Commission Approves Bid To Repair County Building
The Overton County Commission approved a bid for some $52,000 to repair the exterior wall of the Millard V. Oakley County Services Building.
White County Pre-K, Kindergarten Registration Open
White County Schools have opened online registration for pre-k and kindergarten students across the district.
Seeds Of Hope Now Open Year-Round With New Facility
Sparta non-profit Seeds of Hope opened its new facility allowing the organization to go from a winter shelter to operating throughout the year.
Local Business Opens An On-Campus Tech Location
Cookeville business Poet’s Coffee recently opened the first ever local business location on Tennessee Tech’s campus.
Crossville Considering Purchase Of New Fire Truck
The Crossville City Council will consider purchasing a new fire truck during Tuesday night’s Council meeting. Crossville Fire Chief Chris South said the fire department’s fleet of trucks are starting to show their age. South said that means maintenance costs have risen over the years. “At this point, it does appear that it will require […]
Dry Conditions, Burn Restrictions Expected This Week
Dry weather in the Upper Cumberland likely leading to burn restrictions throughout this week.
UC Healthcare Provider Receives Grant To Train Assistants
The Tennessee Department of Workforce Development has awarded grant funding to Signature Healthcare to train certified nursing assistants for the Upper Cumberland. Signature Healthcare Administrator Paula Boone said the grant funding will be used to offer a training program that will train six students to become certified nursing assistants at no cost to the students. […]
New Trees Offered Saturday To Showcase Benefits
Tennessee Tree Day is Saturday, an effort to showcase the benefits of trees. Several businesses across the Upper Cumberland have partnered with the Tennessee Environmental Council. Director of Operations Gwendolyn Blanton said people can purchase native trees, pick them up from local businesses, and then plant them throughout their community. Blanton said planting trees has […]
Monterey Tee Ball Field To Be Renovated By Residents
Monterey’s Elmore Street Tee Ball Field will be renovated thanks to several donations and volunteers. Monterey Tee Ball and Coach Pitch President Joshua Gallagher said the renovations will consist of providing new canopies over the dugouts, netting over the backstop, a new backstop, and a new paint job. Gallagher said the tee ball field has […]
Sparta Police Checking Car Seats, To Promote Safety
The Sparta Police Department is now offering appointments to make sure families are using child car seats properly.
