Committee For Public Alcohol Sales Nearing Decision
Cookeville’s committee dedicated to finding an appropriate avenue for alcohol sales and consumption on public property is nearing a proposed ordinance. Committee Member and Soul Craft Coffee Owner Anna Dunn said the committee has met weekly over the past several months. She said the next step will be a community meeting where the committee will […]
Fentress Schools Launches New App For Parents, Community
The Fentress County School System has launched a new mobile app to keep students and their parents updated. Instructional Technology Specialist Rhonda Roysden said the app will provide information about upcoming events, news, and each school’s dining schedule. She said the app is a one-stop shop that sends posts to Facebook, Twitter, and the school’s […]
Crossville Cruisers Down To 4 Events; Some Residents Unhappy
Some Crossville residents unhappy with the reduction in the Crossville Cruisers event from the normal seven to four. Crossville Cruisers member Victor Torasso said he believes there is a misconception that the city council is trying to shut the group down, but this is not the case. Crossville City Council did pass a change to […]
Fentress County Has A New Agricultural Pavilion Center
Fentress County’s new Ag Pavilion has proved to be a blessing so far for the county’s Agricultural Extension Service. Ag Fentress Extension Director John Gunter said he and his team have been very involved in the move, as well as the operations since. He said the move was much needed because the old hosting facilities […]
Putnam Veterans Parade Friday, Sparta Hosting Program Saturday
Several Veterans Day events in the Upper Cumberland celebrating those who have served. In Putnam County Friday, the Veterans Day Parade will begin with a ceremony in the county commission chambers at 10:45 a.m. The parade will follow shortly after starting at the county courthouse. It will then travel to North Washington Avenue along Broad […]
Monterey Aldermen Create Events And Sports Authority
Monterey Board of Alderman has approved the creation of an events and sports authority. Alderman Bill Wiggins said the authority would act as a committee overseeing all Monterey-related events including Standing Stone Day, Bee Rock, and the parks and tee-ball fields. He said this has been in discussion for some time, and now is the […]
Carnival Begins Wednesday At Van Buren County Fair
The Van Buren County Fair is underway. It will continue until this Saturday with several competitions and events scheduled each night. Junior Fair Board Member Cade Simmons said the carnival called “Amusement on the Midway” kicks off Wednesday night. “It doesn’t matter age or anything like that,” Simmons said. “We have our oldest members and […]
Grant Allows Overton To Boost Event Audio With New System
Overton County has received a State Arts Commission grant to buy new audio gear for public events at the Livingston Square. County Executive Ben Danner said the county looks to purchase an audio system that’s meant for crowds of at least 5,000 people. “Like Fall-o-ween we have several thousand people, so this PA system will […]
Monthly Cruise-In Events To Come To Downtown Gainesboro
A monthly car cruise-in event will be coming to downtown Gainesboro. The Board of Aldermen gave approval to the event and road closures required Thursday. Event Coordinator Charlie Brown said his plan is to have the cruise-in every first Saturday of the month. “Every county around Jackson County has a cruise-in, and this one doesn’t,” […]
One New Fentress Chamber Leader Has Vision For Future
The Fentress County Chamber of Commerce’s new Tourism and Membership Director Seth Vaughn has big goals for the county. Vaughn said that his focus is growing business development in areas like Clarkrange with restaurant and entertainment options. Vaughn said he and chamber leadership want to create opportunities to leave a lasting impression on visitors. “One […]
