Jackson County Dairy Chair Amilia Rich said Dairy Month offers all of us the chance to understand more the importance of milk. June is National Dairy Month. Rich, a Jackson County High School student, works through the Jackson County Agriculture

Fair season begins at the Clay County Fairgrounds Tuesday evening with the ‘Very Vegas’ Clay County Fair. Clay County Fair President Carla Rich said the fair board is a volunteer-only group that works year round on planning the fair. Rich

Leadership Putnam will celebrate the completion of 13 newly installed park benches throughout the town of Monterey Wednesday. Project Participant Chris Hedrick said the benches are installed across different locations, with three of the locations being at Meadow Creek Park,

Cookeville Regional officials will once again provide athletic trainer services to the three Putnam County Schools at no cost. The agreement between Putnam County Schools and CRMC expires at the end of next school year. Cookeville Regional Marketing and Communications

The Algood Police Department has been given permission to remove the decals from some of its patrol cars. The Algood City Council passed an ordinance requiring every city vehicle be marked and striped, including police cars, in 2022. Algood Police

Fireflies are more than a glowing bug that lights the summer nights, according to a local entomologist. Dr. Karla Adesso directs the Nursery Research Center in McMinnville. Adesso said fireflies are a kind of beetle that produces a chemical reaction

The Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 1700 in McMinnville is setting a focus on educating the youth about the aviation industry with a new facility. Chapter President Jerry Lassiter said the chapter was established two years ago after the previous chapter

Appalachian Regional Commission Director Brandon McBride said the commission’s annual report on the economic health of counties helps make sure everyone involved understands the challenges being faced. Clay and Pickett Counties labeled as distressed in the new review. McBride said

The City of Cookeville is budgeting some $1.3 million for renovations this fiscal year at the Stevens Street/Lowe Avenue Recycling Center. Cookeville Public Works Director Mary Beth Elrod said that center’s heavy use has driven the city to make it

The Cumberland County Playhouse will be a bit more comfortable in its 60th year with updated seating. CEO Bryce McDonald said seats in the main stage theater have seen new backs, springs, and cushioning, but the bases have been there

The Cookeville Police Department increasing patrols to curb speeding across the community. Cookeville Police Chief Scott Winfree said the department hopes to change driving habits by increasing visibility. Winfree said he wants to see fewer injuries, and property damage. Winfree

The town of Spencer has hired Amanda Lipps as the city’s new Economic Development and Tourism Coordinator. Spencer created the position a few months ago to further tap into the tourism industry. Lipps said she took the job to try

Putnam County School Board members favor the proposal to revert school system funding to 50 percent of the sales tax revenue from the current flat rate method. Kim Cravens said the change has been in discussion for years. Cravens said

Overton County rising sixth through ninth grade students can familiarize themselves with future job opportunities at the upcoming Career and Technical Education (CTE) Camp. Overton County Middle School Career Coach Emily Hammock said attendees can explore different career paths hands

Tennessee Tech students may be home for the summer, but the campus is still lively thanks to a variety of summer camps. Tennessee Tech has already hosted a couple of camps this summer, including the American Legion Boys State and

A chance to enjoy local music and celebrate the legacy of community music as Cookeville’s Dogwood Park hosts the annual Community Band Festival this Saturday. Cookeville Community Band Conductor Carroll Gotcher said the festival is a free event where people

The White County Schools spent more than $88,000 over budget on substitute teachers this school year. The White County School Board wants to find a way to reduce teacher absences. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the teacher absences have

Multiple black bear sightings have been reported around the Upper Cumberland over the last two weeks, and a TWRA biologist said people should be aware. A bear spotted at a Monterey residence, also near a senior care facility in Fairfield

The Pickett County School Board will add a student member to its board for the upcoming school year. Outgoing Director of Schools Diane Elder said a new law requires school boards across the state to involve students in the school

A local teacher launching a major initiative to get children off devices and back into life. Avery Trace Middle School Teacher Ryan Dalton calls it Restoring Childhood. He said the idea was inspired by the book ‘Anxious Generation’ by Jonathan