Mechanic: Wash Road Salt, Sand Off Cars Immediately
A local mechanic warns drivers to wash their vehicles very quickly this week to prevent road salt from causing structural damage. Stacy Burton said road salt can rapidly deteriorate a car’s undercarriage if left in place. He noted that while local vehicles usually fare better than those from the north, the corrosive material still poses […]
Clay Mayor: “Worst Over” As Power, Water Issues Stabilize
Clay County officials believe the worst of the recent winter storm is over as utility crews finish repairing main power lines and water tanks return to near capacity. Clay County Mayor Dale Reagan expressed gratitude for the outside assistance provided to the county to get past the winter weather. Reagan said Tri County Electric reported […]
Winter Weather, Cold Stretches Driving Potholes Across UC
Potholes are popping up across the Upper Cumberland, something we think of mainly after snow or ice. Putnam Road Supervisor Randy Jones said freezing temperatures, rain, and repeated thawing cycles all play a major role in damaging pavement. “The rain, the freezing and thawing, the water gets down in the pores of the asphalt and […]
Changes From Last December Helped Weather Power Demand
TVA weathered an all-time high in peak power demand during this week’s winter storm thanks to a year of preparations and changes. Cookeville Energy Department Director Carl Haney said both TVA and Cookeville Energy were prepared for the 34,000 megawatt demand number. He said Cookeville avoided major outages and rolling blackouts, even with higher demand […]
Former Overton Agent Suggests Snow Cream As Treat
The snowfall to begin the week gives families the chance to enjoy a rare southern treat: snow cream. Former Overton UT Extension Agent Robbie Melton said the only ingredients are eight to ten cups of fresh snow, a cup of milk, half a cup of sugar, and two teaspoons of vanilla all mixed together. She […]
Putnam Fire Department Fought Pair Of Fires Through Winter Storm
Two homes lost to fire during the early stages of Sunday’s snow. Putnam County Fire Chief Jeff Hicks said fighting multiple fires at once is difficult, and winter weather only adds to the challenge. Hicks said travel from a fire on Cates Road in Monterey to one on Chaffin Road in Baxter was delayed significantly […]
Fire Chief: Leave Early, Pack Necessities If You Have To Go Out
Lack of caution and a failure to pay close attention to surroundings are frequent causes of trouble in snowy conditions. Livingston Fire Chief Rocky Dial said people should plan leave early if they absolutely must go somewhere over the next few days. Dial said driving too fast because of a time-crunch often leads to sliding […]
Clay Road Department Preparing For Weekend’s Weather
Local Highway Departments are making preparations for this weekend’s winter weather. Clay Highway Superintendent Jason Browning said that the forecasted rain Saturday night could pose some issues. He said that the state will salt roads prior to Sunday’s snow, but the rain could wash it all away. “We just treat it as it comes,” Browning […]
Tech Will Remain Closed Friday
Tennessee Tech will not open its campus on Friday. President Phil Oldham said on his Twitter account that despite the Winter weather warning being lifted, heavy snow has led to the closure. Oldham said due to snow and safety issues, classes are canceled and offices will remain closed. Tech was not able to open at […]
UC Will See Variety Of Winter Weather
A mix of winter weather looks likely over the next 24 hours, but the Upper Cumberland will likely not see the worst of the weather across the state. In a rare winter occurrence, the worst of the winter weather will likely be over west Tennessee and northwestern sections of middle Tennessee. Meteorologist Rob Carolan said […]
