Cookeville Electric Readdressing Areas Damaged
Cookeville Electric began its work readdressing damaged areas in the aftermath of last week’s weather. Director Carl Haney said limbs and poles leaning into power lines and damaged lighting will be targeted. Haney said that Cookeville Public Works is assisting in the cleanup. “We just get it out and the Public Works will send their […]
Free Cleanup Service Available Through Overton Co. EMA
Overton County Emergency Management is partnering with Team Rubicon to assist home owners with debris cleanup from last week’s ice storm. The non-profit is made of military veterans that are staying in Overton County for one week of relief. EMA Director Chris Masiongale said the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency sent the organization after a request […]
Cleanup Event For Livingston’s Historic Cash Cemetery
The city of Livingston is seeking volunteers for a Saturday cleanup event at Livingston’s historic Cash Cemetery across from the Clark House. Downtown Revitalization Chairman Ray Evans said this is a preliminary stage with the end goal of restoring the the almost 200-year-old burial ground. “The fence rows are all grown up. We think that […]
Jackson County Planning Roaring River Cleanup
Jackson County has plans to clean up debris in the Roaring River to help with recreation. River bank erosion has brought down trees, causing a hazard in the water. Jackson County Chamber of Commerce President Jordan Hunter said they are pinpointing areas to work on. “Currently there are three locations we’re looking at that have […]
Tornado Volunteers Needed Badly This Weekend
One final push. That’s what the residents of the tornado-ravaged Highway 70 corridor need from you this weekend. “We had as many as 300 and 400 folks out on on a given weekend day,” Volunteer Director Kevin Tucker said. “Recently, those numbers have slipped to single digits. And we’re hoping with good weather this weekend […]
