Go Pro With Tree Removal Services To Prevent Further Accidents
Local tree removal services are recommending homeowners seek professional help for fallen trees on your property. Tree Service Owner Jeff Manier said self removal presents a number of dangers, especially with the amount of ice we received last week. “Cutting trees and stuff, some times they have their own mind,” Manier said. “Some times they […]
Tech Will Remain Closed Friday
Tennessee Tech will not open its campus on Friday. President Phil Oldham said on his Twitter account that despite the Winter weather warning being lifted, heavy snow has led to the closure. Oldham said due to snow and safety issues, classes are canceled and offices will remain closed. Tech was not able to open at […]
2-4 Inches Of Snow, Roads Icy, More Power Restored
Major roads are clear Thursday morning with patches of slush, especially bridges, overpasses, and exit ramps after overnight snow. Secondary roads are slushy to snow covered and very icy, especially in areas that saw freezing rain and drizzle at the end of the snow. Two to four inches of snow fell overnight across the Upper […]
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. […]
Track Of Storm Will Be Key To UC Weather Monday
The track of the storm developing Monday morning will determine just how big a Winter Storm this will be for the Upper Cumberland. News Talk 94.1 Meteorologist Rob Carolan said the storm is developing this morning over Louisiana creating snow as far south as Houston. Current models bring the center of the low just west […]
Fentress County Roads, “Extremely Slick”
Road conditions within Fentress County county are,”extremely slick,” according to Fentress County Road Supervisor Joey Reagan. According to Reagan, county roads are the worst off with several reports of drivers sliding off roadways. Main roads and state highways still have some black ice, but Reagan said they are more fair with state crews salting. Reagan […]
Electric Companies Stay Prepared For Ice Storms
Local electric companies are on standby with several winter weather chances over the next week. Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation CEO Jennifer Brogdon said the company has an emergency preparedness plan. “We have to make sure that our crews are ready to respond in the event we have heavy snow or in this case ice,” […]
Cookeville-Putnam Road Salt Supply Put To Use This Winter
Cookeville Public Works and The Putnam County Highway Department combined to use 150 tons of salt this past weekend. Cookeville Public Works Director Greg Brown says the department has probably used about 250 tons of salt this Winter. Brown said he tries to keep the department fully stocked because of all the variables with salting […]
