Jamestown Park Adds Sensory Friendly Playground Equipment
The Jamestown Rotary Club has added sensory-friendly playground equipment to Jamestown City Park. President April Conatser said sensory parks are designed to stimulate or soothe the five senses. Conatser said the club saw a need for space in the park where anyone could play, regardless of their ability. “Every element of the area was chosen […]
6 UC Private Schools Enroll In School Choice Voucher Program
Six Upper Cumberland Schools have signed up with the state to accept the new Education Freedom Scholrships, more commonly known as vouchers. Three schools in Warren County, two in Putnam and one in Cumberland registered. Debbie Baker serves as president of Heritage Academy in Monterey. She said the school enrolled so private education could be […]
Residents Worried About Traffic, Density Smith Road Project
The Cookeville Planning Commission approved an increased density of 12 homes for property along Bill Smith Road Monday night. Residents voiced concerns including increased traffic and possible poor quality in the construction. James Loates lives about a block from the lot. He said photos presented at the meeting do not show how small it is. […]
Business Boot Camp Going Hybrid, Trend To Assist Region
The Biz Foundry converting its Start-Up Business Camp to a hybrid format. Biz Foundry Vice President Tiffany Anton said the four-week course helps entrepreneurs build a solid foundation for their business idea. Anton said the Biz Foundry covers every Upper Cumberland county, and the hybrid format is the precursor to future classes being fully online. […]
Sparta Holding Fluoride Town Hall Thursday
Residents interested in the fluoride in the water debate can voice their opinion Thursday night in Sparta. Sparta Mayor Jerry Lowery said the city has discussed removing fluoride from city water systems. State law requires residents be notified of the potential change. Lowery said the town hall will be a good chance for people to […]
Expert: Fences Increase Pool Safety, Good Locks Essential
Our first hot pool weekend of the summer in the books serves as a good reminder about the importance of a fencer around your pool. Local Fence Company Owner Jeff Worley said a good fence can help keep kids and pets inside the area while keeping unwanted guests away. Worley said city code requires pool […]
International Yoga Day Is Saturday, Isha Holding Celebration
International Yoga Day takes place Saturday and Warren County’s Isha Institute of Inner Sciences will celebrate with a series of free yoga events. Isha’s Tim Ross said yoga and meditation has been around for thousands of years. Ross said both can help people alter their inner chemistry and transform themselves. Ross said the Western Hemisphere […]
Livingston Airport Negotiating Lone Terminal Rehab Bid
The lone bid for terminal rehab at the Livingston Municipal Airport came in higher than expected. Airport Board Chairman Jason Duke said the FAA and T-DOT must review the bid to ensure the needed work can be done for a reasonable price. Duke said airport projects typically receive a 95 percent government match, most of […]
NTSB: Sparta Plane Crash Caused By Engine Malfunction
A preliminary accident report on the April plane crash that killed three people near the Upper Cumberland Regional Airport cites internal catastrophic malfunction in the engine. The plane went down April 26, just one-and-a-half nautical miles from the airport. The NTSB report released Wednesday said the pilot was cleared for approach before he cancelled his […]
Stutterers Face Challenges, Can Be Overcome With Practice
Many people deal with stuttering, but a local speech therapist said overcoming stuttering can happen with time and practice. Mallory Brock is a Speech Pathologist at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Brock said several millions of people nationwide struggle with stuttering. Brock said speech pathology is the exact cause of stuttering is unknown, but research shows […]
