Cookeville Alcohol Committee Nearing Ordinance
With a few tweaks, a Cookeville committee will present its ordinance on alcohol consumption in city streets to the city council for a first reading. Committee Member and Seven Senses Food and Cheer Owner Jay Albrecht said a public hearing Monday night brought the committee valuable feedback. He said many residents feel events with alcohol […]
Money Biggest Worry For Future Of White Co Shelter
A local volunteer said he does not believe a non-profit could financially take on the challenge of running the White County Animal Shelter. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson floated the idea of a long-term plan to put the shelter’s operations into the hands of a non-profit. Robinson said the group could better oversee the day-to-day […]
Guard Ensures All Vets Receive Proper Honors
As we celebrate Memorial Day, The Veterans Honor Guard works daily to ensure that all veterans get the respect they deserve across the Upper Cumberland. Commander Jim McAfee said the Honor Guard is a non-profit organization comprised of veterans from all branches of the military that provides military honors for deceased veterans. McAfee said being […]
Warren Preparing Next Generation Of Community Leaders
The Warren County Youth Leadership program is cultivating the next generation of leaders by teaching life skills, entrepreneurship, and teamwork. Chamber of Commerce Social Media Manager Lakelinn Simmons said this year’s group includes 11 high school juniors. She said when students reach their junior year, they begin to make connections about what leadership means in […]
VEC Increasing Customer Charges Beginning April 1
Volunteer Energy Cooperative will raise its rates for the first time since 2005 as the company works to combat the rising prices of maintenance and materials. VEC Crossville and Monterey Service Area Manager Kevin Hembree said the residential customer flat rate charge will increase by $5.25, taking the price from $11.77 to $17. That rate […]
New DeKalb Shelter Open With Space For People Who Need Warmth
A new homeless shelter in DeKalb County has opened earlier than expected, with plenty of space left for people trying to stay out of the elements. The non-profit organization Live and Let Live started the shelter, opened ahead of schedule on Sunday. Vice President Lillie Johnson said there are over sixty homeless people in the […]
Upper Cumberland Diversity Advocates Want to Celebrate Differences
A group of Upper Cumberland neighbors has incorporated an organization dedicated to educating the community about inclusion, and celebrating each other’s differences. The Upper Cumberland Diversity Advocates is a non-partisan non-profit that discusses issues surrounding diversity, poverty, and religion. Co-Chair Wilson Jackson said the goal is to bring communities together in celebration of their differences. […]
