Crossville City Administrator Greg Wood is working with a local downtown group to renovate the city’s depot. Downtown Crossville Inc. has donated $10,000 to the project to go along with $30,000 budgeted by the city. Wood said the groups wants a pressure treated deck and new barn doors. “Just make it at least a three-season venue out there so that ... Read More »

After four-weeks of searching and pursuing leads, Overton County K-9 Unit Bella has yet to be found. The dog escaped from her handler’s property last month. Sheriff John Garrett said the department has extensively searched the area by foot, drone and with infrared cameras. “A multitude of sightings that have been reported we have followed up on those and what ... Read More »

Nearly 100 new affordable housing units in Cookeville celebrated by Highlands Residential Services Tuesday. The housing authority held a ribbon cutting for its newest development Oak Tree Towers and broke ground on its next phase Hickory Valley. Executive Director Dow Harris said the developments bring a new image to affordable housing. “We celebrate the completion of phase two and phase ... Read More »

The Monterey Police Department seeking public assistance after a suspect escaped during a vehicle pursuit Tuesday morning. Police Chief Bill Randolph said Austin Hofmeister allegedly stole a Coca-Cola tractor trailer in Crossville. Hofmeister entered the town limits via Highway 62 from Clarkrange. “So one of our officers got behind it, and we had another officer waiting,” Randolph said. “When it ... Read More »

Byrdstown Mayor Sam Gibson said he wants to further discuss who will administer the Pickett County’s state ARP funding. Gibson said he heard that the Pickett County Commission will contract with UCDD to oversee administration. Gibson said the three percent rate of the $2.7 million water project causes concern. “They already made a motion and approved for the town of ... Read More »

The Pickett County Board of Education will send a proposed budget to the county commission to consider that includes raises for employees. Director of Schools Diane Elder said the next fiscal year budget includes a $2,000 raise for teachers and a three percent raise for non-licensed staff. “We feel like the teachers that have stuck with us deserve as much ... Read More »

District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway is investigating if allegations made against Overton County Clerk Victoria Looper are criminal. The State Comptroller’s Office released an investigation on Looper in April finding that she altered vehicle titles for personal loans. Dunaway said the findings are currently under review. “That’s the thought process and the evaluation that we’re going through right now,”  Dunaway ... Read More »

The first ever National Fentanyl Awareness Day happens Tuesday. Regional Overdose Prevention Specialist Suzanne Angel said the goal is to educate the public about the fentanyl public health crisis. “We’re really seeing tragedy to be honest,” Angel said. “I’ve never personally seen more people overdose and survive and overdose and not survive. Those fatalities really break my heart, and it’s ... Read More »

The Upper Cumberland Foster Closet is hosting its 2nd annual Chips for Charity fundraiser this Saturday. The volunteer based non-profit provides clothing, hygiene items and more for children and families in foster care. Assistant Director Autumn Weitzel said the casino night will raise money for these efforts. ‘We have lots of casino tables there,” Weitzel said. “We have food trucks ... Read More »

The Overton County School System has been awarded a $30,000 grant to implement a readiness program for incoming kindergartners. Curriculum Supervisor Melissa Savage said the two-week initiative is called “Kinderboost.” “They’ll have opening song activities, things like calendar and morning circle time,” Savage said. “There will be various learning activities such as story time with extension activities from the story, ... Read More »