Cookeville To Consider Rezoning Request For West 9th And North Franklin
A controversial rezoning will be considered by the Cookeville City Council when they meet Thursday. The rezoning request for the 11 acres on West 9th and North Franklin would allow for about 160 apartment units containing 412 bedrooms. However, property owners in single-family residential homes living nearby the property have opposed the rezoning request, including […]
Algood To Select Police Chief Next Week
The city of Algood has named two candidates as finalist for the city’s police chief position. They include Jon Frazier and Dale Armour. Algood Mayor Kirk Dyer said both men are not from the Upper Cumberland area, but have served in law enforcement in the Middle Tennessee area. Dyer said the city council plans to […]
Crossville Man Allegedly Cuts Woman’s Throat
Crossville Police have issued a warrant for a man who allegedly slashed a woman’s throat with a piece of broken plate recently. Authorities said they’re looking for 49-year-old Donald Caswell of Crossville. According to a report, Caswell allegedly slashed the victims throat during an altercation at a home on Vandever Road. Officials said the woman […]
Putnam Firefighters Battle House Fire Monday
Putnam County firefighters worked quickly to put out a house fire Monday evening. Chief Tom Brown said the fire happened at a home on Forrest Hill Road and that crews managed to but out the blaze within 10 minutes. Brown said the fire started in the crawl space of the home and worked its way […]
Dollar General Coming To Allons
A new Dollar General Store will soon be opening in the town of Allons. Store officials said they hope to hold a grand opening for the 7,300 square foot store in the early weeks of 2018. The store will be located on Cedar Lane right behind Allons Elementary School.
Water Main Rupture In Baxter Repaired, But Some Issues Still Remain
A water main line feeding the Baxter Water service area ruptured New Years Day at Highway 56 and Interstate 40. Baxter Water and Sewer Superintendent John Ramsey said crews have managed to repair the rupture, but some residents are still experiencing some issues. “As far as what we are seeing right now, most that have […]
Cold Weather Keeping Cookeville Plumbing And Electric Busy
The cold weather means more work for local plumbing businesses. Cookeville Plumbing and Electric Owner Joe Spieker said his workers have responded to a number of homes and buildings dealing with issues caused by the extreme temperatures. “We’ve got lots of calls on frozen pipes. Unfortunately, we have normal business during the day too, so […]
Long-Time Cumberland Co. Maintenance Supervisor Passes Away
Long time Cumberland County Maintenance Supervisor Steve Lewis has passed away. County officials said Lewis died Monday from complications with pneumonia. Lewis served as the county maintenance supervisor for many years and was 62-year-old. Funeral services will be announced at a later date.
New Year Baby At CRMC
Cookeville Regional Medical Center rang in the New Year with its first birth of 2018 at 6:53 p.m. Monday. Dayon Larkins was born weighing 5 pounds 13 ounces and 18 inches long. Hospital officials said during 2017, CRMC’s birthing center saw a total of 1, 554 births, 762 boys and 792 girls. The largest baby […]
TVA Asks Consumers For Voluntary Reduction In Power Use
Due to the frigid temperatures and extremely high loads across the Tennessee Valley, TVA has initiated Step 20 of their Emergency Load Curtailment Plan. Cookeville Electric’s Karen Brown said Step 20 requests voluntary reduction in power use to all electric customers. “We’re talking about turning down lights or turning down your thermostats a few notches,” […]
