Health Expert: UC Winter Bringing A Rise In COVID Cases
A local health expert said COVID cases in the Upper Cumberland are expected to rise as we get deeper into the winter season. Cookeville Regional Infection Prevention Manager Stephanie Etter said do not expect a severe rise in COVID cases. Etter said the outlook will be similar to last winter. Etter said CRMC is already […]
4H Growing In UC; Teaches Youth Success Skills For Life
It is National 4H Week, and youth across the Upper Cumberland benefit from the program that continues to grow. Pickett County 4H Youth Development Agent Katie Hunter said 4H programs teach more than cooking, sewing, and how to raise animals. Hunter said the program focuses as much on a child’s development, citizenship and social skills. […]
Overton Schools Outstanding Lunch Debt Due Sunday
Overton County students with outstanding school lunch debt must get it paid by Sunday. School Nutrition Supervisor Debie Taylor said students who did not fill out an application for free meals, add money to their account, or pay as they ate may still have outstanding charges. She said there is still some debt yet to […]
Cookeville Gets $5.5M Loan To Finish Plant Expansion
The city of Cookeville has received a TDEC loan of some $5.5 million to finish out the water treatment plant expansion project. Water Quality Control Director Barry Turner said the city originally borrowed some $17.5 million to cover engineering and construction. Instead, the bid for construction, alone, came in at some $25.4 million. He said […]
Monterey Wastewater Project Remains Under Budget
The Monterey Wastewater Plant project is on time and remains under budget, even after several change orders. Water Treatment Plant Supervisor Duane Jarrett said the change orders covered minor adjustments like additional grading and fence repositioning. Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor Tim Hedgecough said the changes also include lab supplies like beakers and microscopes not available […]
Celina Mayor Proposes Ending Property Tax In New Budget
Celina Mayor Luke Collins suggested discontinuing the city’s property tax as part of the budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. Collins told the Board of Aldermen Tuesday night the city’s property tax brings in some $200,000 annually. He said the current property tax is set at 87 cents. With a fund balance of $1.3 million, […]
UC Senior Center Rebrand, Activity Center Most Popular
A rebranding project for Upper Cumberland Senior Centers ready for its next steps after directors and boards completed surveys, sharing ideas for new names. Area Aging and Disability Director Holly Williams said the favorite: “The Activity Center.” Williams said 15 out of 19 centers have completed a survey and 80 percent are in favor of […]
TennGreen Invites UC Residents To Join Hike-A-Thon
TennGreen Land Conservancy is holding its annual Hike-A-Thon to preserve the state’s natural landscape, Like Cummins Falls. Executive Director Alice Hudson Pell said some 650 people have already signed up. She said people can enter mileage virtually after hiking, climbing, paddling, biking, or trail running. She said people can donate to the conservancy to help […]
Dekalb Teaching Discipline, Skills Through Work-Based Learning
Dekalb County High School’s Work-Based Learning Program allows students to support their families while developing real-world skills. Work-Based Learning Coordinator Brad Leach said students are provided the opportunity to experience the workforce and see what careers best fit their interests. He said discipline and responsibility are key traits that students form through this program. “With […]
New Ambulances On The Way To Clay For Aging Chassis
Two new ambulances are on the way in Clay County to mitigate soaring maintenance costs caused by high-milage units. EMS Director Andy Hall said he expects one ambulance to arrive this fall, while the second remains at least a year from arrival. He said the county had to replace a $16,000 motor for an ambulance […]
