Planning Commission Approves 49-Home Subdivision
The Cookeville Planning Commission approved the final plat for phase two of the River Ranch subdivision Monday night. The approval cleared the way for 49 new single-family homes on Mine Lick Creek Road. Cookeville Community Development Director Jon Ward said the subject property consists of approximately 64.2 acres and is zoned for low-density residential use. […]
Sheriff Partners With Local Locksmith For Welfare Checks
The Fentress County Sheriff’s Office teaming up with a local locksmith to assist deputies with welfare checks while minimizing property damage to residences. Sheriff Hunter Fowler said the department needed a solution when residents are unable to open their doors. Fowler said the initiative aims to provide a non-destructive alternative to traditional forced entry methods […]
UC Energy Assistance Still Available; Now Digital Applications
UCHRA officials concerned that a transition to a digital application process has contributed to a decrease in enrollment for a regional energy assistance program. UCHRA Deputy Director LaNelle Godsey said the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, known as LIHEAP, underwent a significant change this year that requires residents to apply online. Godsey said the […]
Cookeville City Council Approves $244 Million Budget
The Cookeville City Council approved the final $244 million annual budget for the city’s new fiscal year. Cookeville Mayor Laurin Wheaton said the city budget serves as an outline for everything the municipal government is responsible for. Wheaton said the budget sets the blueprint and constraints of what is possible of local government. “This is […]
Overton EMS Hosts 16th Annual Celebration Saturday
Overton County EMS will host its 16th annual fireworks show at the Overton County Fairgrounds Saturday to provide a day of celebration and appreciation for the community. Overton County Fair Vice President Rithia Winningham said the long-standing tradition serves as a way for residents to connect with local EMS. “It’s just a great event,” Winningham […]
St. George Village Expansion Emphasizes Active Lifestyle
Fairfield Glade launching a new 300-home residential development called St. George Village designed to integrate an active lifestyle with a planned community environment. Fairfield Glade Homes Communications Consultant Gail Rymer said the project represents one of the first major developments located south of Peavine Road. Rymer said the expansion aims to connect residents through community […]
Cumberland EMS Worker Indicted For Six Figure Theft
A former Cumberland County emergency services employee faces multiple felony indictments after a state investigation found he falsified timesheets Tennessee Comptroller’s Office Adam Johnson accused of stealing more than $117,000 from Cumberland and Wilson counties. That includes more than $112 thousand from Cumberland County. The money came from time he did not actually work. Officials […]
Federal Investigators Analyze Warren Plane Crash Videos
Federal investigators analyzing video evidence after a deadly plane crash in a Warren County cornfield on Wednesday. The evidence shows a Cessna 177RG making contact with an object during takeoff before crashing. NTSB Aviation Accident Investigator Ryan Enders said the aircraft departed from a private airstrip located about seven miles southeast of the crash site. […]
Two Brothers Killed After Plane Strikes Tree In Warren
Two brothers from the Viola community died Wednesday afternoon after their plane struck a tree shortly after takeoff. The crash happened near Morrison Industrial Park in Warren County just before 12:30pm. Sheriffs Deputies l located the downed aircraft in a field near the industrial park. “Tragically, both occupants of the aircraft were pronounced deceased at […]
Utility Concerns Halt Cumberland County AI Data Centers
Cumberland County officials implementing a two-year moratorium on large-scale data centers to evaluate the potential strain they place on local water and electrical infrastructure. County Mayor Allen Foster said the decision stems from the significant utility requirements of these projects. Foster said the county currently faces a shortage of water and is already utilizing a […]
