Storm Damage Repairs Force Freehill Road Closure Monday
Cookeville Public Works will close a section of Freehill Road between Fenbrook Way and Choate Cemetery Road Monday and Tuesday to repair storm damage. The department will restrict the section of road to through traffic for the duration of the project. Residents living within the boundaries of the closure will maintain access to their homes. […]
Cookeville Strengthens South Maple After Storm Washouts
Cookeville Public Works completed emergency repairs on South Maple Avenue to reinforce road shoulders after heavy weekend rainfall caused significant washouts. Public Works Director Mary Beth Elrod said the city closed the roadway to address safety concerns following five inches of rain that fell during two short, high-velocity storms. This came after the road closed […]
Edgar Evins Park Closed, Power Work And Cleanup Continues
Edgar Evins State Park remains closed after Friday’s storm trapped dozens of visitors Friday as falling trees and downed power lines blocked roads. Park Manager Brad Halfacre said approximately 50 to 60 people were stuck in their vehicles across at least four sections of the park. Halfacre said power lines became intertwined with fallen trees. […]
Wind Damage Possible Sunday As Trees Weather Winter
High winds forecasted across the Upper Cumberland Sunday, that could mean some tree issues when you combine the arrival of spring foliage and lingering winter storm damage. Local tree service owner Mason Harville inspects residential properties to identify structural weaknesses caused by storms. He said winter weather events place heavy stress loads on branches, often […]
Putnam Tree Service Owner Said Plan Ahead To Protect Your Trees From Storms
If you want to protect your trees from storms like we had this month, you have to plan. Putnam County Tree Service owner Greg Allen said thinning out the inside of a tree makes it easier for the wind to pass through rather than knocking the tree over. He said the best time for trimming […]
