Warren Archaeological Park Opening Still Years Away
A new state park in Warren County faces several years of work before it officially opens the public. Tennessee State Parks Director Chris Padgett said the 530-acres for Cardwell Mountain State Archaeological Park was purchased back in 2020. While plans to open the park are moving forward, Padgett said there is still significant work to […]
Warren High Soon Installing New Gymnasium Bleachers
Warren County High School will soon see a major facility upgrade with the replacement of the bleachers in the school’s gymnasium. The School Board approved the estimated $597,000 upgrade. Warren County Schools Communications Coordinator Sarah Cantrell said the bleachers are over 30 years old, and the project was long overdue. “There has just been lots […]
Plans On Hold To Convert Three-Star Mall Into Expo Center
Warren County’s efforts to convert a section of the Three-Star Mall into an Agriculture Expo Center have been shelved for now. Warren County Executive Terry Bell said the county will need to receive state funding for the project. Bell said the county is not in a position to take on the estimated $35 million to […]
State Grants Reflect Tree Nursery Importance In Warren
With the state awarding seven Agricultural Enterprise Fund grants to tree nurseries in Warren County, a local nursery expert said the grants reflect the importance of the tree nursery industry to the county. Botanico Inc. President Jon Flanders said Warren County is the top county in the state for tree nursery production. Flanders said the […]
Warren Animal Shelter Completion Delayed, 6K Foot Expansion
Completion of the new Warren County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center expected to be delayed until next summer. Warren County Executive Terry Bell said progress has been slow over the past several months. Bell said the county is trying to keep the project under $400,000 by acting as its own general contractor. However, Bell said […]
Colvard Appointed As DA For Van Buren, Warren Counties
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has appointed Matt Colvard as the new 31st District Attorney, serving Van Buren and Warren Counties. Colvard has served as the interim district attorney since late October, following the resignation of former District Attorney Chris Stanford. Colvard was born and raised in the area and has spent 15 years as an […]
Former 31st District Attorney Next Court Appearance 2027
Former 31st Judicial District Attorney Chris Stanford did not appear in court Monday on reckless endangerment charges. Stanford had a scheduled court appearance on Monday, which would have been the plea deadline. Stanford did not appear as part of an agreement, according to DeKalb County Circuit Court Clerk Susan Martin. The full details of the […]
Warren Middle College Deadline This Week; Proving Successful
After launching the Middle College Program several years ago through a partnership with Motlow State, Warren County School officials said the program has been a big success. The program allows qualified juniors to work toward an associate’s degree during high school. Warren County Schools Communications Coordinator Sarah Cantrell said a big reason for the program’s […]
31st Judicial District Attorney Resigns After Indictment
31st Judicial District Attorney Christopher Stanford has resigned after being indicted and charged with the offense of Reckless Endangerment. Stanford was indicted in December of 2024 by the DeKalb County Grand Jury for a shots-fired incident that happened in Smithville last November. As part of the resolution to the case, Stanford submitted his resignation letter […]
McMinnville Hosting Tree City Marching Festival Saturday
High school marching bands across the Upper Cumberland will travel to McMinnville Saturday to participate in the annual Tree City Marching Festival. Warren County High School Band Director Duane Farnham said the marching band competition was created ten years ago. Farnham said he started the event so local marching bands would not have to travel […]
