Youth Deer Hunt Jumpstarts Winter Deer Season Saturday
The Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency kicks off its Young Sportsman’s Deer Hunt Saturday, giving kids an opportunity to get a head start on deer season. The statewide event allows kids aged 6-16 to harvest one antlered deer or two does per day with rifles, muzzleloaders, or archery equipment. All youth hunters are required to be […]
Gas Prices Fluctuating
Gas prices are at an average of $3.46 a gallon in Tennessee right now, 36 cents higher than a month ago. AAA Spokesperson Megan Cooper said there are points in the year when gas prices often routinely spike, with summer being one of those times. However, she said the current spike is larger than most, […]
TTU’s Dean Tom Payne: Positive News From Recent Fed Decisions
The Federal Reserve decided to pause interest rate hikes Wednesday, the first time it has done so over the last ten times it has met. Tennessee Tech College of Business Dean Tom Payne said that indicates the Fed’s desire to prevent accidentally overtightening. He said as the nation approaches a year under historic inflation conditions, […]
Sparta Officials Working Through Timing Issues With Siren-Activated Traffic Lights
Sparta officials working through hiccups with the city’s new siren-activated traffic lights. Programmer Tommy Johnson said the system will hold the emergency vehicle’s lane to green, so drivers have time and room to yield. Johnson said at the same time, opposing lanes will lock to a red light. However, there have been some issues with […]
UC Leaders Return From Tennessee County Services Association Conference
Several Upper Cumberland leaders are back from Gatlinburg with more knowledge on the state’s new Highway Department funding plan. Jackson County Mayor Randy Heady said this year’s Tennessee County Services Association conference highlighted how to apply the money to local projects. He said Jackson County is set to receive some $2 million in state aid […]
Tennessee Highway Safety Office Joins UC Law Enforcement Leaders To Address Increase In Fatal Crashes
Fatal car crashes have nearly doubled across the Upper Cumberland to start the year. Tennessee Law Enforcement agencies gathered together Friday morning at the Cookeville Police Department to discuss the recent rise. According to data from the Tennessee Highway Patrol, 21 people have lost their lives this year. Tennessee Highway Safety Office Director Buddy Lewis […]
Two New Buc-ee’s Locations Coming To Tennessee
Crossville will no longer be the only Buc-ee’s located within the state. One being built in Sevierville and now two new locations have been announced for Murfreesboro and Clarksville. Initial reports say the travel centers should open in 2023 or 2024. Buc-ee’s opened its first travel center in Lake Jackson, Texas, in 1982. Since then, […]
State Laws Ensure Your Vote Will be Secure In November
Putnam County Election Administrator Michelle Honeycutt said the local election office often hears concerns about voting integrity, but voters should feel confident when casting their ballot. Tennessee has been ranked by the Heritage Foundation as the most secure elections in the country. Honeycutt said ever since the November 2020 presidential election, the office regularly receives […]
Putnam Wins Champion Of Champions At Tennessee Fair Association
The Tennessee Fair Association has named the Putnam County Fair the 2022 “Champion of Champions.” Fair Board President John Allen said that the title was some eight years in the making. He said that creating the fair of his memories was some of the hardest work he’s ever done. “The one where you walked into […]
Tech President Oldham Asks Cookeville For Partnership On Stadium
Tennessee Tech President Phil Oldham asked the Cookeville City Council to consider helping with renovations to Tucker Stadium. Oldham met with council members Tuesday during a work session to talk about stadium plans and entranceway plans for along Willow Avenue. Oldham said that the two projects are made-to-order as something substantial and worth a partnership. […]
