Mulch, Cover To Protect Plants During Overnight Freeze
With a hard freeze approaching the region, local agricultural officials are advising residents to take immediate steps to protect vulnerable plants and early blooming trees. Clay County Extension Ag and Natural Resources Agent Wyatt Montooth said homeowners should safeguard their gardens from the sudden drop in temperatures. The recent shift from warm weather to freezing […]
Meteorologist Says Prepare For Freezing Temps Monday
A local meteorologist says residents in the Upper Cumberland should prepare for a hard freeze on Monday, after a stretch of unusually warm weather. Temperatures are expected to dip into the low 20’s on Monday. National Weather Service Meteorologist Paige Barr said this sudden cold is typical for March but can still catch people off […]
Flowers Need Protection From Freeze Monday Night
Farmers and gardeners beware as temperatures are set to plummet and a hard freeze expected across the Upper Cumberland overnight and into Tuesday morning. Putnam County Agriculture Extension Agent Wayne Key said with a possible freeze looming, people should cover plants and gardens with light sheets if possible. He said any potted plants should be […]
Cookeville Water & Sewer Asking Customers To Reduce Water Usage
Cookeville Water and Sewer asking residents to eliminate any unnecessary water consumption as the city experiences extreme water usage. Department Director Barry Turner said recent cold temperatures have caused some pipes to freeze. As temperatures warmed Monday, the pipes busted. He said holding off on laundry and refraining from washing the salt off of cars […]
Growing Season Coming To An End With First Freeze Approaching
The first hard freeze of the season likely comes Thursday night. Overton County Ag Extension Agent Jason Garrett said whenever the first frost does come, the growing season is pretty much over. “For example, a warm season yard, which would be Bermuda grass, zoysia grass, it’s basically going to cause it to go dormant for […]
Hard Freeze Tonight Can Damage Unprotected Plants
A hard freeze is expected tonight and that could cause problems in Upper Cumberland gardens. Overton County UT-Ag Extension Agent Jason Garrett said temperatures have gotten as low as 13 degrees in mid-April. Garrett said one thing many people might not consider is damage that can be done tonight to plants purchased in big box […]
Trees, Power Lines Down Across Overton
Overton County is experiencing downed limbs, power lines and outages on a countywide level. Sheriff John Garrett said this started occurring at about 2:00 PM and expects more downed lines and trees as rain continues. Garrett said roads are wet for the most part right now. but However, He said he expects problems as temperatures […]
UC Residents Advised To Avoid Dangerous Roads
Residents around the Upper Cumberland are being advised to stay home due to Winter weather conditions. Van Buren County is experiencing dangerous driving conditions after a three-car wreck occurred on Baker Mountain Road. EMS Director Tiwanna Bricker said there have been four wrecks this morning. Including accidents on Andrew K. Parker Road and Highway 30. […]
Still Time to Plant Despite Widespread Frost
Widespread frost is expected Friday night, but there is still time to add some edible crops. UT Ag Extension Agent Wayne Key said potted plants should be brought in, and flowering plants in a second bolt should be covered though. However, Key said the overnight frost will not damage cool season plants. “Say by Halloween […]
