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Spencer American Legion Commander Spearheads Houses For Homeless Vets

The Commander of Spencer’s American Legion Post leading the construction of four buildings to house homeless veterans. Hansel Moore said the exterior of the buildings are complete and the work is moving into the interior. He said he is seeking volunteers to help him with electricity, plumbing, drywall and painting. Moore said there are homeless veterans in every community that ... Read More »

Cookeville Rescue Mission Preparing To Hire New Director After Bailey Resigns

The Cookeville Rescue Mission is in the early stage of hiring a new director, after Bruce Bailey stepped down last Wednesday. Board Chair Bubba Winningham said the board plans on posting the job and taking candidates into consideration starting December 18. Winningham said they want their next hire to be able to reach out and get the community involved with ... Read More »

Byrdstown Begins Training With New Radio Control Water Meters

Training beginning with Byrdstown officials this week on the new remote water meter reading system. Mayor Sam Gibson said a representative from the company supplying the meters flew out from Texas to train city staff on how to use them. Gibson said they will be able to scan the new water meters with a computer from the inside of a ... Read More »

Cookeville Hickory Center Medical Facility Ribbon Cutting Thursday

The Hickory Center, a new medical facility in Cookeville, set for a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday. The North Hickory Avenue facility will house Fresenius Dialysis, Cumberland Kidney Specialists and Primary Care and Diabetes Center. Physician Anju Mendiratta said the center will serve a great community need with the focus on diabetes and kidney care. “You can call it an unfortunate ... Read More »

Cumberland’s Foster Told Bill Lee Keep Counties In Mind With New Budget

Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster asked Governor Bill Lee to keep the county in mind as he moves toward finalizing his budget for the new fiscal year. Foster was the lone Upper Cumberland representative among the four county mayors who attended the meeting last week. Foster said budgets are tight right now at the county level. He said that as ... Read More »

Cummins Falls Hosts First-Ever Geminids Meteor Shower Event

Cummins Falls State Park is hosting a new nighttime campfire event on Wednesday to celebrate the annual Geminid Meteor Shower. Park Ranger Jordan Fraley said the event will include hot dogs, s’mores, and a fifteen minute long presentation about the meteor shower. Fraley said the community’s response to the event has been much greater than he expected. “I think that’s ... Read More »

Byrdstown Approves Donation To Support 911 Program, New Features

Byrdstown Aldermen approved a $5,000 contribution to the county’s 911 agency, a contribution that will continue going forward to help the system grow. Overton-Pickett Emergency Communications Director Chris Masiongale said they have implemented a number of new features that will benefit the city such as the ability to text or video call 911 for special emergencies. Masiongale said the majority ... Read More »

Pickett County Director Of Schools Gets Two Year Contract Extension

The Pickett County School Board approved a two-year contract extension for Director of Schools Diane Elder Monday night. Elder has been in the Pickett County School system for 45 years. The extension will be a renewal of Elder’s current contract with no change in salary. “Pickett County’s got to be the best county in the state of Tennessee to work ... Read More »

New Monterey Citizen’s Local Landmark Paintings Now A Calendar

A new Monterey citizen was so inspired by local landmarks that she painted them and now, those pieces are part of a calendar. Gayle Latuszek moved to Monterey in July. She said one day she was exploring the town and taking pictures and meeting her new neighbors. She was inspired by the people she spoke with to paint important spots ... Read More »