UC Remembers 9/11 Through A Series Of Memorials

The Upper Cumberland remembers the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks Saturday with events across the region. Cumberland County will kick off with a memorial service at 7:30 a.m. at the county fire department. Those who lost their lives will be honored through patriotic singing and recognitions. The Livingston/Overton County Chamber of Commerce will also […]
Algood Parks And Rec Develops New Facebook Page For Department

Algood’s Parks and Recreation Department unveiled an updated department page. Director Roy Phipps said that with a page already in place for the city itself, the department wanted to utilize technology to have a place where information about happenings in the community can be shared with those invested in it. “Parks are one of those […]
DeKalb Putting Grant Money Towards Agriculture Center Interior

DeKalb County has been awarded $50,000 through Tennessee’s ThreeStar program to improve the county’s agriculture building. Smithville-DeKalb County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Suzanne Williams said the exterior of the building is complete, with work left to be done inside. Williams said the plan is to add a large commercial kitchen and meeting spaces. “We […]
Fall Creek Falls Community Center Needs Help After 2020

The Fall Creek Falls area is making multiple attempts to raise money for its community center. The community center is hosting a car show Saturday, and has an online store set up selling Fall Creek Falls memorabilia. Community Group Vice President Leon Deweese said the efforts are due to the aftermath of the pandemic. “A […]
Tech Personalizing Campus Tours For Prospective Students

Tennessee Tech is looking to personalize prospective student visits with its Trailblazers program. Campus Visits and Events Coordinator Brandi Kriebel said individual families will get a chance to tour the campus with one student. Kriebel said she tells Trailblazers they are bridging the gap between new and transfer students. “When you’re out there you talk […]
Jackson County Chamber’s New Executive Director Targeting Tourism

The Jackson County Chamber’s new Executive Director said her work has already started. Hope Vargas said she’s meeting with other Tennessee counties to see what can be replicated to boost tourism. Vargas said she is talking with a kayak group in Rhea County to see what can be done to improve outdoor recreation. “Hopefully see […]









