Twin Lakes Now Offering 10 Gig High-Speed Internet
One of the fastest internet speeds available today is now an option for some in the Upper Cumberland. Twin Lakes is offering 10 Gig broadband. Manager/CEO Jonathan West said typical broadband speeds have a 25 megabit connection. 10 gig is 400 times faster. “Do I need that? How fast is that? What does that mean?” […]
Twin Lakes Applying For Grant To Expand Broadband Access In Putnam
Twin Lakes is hoping to earn grant funding from Tennessee’s Emergency Broadband fund. CEO Jonathan West said that they’re applying for a portion of the $400 million pot to expand broadband to coverage to homes in Putnam County. “There are so many things that you can only do online,” West said. “And when you don’t […]
Dale Hollow Eagle Cam Returning With New Nest And Angle
The Dale Hollow Eagle Cam has been reinstalled after being out of commission for over a year. The camera live streams the home of the eagle couple Obey and River. Dale Hollow Eagle Cam Facebook Manager Darlene Neeley said one can start viewing their nest as early as this month. “We’ve got a different view […]
Jackson Co. Exploring IT-Based Employer, At-Home Jobs
Two goals identified by Jackson County leaders in their ThreeStar grant proposal will be further explored by county leaders. The first, recruit an IT-based employer and, second, recruit a workforce who would like to work from home. Mayor Randy Heady said the county is a good fit being a gig speed county, with Twin Lakes […]
Twin Lakes Fullfills 15 Grants Around Upper Cumberland
Twin Lakes has decided to fund 15 community grants in the Upper Cumberland to try and assist with issues the pandemic has created. Marketing and Sales Manager Lea Ann Gore said the board of directors made the decision to commit more than $70,000. Gore said Twin Lakes knew the need was pressing with nearly double […]
Baxter Police Add Body Cameras To All Officers
The Baxter Police Department is able to outfit all six of its road officers with body cameras because of a grant through Twin Lakes. Chief Danny Holmes said body cameras are something he has wanted to add to the department for some time, and the $2,500 grant made it possible. Holmes said having video and […]
Fentress County Approves Land Purchase for Ag Pavilion
Fentress County Commissioners voted Monday night to purchase 15 acres of land along South York Highway for a future Fentress County Agriculture Pavilion. The 8-1 vote allows the county to go forward with the $15,000 per acre purchase. Commissioners turned down this same land at its October meeting, fearing the price was too high. But […]
Highlands Economic Partnership Connecting Employees and Employers
The Highlands Initiative is working to get businesses and unemployed workers connected to put their skills to use. Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce Communications Director Allison Boshears said publicizing the jobs available is key to getting them filled. The steps being taken to connect the employees and employers include a job portal on the Highlands […]
Volunteers Needed for Gainesboro City Park Demolition
Jackson County and Gainesboro are looking for volunteers to help clear out floors and paneling Saturday in the City Park. Jackson County Parks and Recreation Chairman Jordan Hunter said the demolition work will be inside an old building owned by Gainesboro. Hunter said the community help is needed so the area is cleaned out when […]
Step Toward Fixing Baxter Drainage System Taken
Baxter took the first step toward fixing a portion of the town’s storm drainage system. The drainage ditch through the town has been an issue for at least five years. Street and Sanitation Director Travis Clark said the worst part is between 3rd and 4th Avenue. “I applied for a community grant through Twin Lakes,” […]
