National Guard Restructure Bringing Cookeville New Equipment
The National Guard’s 278th Armored Calvary Regiment, which includes Cookeville, is in line for new equipment thanks to restructuring within the National Guard. Local troops will be transitioned to a mobile brigade combat team. Brigade General Steven Turner said the 278th currently has tanks and Bradley fighting vehicles, but those will soon be swapped out […]
Byrdstown Aldermen Approve Surplus Sale Of Two Trucks
Roughly $4,000 added to the Byrdstown water fund after selling two trucks marked as surplus. Mayor Sam Gibson said the Board of Aldermen approved two separate bids to exchange the water department vehicles. “The bids came in fair,” Gibson said. “They realized they were going to have to work on them for a little bit, […]
Crossville’s Eric Curlett Named Pilot Flying J 2021 Road Warrior
A Crossville man was just named the Pilot Flying J Road Warrior of 2021. Eric Curlett is a 20-year Marine veteran who has been trucking with Maverick Transportation for six years. He said that while it was surprising, the award is an honor. “A lot of times truck drivers don’t really get recognized for the […]
Supply Chain Issues Affecting Cookeville City Department Vehicle Purchase
Supply chain issues are creating difficulties for several Cookeville city departments to purchase vehicles. Cookeville Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said that his department received notice of a canceled order after the city council approved the purchase of a single-axel dump truck through Sourcewell. Woods said the discovery of a new contract available through the […]
Key To Motorcycle Safety Is Awareness and Sharing Roadway Space
The Crossville Police Department is trying to spread awareness for sharing the road during Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. Administrative Captain Brian Eckelson said the biggest challenge for riders will always be the size difference between a bike and vehicle. He said the key to safety is space for everyone when a bike is on the […]
