UCEMC Finishes New Burgess Falls Road Substation
Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation has completed a new Burgess Falls Road Substation. CEO and General Manager Jennifer Brogdon said the new Fedex Terminal planned at Tennessee Avenue and Portebello coming to Baxter created the need. “We are going to take some of the load off of the nearby Double Springs substation that was getting […]
Highlands Economic Partnership Introduces New Staff Members
A new leadership team set to take the Highlands Economic Partnership forward. CEO and President Amy New said three new faces join the group: Economic Development Director Rod Kirk, Investor and Community Relations Director Adam Poe and Existing Industry and Workforce Development Director Ryan Barnhart. “This is obviously a big change in leadership, but I […]
PCSS Surveying Community On Ideas For New School Name
The Putnam County School System looking for public input on mascots, school colors and name for its new southwest K-8 school. Communication Supervisor Hannah Davis said the school board’s naming subcommittee will use the feedback from citizens. “This is very open,” Davis said. “We didn’t want to put anything out there. We wanted the community […]
Moe’s Southwest Grill Coming To Cookeville Next Spring
Moe’s Southwest Grill will be opening a new location in Cookeville next spring. The restaurant will be in the former Long John Silver’s building on South Jefferson Avenue.
New Vol State President Tours Cookeville Campus Meeting Students
New Vol State President Orinthia Montague started her welcome tour Monday by visiting students at the Cookeville campus. Montague said meeting the people she will be leading helps gauge the needs of each Vol State site. “For me, it’s vitally important that I get to know the communities I am serving and work with the […]
Raising Cane’s Coming To Cookeville Area Next Year
The Cookeville area will be the home of a new Raising Cane’s location. Company officials have confirmed the restaurant will come sometime in 2022. The project remains in the planning stages with more details to be shared at a later time. The fast food chain has over 500 U.S. locations that specialize in chicken fingers. […]
UC Tourism Association Director Retires, Replacement Named
The Upper Cumberland Tourism Association has a new Executive Director. Patti Purdy replaces Ruth Dyal who is retiring after 13 years in the position. Purdy said she plans to transition the push from outdoor activities to focusing more on the culture of the region. “Lots of great artists that live in the Upper Cumberland and […]
Brad Halfacre Hired As New Jackson, Clay Co. Veterans Service Officer
Jackson County native Brad Halfacre will serve as the new Veterans Service Officer for both Jackson and Clay Counties. Richard Accurso as well as four other local veterans on the hiring board made the decision Wednesday. Accurso said the Navy veteran showed an excitement to serve that the committee wanted. “He seemed to understand that […]
Fall Creek Falls Lodge Set To Open First Of January
The new lodge at Fall Creek Falls State Park will open January 1st. That is according to TDEC Regional Affairs Director Tara Wohlgemuth. The some $40 million structure includes 85 rooms and amenities such as a restaurant and water front view. The project first broke ground in 2019 and has faced some delays since then.
UC Regional Airport Negotiating Lease With An Operator For Two New Hangars
An operator has approached the Upper Cumberland Regional Airport about building two hangars for operations. Airport Manager Dean Selby said the project would be extensive requiring expansions of the ramp and utilities to reach the hangars. “We’re working on the lease right now,”Selby said. “I want you all to know, and then obviously, you will […]
