The Baxter Planning Commission discussed expanding the city’s Urban Growth Boundary Thursday, creating room for economic development. Staff Planner Tommy Lee said the Urban Growth Boundary represents the defined area around the city’s corporate limits where they have the ability

Cookeville City Council will hold a May 5th referendum next year on the proposed annexation of some 275 acres in the Dodson Branch Road area. Community Development Director Jon Ward said the Election Commission recommended holding the referendum as part

The Putnam County School Board introduced a new Student Advisory Committee Thursday night to get student feedback about agenda items and school concerns. Each high school has formed a committee, and will appear on a rotation before the board every

Celina’s former city clerk indicted on charges she used Celina’s debit and fuel cards for personal use. Tabitha Sue Short accused of misappropriating more than $1,148 for cigarettes, food, drinks, toys, and clothing. She also used the card to pay

After an investigation conducted by the Tennessee Comptroller’s office, former Celina City Clerk Tabitha Short has been indicted after allegedly misusing city funds. The comptroller began an investigation after city officials reported questionable purchases involving the city’s debit and fuel

Sgt. Alvin C. York Park will host its annual World War I living history event Saturday, a way to educate and respect those who served. Museum Curator Lindsey Wood said the park is dedicated to preserving the memory of York

The Overton County School Board will implement a differentiated pay plan, designed to help fill hard-to-staff positions. Overton County Director of Schools Kim Dillon said this year’s plan pays out stipends ranging from $1,000-$5,000. Dillon said she hopes the stipends

Universities can help the state address needed growth in the state’s nuclear industry workforce. Tennessee Tech Nuclear Engineering Professor Jeffrey King said that was his biggest takeaway from the just-completed College System of Tennessee Nuclear Workforce Summit in Oak Ridge.

Anatolia Cabinet and Millwork will bring 56 new high-paying jobs to Baxter, the state announced Thursday. Anatolia’s new facility will use an AI-integrated production system, which will be the first and only factory of its kind in Tennessee. The new

The Fairfield Glade Police Department will look to bolster its efforts in addressing safety for older drivers with a new grant from the Tennessee Highway Safety Office. Police Captain Fred Sherrill said 68 percent of Fairfield Glade’s population is 65

The McMinnville-Warren County has a new Chamber of Commerce President as Warren County native Jennifer Woods takes over the position. Woods said her business background and family ties to the area make this role her dream job. “I was in

Monterey will install two sets of speed bumps on Crain Street in an effort to reduce speeding and improve safety. The move comes after the town’s Street Committee elected to look into installing a flashing sign on Crain Street. Street

Dekalb County’s Local Emergency Planning Committee will train on responding to a school bus accident Thursday. DeKalb County Emergency Management Coordinator Charlie Parker said the training will test first responders on how to respond and communicate during a similar type

T-DOT will install a new turn lane on Cookeville’s Highway 111 at Browns Mill Road, just south of the I-40 exit. Regional Communications Officer Rae Anne Bradley said the project will consist of a 12-foot-wide turn lane, a 12-foot-wide acceleration

TCAT Crossville’s Coats for the Cold Coat Drive will help keep the community warmer for the 26th winter. Marketing Coordinator Britany Qualls said the campus tries hard to meet the community demand. Qualls said many of the instructors and students

DeKalb Angel Tree registration takes place Thursday for the upcoming holiday season, where children in need can receive gifts. President Laura Stone said the program is entering its 31st year, providing Christmas gifts for children for DeKalb, from birth to

Sparta Aldermen met in a special-called meeting Tuesday to discuss purchasing the Christpoint Church property and turning it into a conference center. Christpoint Church is located on the square next to the amphitheatre. Mayor Jerry Lowery said the asking price

A 76-year old Cumberland County woman found dead in her home in what appears to be a killing. Linda Spivey found inside her Big Horn Drive home after Cumberland County 911 received a request for a welfare check Monday night.

With the Government shutdown limiting SNAP benefits, Senator Paul Bailey is making an impact by raising an estimated $55,000 for Upper Cumberland Food Banks. Bailey, along with Representative Ryan Williams and Representative Michael Hale, were able to raise the funds

Possible changes coming to Cookeville’s hotel/motel tax ordinance, as the city tries to deal with delinquent payments. The Council will consider an ordinance that would make it unlawful for a hotel to operate if its occupancy tax is delinquent. City