Seven Rescued As Floods Damage Pickett County Roads
Pickett County emergency crews rescued seven people and three dogs from rising floodwaters as heavy weekend rains damaged bridges and forced several road closures across the county. EMS and EMA Director Garry Garrett said the most significant impacts occurred near Highway 127, Moodyville, and Caney Creek. Garrett said the flooding was localized to low-lying areas […]
Flash Flooding Leave Fentress And Pickett Roads Impassable
Flash flood warnings posted Sunday morning in Pickett and northern Fentress Counties as more heavy rain moves through the area. The Weather Service said radar estimates peg rainfall in the area at two to three inches over the last several hours. An additional one to two inches are possible. Rain continues to move southeast from […]
Shoulder Stabilization Work Continues South Maple Closure
Cookeville motorists will face another few days of South Maple Avenue next week as crews perform road maintenance. Cookeville Public Works Department announced Friday the road will remain close between England Drive and Highway 111. Public Works Department is conducting shoulder upgrades and stabilization along the roadway. Officials said said residents must follow posted detour […]
Resurfacing And Closures On I-40 Through Cookeville Beginning Sunday
Resurfacing will begin this week on I-40 through Cookeville. Paving from mile marker 281 to 287 beginning Sunday. The work will require temporary lane closures from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Sunday through Thursday. Motorists are advised to be prepared and alert for slower traffic and personnel entering and exiting the work area.
Overnight Flooding Across UC
Areas across the Upper Cumberland experienced different levels of flooding overnight Saturday. Luckily, Upper Cumberland EMA Directors are reporting that flood waters are beginning to recede. However, they are warning residents to stay cautious as receding waters can cause further flooding in creek areas. Overton County EMA Director Chris Masiongale said there are still a […]
Fuel Tanker Accident Causes Extended Livingston Road Closure
A single vehicle accident in Livingston has caused extended road closures at the intersection of Monterey Highway and Highway 111. Police Chief Greg Etheredge said a tanker truck carrying fuel ran off the Monterey Highway exit ramp and rolled over into the ditch line early Thursday morning. “We’re having a little fuel leakage from it,” […]
SR-85 Road Closures In Overton
Contractors are conducting emergency slide repairs to State Route 85 in Fentress and Overton Counties resulting in some road closures. The Overton side of the road will be closed from mile marker 17 to 22. A detour route remains in place for Overton SR-85 and motorists are encouraged to continue using the detour route until […]
