said. “We’ve got five trap […]
Gov. Lee Reappoints Three To TTU Board of Trustees
Governor Bill Lee has reappointed three people to the Tennessee Tech Board of Trustees. Rhedona Rose, Johnny Stites, and Teresa Vanhooser will serve six-year terms after being reappointed last month. Stites and Vanhooser have served on the board since its creation in 2016. Rose became a member of the board of trustees in 2018 after […]
Putnam County Fair Honors Outstanding Volunteers
The Putnam County Fair honored six “outstanding” volunteers Thursday. The fair recognized Ron Chaffin, Cynthia Strong, Deuel and Barbara White, and the late Willard Vaughn and Gary Brewington. Former Fairest of the Fair Cynthia Strong said the Putnam County Fair means the world to her. “I think it is so exciting, you know my first […]
Brannon Speaks Out On Resignation From York Institute
Former Alvin C. York Institute Director Phil Brannon is speaking out about his termination that occurred last month. Brannon said he was surprised when Tennessee state officials gave him two options in what he calls a “forced resignation.” “Needless to say I was stunned. I had no expectation, no inclination this was going to happen,” […]
Fentress Co. Prepared For Economic Boost During 127 Yard Sale
Fentress County expects to see an economic boost during the 2019 Highway 127 Corridor Yard Sale this weekend. Leann Smith is the executive director of Fentress County’s Chamber of Commerce. She said tourists from across the country visit the area every year looking for bargains. “We get people off of the interstate system and onto […]
Man Flees Monterey Police In Stolen Vehicle
Monterey Police arrested a Jonesborough, Tennessee man following a Wednesday night vehicle pursuit. Perry A. Parker faces charges of evading arrest, reckless driving, and theft of property. Monterey Police came in contact with Parker after the Tennessee Highway Patrol issued a BOLO for a stolen vehicle on Interstate 40 East. Officer Blake Bennett attempted a […]
Cookeville-Putnam Chamber Moves To Next Phase In President Search
The Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce will move to the next phase in selecting a new president. Vice President of Visitor Development Zach Ledbetter said the Chamber’s steering committee will meet in August to review applications. “Once that takes place with the applicants that met the required qualifications, an initial group of candidates will be […]
