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Farley: Empower Upper Cumberland To Roll Out Next Year

UCHRA Executive Director Mark Farley said he is confident that the newly funded “Empower Upper Cumberland” initiative will be successful. The Human Resource Agency was awarded $25 million in federal funding Thursday to implement a three-year pilot to reduce poverty. Farley said the relationship-based model has worked in multiple other states. “So while we are nervous and we understand there ... Read More »

Putnam Election Commission Takes First Step To Make Voting Numbers Official

The Putnam County Election Commission took the first step in authenticating voting results Thursday. Election Administrator Michelle Honeycutt said voting totals recorded on tally tapes were reviewed by members. Honeycutt said the data from the precincts were compared to the printed results at the election office. Honeycutt said everything balanced out. Honeycutt said the final voting numbers are set to ... Read More »

UCHRA Awarded $25 Million For “Empower Upper Cumberland” Initiative

A new process to alleviate poverty in the Upper Cumberland began Thursday. The State Department of Human Services officially announced UCHRA as a $25 million grant recipient to implement a three-year pilot called “Empower Upper Cumberland.” Governor Bill Lee called the collaborative partnership a new and innovative way to bridge the gap for families. “The government can not solve the ... Read More »

UCHRA/UCDD Pilot Program To Receive State Funding

The Upper Cumberland will be announced as a pilot grant winner by the state Thursday that changes how help is delivered to those in need. A press conference has been called for at the state capitol at 10:45 a.m. Governor Bill Lee will announce that UCDD/UCHRA will be one of seven entities that receive up to $25 million of funding ... Read More »

Poke Sallet Festival Returns To Gainesboro

One of the biggest events in Gainesboro comes back Thursday after a two-year hiatus. The 44th annual Poke Sallet Festival organized by the American Legion Post 129 returns. Commander Dale Smith said the three-day festival at town square will have live music, vendors and a few famous competitions. “We start preparing late on Wednesday afternoon marking and closing off the ... Read More »

Sparta Mayor Proposes Landscaping Project To Complement Off-Ramps

Sparta Mayor Jeff Young has proposed a some $30,000 landscaping project for the off-ramps in the city. Young said he wants to focus on the intersections of Highway 70 and 111 as well as Spring Street and 111. “Some of those areas that we’re talking about are areas we are trying to fix up and make more inviting to the ... Read More »

Community Celebrates National Day Of Prayer Thursday At Putnam Courthouse

Thursday is the 71st annual National Day of Prayer. Over 60,000 events with more than 3 million people participating will take place across the country. Putnam County Coordinator Marcia Mullins said the Upper Cumberland region can participate by attending a prayer service at the county courthouse. “It is a time for everyone just to be together, to fellowship and pray ... Read More »

Overton County Fairgrounds Hosting Community Yard Sale

Turn your clutter into cash this Saturday at the Overton County Fairgrounds. The Overton County Fair Association is hosting a community yard sale. Fair Associate Lacey Pennington said all are welcome to sell items and do some shopping at the same time. “So many places charge a big rent for yard sales, and if you’re like myself and live out ... Read More »

Crossville Council Hears Update On Meadow Park Lake Project

A project that would create a long-term solution for potable water in Cumberland County is entering its second phase. The Crossville City Council received a progress report from the consulting firm leading the work Tuesday night. The project would raise the Meadow Creek Park Dam in Crossville by 20 feet. Consultant Kevin Young said 360 acres of extra water storage ... Read More »