Many Clay Co. Back Roads Are Impassable
Some Clay County roads have been named impassable by the Sheriff’s Department as icy conditions worsen. According to Sheriff Brandon Boone, rural back roads have severely worsened. “All the side roads and off roads are very slick and treacherous at this time,” Boone said. “The main roads are looking better now that T-DOT crews have […]
Overton Sheriff’s Dept. Asking Citizens To Stay Home
The Overton County Sheriff’s Department is asking citizens to stay home unless absolutely necessary due to the inclement weather and current road conditions. “The fewer people there are on the road at this time, the safer the community will be,” Overton County Sheriff John Garrett said. It is asked that you be prepared if you […]
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 […]
Law Enforcement Recommending Alternate Routes And Slow Driving
Staying off the roadways during icy conditions is the number recommendation law enforcement is giving. But, if you do have to drive, Cookeville Police Lieutenant Anthony Leonard said to stay off your phone and find alternate routes to avoid hills. “We need to be focused on the way that we are driving,” Leonard said. “Definitely […]
Regular Car Washes Recommended After Driving Salted Roads
A local body shop worker recommends getting the under side of your vehicle washed weekly when salt is present on roads. Bob’s Body Shop and Salvage Manager Bill Grogan said if not, rust can set in quickly. “We have a lot, especially pick up trucks that have major rust problems,” Grogan said. “And it is […]
Snow, Salt And Strategy. How Putnam Handles Road Conditions
With snow possibility on the Thursday night forecast, Putnam County road crews are prepared to keep conditions safe for drivers. With over 700 miles of road, Road Supervisor Randy Jones said covering them all is impossible. Jones said his crews prepare by strategically placing trucks in areas most affected. “We go east of Cookeville with […]
