Putnam Rescuers Help Lift Semi After Highway Chase
Putnam County emergency officials involved in a rescue just over the Smith County line Friday morning following a high-speed police pursuit on Interstate 40 Friday morning. Smith County Rescue Squad officials said the driver of a Chevrolet Silverado was being pursued by law enforcement when the vehicle struck the rear of a flatbed semi-trailer. The […]
Cordell Hull Lake Unveils Storybook Trails And Dock
Cordell Hull Lake is expanding its recreational and educational offerings with the opening of three new storybook trails and a new courtesy dock at Veterans Park. Cordell Hull Lake Representative Kenny Claywell said the storybook trail project was completed through a partnership involving the Friends of Cordell Hull Lake, the Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation and […]
Gordonsville Zinc Mine Understood By Locals, New Job Source
The recent announcement of new jobs around Gordonsville’s Zinc Mine a reminder of the natural wonder located in the Upper Cumberland. Korea Zinc will invest $6 billion, creating some 740 jobs in the area in two sites, including Gordonsville. Smith County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Bill Woodard said the company will smelt down Gordonsville […]
Rose Names Tech Graduate Grider Chief Of Staff Friday
Congressman John Rose promoted Smith County Native Leah Grider to Chief of Staff. Grider’s new role will consist of overseeing all operations of Congressman Rose’s Washington D.C., Cookeville, and Gallatin Offices. Grider will also serve as a senior advisor for policy and ensure effective outreach to the 19 counties that Rose represents in Congress. “Leah […]
Multiple Citizens Join New Leadership Program
The state’s Cattlemen’s Association and the Beef Industry Council have started a new leadership program encouraging younger professionals to participate in the beef industry.
Aircraft Emergency Lands In Jackson Hay Field
A single-engine airplane made an emergency landing in a hay field on the Jackson County/Smith County line, just off Salt Lick Creek Road Tuesday morning. Jackson County EMA Public Information Officer Derek Woolbright said the Memphis FAA Control Tower contacted Jackson County 9-1-1 around 9:00am. He said units were asked to have the Jackson County […]
UCHRA Selects New Community Intervention Director
UCHRA has selected Melissa Hoisington as its new Community Intervention Department Director. Hoisington will head a department that operates Day Reporting Centers designed to rehabilitate justice-involved individuals. Cheryl Cox is retiring after 35 years with the agency. “Two years ago, they redid the grant and we are now, we are still supervision, but we are […]
Dekalb, Smith Route 141 Set For Extended Closure
State Route 141 in DeKalb and Smith Counties will be closed for an extended period after heavy rains last week caused a road slide. T-DOT Community Relations Officer Rae Anne Bradley said some 100 feet of road was damaged last Thursday and the road was completely closed on Friday. She said an inner retaining wall […]
Roads Slick, Snow Covered; Officials Urge People To Stay Off Roads
Roads across the Upper Cumberland reported snow covered and slick Monday morning. Most areas received three to four inches of snow from Sunday evening through early Monday morning. After a break, radar shows snowfall filling back in across the region. Emergency management officials urged residents to stay off the road. Fentress County officials reported the […]
Strong Winds, Downed Trees, Power Outages Across Upper Cumberland
Strong winds from Monday night’s storms left trees down and power out in several communities across the Upper Cumberland. A survey of Emergency Service officials noted a tree down on a house on 20th Street in Cookeville. Putnam County residents also experienced power outages from Volunteer Energy, UCEMC, and Cookeville Electric. Overton County Schools are […]
