Nearly 3,400 More Unemployment Claims Filed
Nearly 3,400 Upper Cumberland residents filed new unemployment claims in the week ending April 18. That brings the total to more than 16,500 since the COVID-19 outbreak began. The Nashville area of northern middle Tennessee continues to be the hardest hit area of the state. First time claims totaled over 29,000 last week in that […]
Crossville Coffee House Presents Music In New Way
Crossville-based Grinder House Coffee has found away to enjoy the old normal in the new normal. Known for bringing artists to its stage twice weekly, the shop is now hosting “stuck at home events” on their Facebook page. The shows feature singer-songwriters. Grinder House Coffee Co-Owner Asa Reese said the online showcase is an extension […]
Confusion Over Stimulus Checks Common
As COVID-19 stimulus checks arrive in local accounts, confusion surrounding the payment’s affect on taxes continues. Certified Public Accountant Jennifer Phipps said, despite rumors to the contrary, the stimulus money is not directly connected to your tax returns. “The reason why I think people are thinking it is something related to your future income taxes […]
Child Abuse Chances Rise During Pandemic
Governor Bill Lee said Wednesday he remains concerned about growing numbers of unreported child abuse cases across the state because of COVID-19. Dawn Raines, Executive Director of the Stephens Center in Livingston, said the added stress from the pandemic can lead to increased abuse. “There’s so many additional stressors right now,” Raines said. “For one, […]
Sunday Testing Set For Cookeville
The Putnam County Health Department will host COVID-19 drive-thru testing event Sunday. The event will be held Sunday Noon to 4pm at the Health Department off Willow Avenue. This is part of the state’s expanded COVID-19 targeted testing plan to get more weekend access to residents. “Anyone with health concerns, or who has concerns about […]
Only 2 UC Long-Term Facilities Reporting More Than 2 Cases
Only two Upper Cumberland long-term care facilities have dealt with two or more positive COVID-19 cases during this outbreak. The Department of Health released new data for facilities across the state in an effort to protects residents, family and staff. Algood’s Signature Health Care Center reported 51 positive cases, second highest among Tennessee’s long-term care […]
Putnam COVID-19 Cases Reach 100
Putnam County’s COVID-19 case number hit 100 Wednesday with four people dead. That number reflects an increase of five cases from Tuesday’s report. Putnam County becomes the 12th county in the state to reach triple digits in positive COVID-19 cases. 74 of those who tested positive have recovered. 1,097 tests have come back negative. The […]
$14 Million In Funding For UC Cities And Counties
Governor Bill Lee’s plan to get money into the hands of county and city governments statewide will mean about $14 million for Upper Cumberland cities and counties. The Governor’s administration made applications available to local municipalities Tuesday. Each county will receiver at least $500,000 while each city will receive $30,000 or more. Funds will be […]
Monterey Will Reopen 3 Facilities Thursday
Monterey will reopen Meadow Creek Park, Bee Rock, and the City Walking Trail Thursday. Mayor Bill Wiggins said the moves follow Governor Lee’s decision to lift the statewide at-home order. Wiggins said the three facilities will be available for day use. City Hall, Whittaker Park, the Monterey Depot Museum and the tee-ball fields will remain […]
Veterans Struggle for Services In COVID-19
With changes taking place due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus), Upper Cumberland veterans are struggling to access services. Putnam County Veteran Service Officer Mark Harris said that medical service is difficult due to procedure changes in the outpatient clinic. “They changed the process of how they did it about two weeks ago,” Harris said. “They would basically […]
