Love’s Truck Stop To Make Major Expansion In Baxter
The Baxter City Council heard updates Thursday night on a major expansion planned for the Love’s Truck Stop, just off Interstate 40. Building and Codes Inspector Bob Lane said the significant remodel that will update both the interior and exterior of the travel stop. The project also includes a modest building addition. “They’re gonna do a […]
New State Domestic Violence Registry Starts Thursday
A new state law will take effect Thursday, creating a domestic violence registry to keep track of repeat offenders statewide. Local Lawyer Dana Looper said Savanna’s Law identifies domestic violence as a pattern of behavior, not isolated incidents. Looper said the registry will include the offender’s name, photo, date of birth, and county of conviction. […]
Free First Day Hikes Chance To See State Parks, Offerings
A chance to spend the first day of 2026 outdoors through the annual First Day Hikes Thursday in state parks across the state. Pickett State Park Ranger Ashlyn Liner said the hikes will show all the parks have to offer. Liner said all state parks will participate in the program, over 60 parks. Liner said […]
Baxter Settles Double Springs Lawsuit, Moves Forward
Baxter ending a lengthy legal dispute with Double Springs Utility District. Mayor Danny Homes said Double Springs Utility filed a lawsuit against the city about two years ago, while the city made an official claim against the utility district. Holmes said the dispute began when Double Springs Utility installed a pressure reducing valve on the […]
Cookeville City Council Approves Increase In Water Tap Fees
Cookeville City Council voted to approve an increase in water connection fees at the Thursday meeting. Director of Water Quality Control Barry Turner said the costs were last increased in 2013. Turner said the increase will allow the Water and Sewer Department to recoup their costs for setting the taps. The previous fees only covered […]
