Winell Lee Ribbon Cutting Celebrates Six Generations
A six-generation Upper Cumberland firm celebrated the ribbon-cutting of its new facility in the Baxter community Wednesday. Winell Lee began operations in Putnam County during the 1930s and today, creates custom-crafted mouldings, flooring, and staircases. Jeanie Lee said the event marks a significant milestone for the business. “It’s just, it’s just amazing to me what […]
Cumberland County Archives New Facility Opens Friday
The two-year renovation process complete at the Cumberland County Archives and Family Heritage Center with an official opening Friday. Assistant Archivist Lori Bowers said the water leaks, mold, and extensive damage to the old building made it difficult to protect the archived documents. Bowers said she hopes the new archive center lives up to the […]
Clarkrange Cuts Ribbon On New Registration Kiosk
Clarkrange has a new vehicle registration kiosk allowing locals to renew their registration without having to drive across the county. Fentress County Clerk Amanda Hicks said the kiosk allows citizens to scan their current registration or renewal postcard and pay to renew their vehicle’s registration. Hicks said she hopes the kiosk will save time and […]
Jamestown Celebrating Mark Twain Park Renovations
Jamestown’s Mark Twain Park will celebrate renovations during a ground breaking Tuesday. Longtime Volunteer Crystal Thompkins said they added a new statue to the park of a metal flower with a bookworm reading “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” in honor of Mark Twain. Thompkins said she hopes the beatification effort will help people to better appreciate […]
Byrdstown To Celebrate Opening Of Historic Gulf Gas Station
Byrdstown has completed a project to restore a historic Gulf Gas Station into a museum. Mayor Sam Gibson said the building has been named the “Byrdstown Historic Gulf and Pavilion.” Gibson said the town will celebrate the grand opening on June 3rd. “It’s a thing for tourism,” Gibson said. “It’s a perfect, beautiful place for […]
Cookeville Celebrates Opening Of New Cookeville Police Headquarters
Cookeville’s new Police Department Headquarters officially opened Monday. The community celebrated a ribbon cutting on the corner of Neal Street and Old Walton Road. Mayor Ricky Shelton said the city now has a gold standard headquarters that should last for many years to come. “This is a great day,” Shelton said. “For over 60 years, […]
HRS Celebrates Housing Development Ribbon Cutting And Ground Breaking
Nearly 100 new affordable housing units in Cookeville celebrated by Highlands Residential Services Tuesday. The housing authority held a ribbon cutting for its newest development Oak Tree Towers and broke ground on its next phase Hickory Valley. Executive Director Dow Harris said the developments bring a new image to affordable housing. “We celebrate the completion […]
TCAT Livingston Cuts Ribbon To New Automotive And Transportation Facility
Livingston leaders, state officials and students and staff of TCAT Livingston celebrated the grand opening of its new automotive and transportation building. Operations and Facilities Vice President Jeffrey Slagle said the new automotive tech and distribution logistics facility will train students to enter the workforce for many years. “Today is a great day for our […]
New Lodge At Fall Creek Falls State Park Officially Opens
The new Lodge at Fall Creek Falls State Park officially opened Tuesday. Governor Bill Lee calls the $40.4 million building an investment in the state to further grow the state park system. “Thirty-five million people visit our state parks,” Lee said. “$1.8 billion in economic input into our state as a result of people coming […]
McMinnville’s Milner Recreation Center Open For Use
McMinnville’s Milner Recreation Center officially opens Monday. Parks and Recreation Director Scott McCord said the Garfield Street location meets expectations and is ready for the community to visit. “Everybody has got their offices. All the rooms are setup,” McCord said. “Tennis court is setup, basketball and got the scoreboards put up. All the fitness equipment […]
