Director Concerned About Learning Impacts Of Closings
With many Upper Cumberland school systems closed for a sixth straight day, Overton County Director Of Schools Kim Dillon said there is concern about instructional time to begin the semester. Dillon said the system was trying to make efforts to have as much instructional time as possible before the winter storm hit the region. Dillon […]
Ridgeline Expansion Project Targeting Next Fall For Completion
An estimated 122-mile-long natural gas pipeline expansion project that runs through the Upper Cumberland is on pace to be completed next fall. The Ridgeline Expansion project will run an extension 30-inch pipeline to an existing pipeline to connect Trousdale County to the TVA station in Roane County. Enbridge Project Manager of Stakeholder Engagement Art Haskins […]
New Year New You, Choose New Year Resolutions Wisely
New Year’s resolutions can be either a fresh start or a yearly obligation, and a local nurse practitioner reminds everyone to set their goals wisely. Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Melynie Cagle said humans crave a new beginning, as the New Year offers an opportunity for that fresh start. Cagle said when setting goals, make sure to […]
A Sneak Peak Into Upper Cumberland Election Year 2026
Primary Elections will be held in 2026 here in the Upper Cumberland, and local election commissions are trying to help the communities prepare for the election. Putnam County Administrator of Elections Jennifer Murphy said this election comes every four years, so this is a big time to vote for the county. Murphy said the county […]
New Second Harvest UC Food Distribution Going Smoothly
Second Harvest says food distributions in the Upper Cumberland have gone smoothly since taking over the food distribution services a month ago. Second Harvest Marketing and Communications Manager Marvin Figgins said Second Harvest has had 31 tractor-trailers from the USDA this past month, which has been huge in serving the Upper Cumberland Region. Figgins said […]
New Lineup For Region’s Information Leader
The Upper Cumberland’s premiere information and talk station will launch an even stronger lineup Monday. After its competitor waved the white flag and left the format, News Talk 94.1/AM 1600 will add several new programs to strengthen its position, Where The Upper Cumberland Talks. Sean Hannity joins the News Talk 94.1 lineup afternoons from 2pm-5pm. […]
