Overton Commission Honors Ledford With Highway Name
Overton County will rename a section of Highway 52 in honor of world-renowned instrument maker and musician Homer Ledford. Chairman Pro Tem Darwin Clark said the designated stretch of road will run from the top of River Hill to just past the Alpine Baptist Church. Clark said the decision honors a man whose craftsmanship and […]
Weight Limit Considered For Old Allardt Road
Fentress County held a public hearing Friday about the addition a weight limit to Old Allardt Road to protect it from any further damage from local dump trucks. Highway Superintendent Ryan Reed said dump trucks use the road as a shortcut from Highway 52 to the Highway 127 bypass. Reed said the road has been […]
Upgrades Underway At Allardt’s Bruno Gernt Park
Significant upgrades and new features are coming to Allardt’s Bruno Gernt Park thanks to community donations. Park Committee Member Rebecca Day said because the park is not owned by the city, it is ineligible for most grants. She said this makes funding difficult to come by. Day said thanks to the community stepping up, the […]
Minor Damage, Flooding After Wednesday’s Storms
Widespread flooding is affecting Upper Cumberland communities after Wednesday’s storms passed through. EMA Directors reported minimal damage to structures but advised caution for drivers. Jackson County EMA Director Derek Woolbright said any roads in the county near water are flooded and many are impassable. He said people should treat this like winter weather: if you […]
T-DOT Preparing For Two Paving Projects In Overton County
T-DOT is preparing for repaving projects on Highway 111 and Highway 52 in Overton County. T-DOT Spokesperson Rae-Anne Bradley said Highway 111 will also get new traffic loops and improved curb ramps. Bradley said that between September 19 through October 31 drivers will need to be cautious while travelling on Highway 111. “Drivers travelling this […]
Fentress Proposing Bridge Name To Memorialize local WWII Veteran
Fentress County looks to honor a local World War II hero by requesting the state to name a bridge in his honor. This is the bridge located at the overpass of Highway 52 and Highway 127. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said the bridge would be named the Sergeant Willie E. Crabtree Memorial Bridge after the […]
Highway 52 Yard Sale Expected to Be Bigger Than Ever
The Highway 52 Yard Sale will make a return for its twenty-first year this weekend. Macon County Chamber of Commerce Director Brenda Hiett said she expects a bigger turnout than previous years due to missing last year because of COVID. Typically visitors can expect roughly 500 vendors from all over that bring antiques, crafts, food […]
Fentress Commissioners Agree to Run Ad for Land Purchase
Fentress County voted Monday night to run an ad soliciting land for the future Agriculture pavilion. Commissioners voted against purchasing 15 acres on South York Highway Monday. The price of that land: $15,000 per acre. During a special called meeting, county commissioners cited issues with eight different parcels considered for the project. They include price, […]
