The Cookeville City Council will consider the purchase of two new police vehicles this week, replacing patrol units that were totaled earlier this year. Cookeville Police Chief Scott Winfree said the two vehicles priced at an estimated $89,000. Winfree said

Overton County Commissioners approved a project to repair a water leak at the historic county courthouse after discovering the issue had gone undetected for months. Vice Chairman Darwin Clark said the leak first came to light after county officials noticed

Crossville Fire Chief Chris South said this week’s relocation of Fire Station Two to a more centralized location will improve emergency response times for the northern part of the community. The new facility is located at 68 Cotton Patch Drive,

Early voting begins Wednesday for the DeKalb County Election Commission at its new administrative office. DeKalb County Administrator of Elections Dustin Estes said the county commission recently decided to implement a single-point entrance at the courthouse to improve security. This

Monterey Police Department officers apprehended a fugitive wanted in six states following a brief foot pursuit at a South Holly Street convenience mart. Public Information Officer David Corley said the encounter began when officers identified a stolen motorcycle and tag

John W. Smith appointed as Tennessee Tech’s interim Vice President for University Advancement. Smith has worked at the university for more than 30 years, most recently serving as the associate vice president for university development. He earned both a bachelor’s

The Overton County Commission postponed action Monday night on appointing two new members to the local library board. Commissioners outlined a revised process that the county’s Library Committee, made up of county commissioners, will review applicants and make recommendations. County

The Cookeville City Council considered a major renovation to the Heart of the City Playground on Monday, with a proposal to repair and replace its surface. Leisure Services Director Chad McDonald said the playground surface that protects children when they

Olivia Johnson has been named the new executive director of the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce. Johnson said she is a native of Jackson County and earned a marketing degree from Tennessee Tech. Johnson said her decision to pursue the

TCAT Upper Cumberland is expanding its reach, with a new campus in Bledsoe County set to open later this year. TCAT Upper Cumberland President Cliff Wightman said the facility is currently under construction and expects to begin enrolling students by

TWRA officials concerned as five deadly accidents have already occurred on Tennessee waterways and the heart of the boating season has not yet arrived. TWRA Wildlife Sergeant Dustin Buttram said the number of fatal crashes is troubling this early in

District Attorney Bryant Dunaway said Shari Tayloe has been appointed as the outside prosecutor to lead the investigation into Putnam County Mayoral Candidate Wayne Nabors. Dunaway requested the appointment after recusing his office from the case. Dunaway stepped away from

T-DOT officials say progress continues to be made on the design phase of a Celina Truck Route Project despite some setbacks. T-DOT Region Two Communications Officer Rae-Anne Bradley said the project will create a State Route 52 bypass from near

Clay County Schools wants to strengthen literacy instruction efforts for students in grades 5-12 through a new grant from the Tennessee Department of Education. Clay County Schools Instruction Supervisor Misty Strong said the Literacy Materials Implementation Grant will focus on

Putnam County’s methadone clinic lawsuit against Cedar Recovery and the Tennessee Health Facilities Commission is moving through the court of appeals with oral arguments scheduled for July. County Attorney Jeff Jones said Cedar Recovery and the Tennessee Health Facilities Commission

The Crossville Stockyard will make facility improvements after receiving nearly $20,000 from the state’s Agricultural Enterprise Fund. The Crossville Stockyard is one of 12 stockyards across the state to receive assistance from the fund. Crossville Stockyard Co-Owner Laney Colvard said

The Upper Cumberland launching several new gravel cycling routes designed to showcase the region’s natural beauty and boost tourism. The routes are part of a statewide initiative through the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development and the “Bike Tennessee” program. Tennessee

Putnam County School Officials working on the plans for how the Early Learning Academy will work and how the rollout will best take place for the next school year. The old Park View facility will house all the pre-K programs

Clay County residents recovering from the winter’s severe storm can now apply for additional federal assistance from FEMA. President Donald Trump made the additional funding available. The designated areas were previously approved for Public Assistance before this individual aid was

The Cookeville Board of Zoning Appeals rejected a request Thursday to increase the height of directional signs for a new South Jefferson Avenue gas station due to traffic safety concerns. City Planner Chris Phillips said the request involved four signs