Clay County starting the process on its spending plan on some $1.4 million of American Rescue Plan money. County Executive Dale Reagan created a suggested list that he has shared with the county commission. Reagan said he has included expenditures for emergency services, solid waste and parks. “Just about everything I mentioned there is somethings that we absolutely need,” Reagan ... Read More »

Sparta wants to continue sewer rehabilitation with this year’s CDBG application. City Administrator Brad Hennessee said Bockman Way has been identified as a high priority area. “We’re hoping to get the sewer camera immediately, and our plans are to start in that area and work our way to the plant from there,” Hennessee said. “We’ll have a better feel for ... Read More »

The Overton County School System implementing virtual reality technology for students to explore career options. CTE Director Teresa Johnson said the idea came from the Upper Cumberland Workforce Development. Johnson said the system partnered with the organization to get five VR headsets. “When a student puts these headsets on, they can perform various tasks including culinary arts to changing oil ... Read More »

A Cookeville Daycare Center temporarily closed this week due to noncompliance with licensing rules. According to the State Department of Human Services, Bright Ideas Enrichment Center had inadequate classroom ratios, supervision and safety issues noted within the facility. A state Child Care licensing team has issued a closure safety plan to the daycare. “The Department is engaged in an ongoing ... Read More »

The Monterey Finance Committee proposing employee raises that would add $300,000 to the town’s payroll. Committee members Thursday continued work on its next fiscal year budget. Committee Chair Nathan Walker said the town needs to retain the workers it currently has. “So we are in one of those situations to where we normally just do three percent four percent, which ... Read More »

Crossville’s Peaks of Hope hosting a livestream event this Saturday on how to handle and evolve your blended family. The seminar is designed for non-traditional families like stepfamily couples, single parents, dating couples with children and all of those who care about blended families. Executive Director Scott Allen said the livestream will be held by a Texas-based group that helps ... Read More »

A core drilling study for Overton County’s expansion of its ambulance service building has been completed. County Executive Ben Danner said next step is for the county’s budget committee to open bids in April. “Everybody right now is busier than they have ever been,” Danner said. “A building boom is going on everywhere, so that will be a factor that ... Read More »

The Putnam County Veterans Memorial at the courthouse will be moved to the southeast corner of the building. Mayor Randy Porter said the current location posed safety issues due to the proximity of Jefferson Avenue. “These veterans some of them are elderly and hard to get around were having to stand out on the sidewalk right there almost in the ... Read More »

Anglers already arriving to Byrdstown as the Major League Fishing Toyota Series at Dale Hollow Lake starts Thursday. Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Billy Robbins said 288 fishermen are participating this year making it the largest fishing tournament ever held at Dale Hollow Lake. “It’s a big impact for us,” Robbins said. “Our local businesses, all the local area, places ... Read More »

The deadline to submit your 2020 delinquent property taxes in Cookeville comes this Thursday at 4:30 p.m. City Clerk Darian Coons said he recommends coming in-person to pay for delinquent payments. “One of the things they might forget is if they have their house on a lot and then they have a separate lot possibly for a side yard. Sometimes ... Read More »