Winfree Increasing Speeding Patrols, Many Not Attentive
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 said speeding is often times not intentional, and most offenders do so when they are […]
Overton Sheriff Emphasizes Safe Driving With Increase Deer Activity
An increase in deer activity for this time of year means motorists beware. Overton County Sheriff John Garrett said that hunting season and rutting season are driving deer from their normal routines. He said that motorists should take time to slow down and drive carefully. “The worst thing that they can do is panic,” Garrett […]
Algood Residents Voice Speeding Concerns Across Town
Algood residents gathered at city hall Tuesday night to voice their concerns about speeding and reckless driving. Residents from streets all across Algood said they feel unsafe in their neighborhood because of the issue. Residents from Old Walton Road, Cooper Road, Quinland Lake Road all had the same issues with drivers going over the speed […]
Free Two-Week Test Drive Of Electric Vehicle Available To UC Residents
Tennessee Tech Professors are allowing anyone in the Upper Cumberland to take a two-week test drive of an electric vehicle. Chen said anyone can sign up to test either a Nissan Leaf or hybrid Ford F-250. The program being led by Professor Pingen Chen for Tech’s Mechanical Engineering Department. Chen said charging infrastructure is now […]
Overton County Roads Open With Temporary Fixes
Overton County is beginning to recover from flood damage that occurred on roadways. County Road Superintendent James Norrod said the Dry Hollow and Rickman areas took the worst damage. Norrod said roads are open Tuesday with temporary fixes. “We’ve set a lot of cones out at dangerous places,” Norrod said. “Something that’s narrowed down, you […]
Law Enforcement Recommending Alternate Routes And Slow Driving
Staying off the roadways during icy conditions is the number recommendation law enforcement is giving. But, if you do have to drive, Cookeville Police Lieutenant Anthony Leonard said to stay off your phone and find alternate routes to avoid hills. “We need to be focused on the way that we are driving,” Leonard said. “Definitely […]
