A Crossville non-profit that assists low-income families own a home has received $640,000 in federal grant funding. Creative Compassion Deputy Director Mark Baldwin said the need for the assistance grows more and more everyday. “This grant is going to help us be able to help even more folks obtain that dream of having their own home,” Baldwin said. “It is ... Read More »

White County has received a good report on recycling with over 1,500 tons of waste recycled last year. The state requires annual progress reports to be submit yearly. Solid Waste Consultant Lisa Luck said the tonnage shows that at least 25 percent of waste did not end up in a landfill. “1,561 tons of waste compared to 524 in 2020,” ... Read More »

Smithville seeking state funding to purchase a facility to create additional transitional housing for those battling drug abuse. UCDD/UCHRA applying for the grant on behalf of the city. Executive Director Mark Farley said the entities pursued DeKalb County since its application would likely score the highest out of the region. “In the state of Tennessee, they rate the highest in ... Read More »

A firework show will return to Monterey for the first time since 2013. Alderman Nathan Walker said residents for several years have asked for the Independence Day celebration comeback. “We were actually approached with an opportunity of a potential event that would coincide with having a firework display,” Walker said. “It just so happens it’s just outside the Monterey city ... Read More »

Byrdstown making some improvements to its town hall by installing new floors and an informational sign. Mayor Sam Gibson said some of the carpet dates back to the 1980’s and needs replacing. “We’re looking at coming in and removing all the tile and carpet and completely redoing the floor and put down some type of a water proof lifetime warranty ... Read More »

A house bill that would provide school boards the option to publicly elect a school director has died in committee. State Representative Paul Sherrell said the residents of the 43rd District want the opportunity to vote on the position. “They do not like the way that it is presently being appointed,” Sherrell said. “Yes, there is some people that does ... Read More »

One Cookeville Financial Advisor says the stock market will recover quickly if a resolution comes to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Jason Murphy of Diamond Financial Investment Group said the war extended an ongoing market correction, a normal drop that occurs about every 18 months. “I watch three major leading economic indicators in the market on a regular basis,” Murphy said. “Right ... Read More »

This week in the Upper Cumberland the Overton County Commission will consider two grant applications Monday. Commissioners will consider a $20,000 for its public library. The funding can be used for hotspots, solar charging tables or training. Grant funding also on the table for the Overton County Sheriff’s Office. Commissioners will discuss a $20,000 grant with a 50 percent match ... Read More »

Cumberland County General Sessions Judge Larry Warner has passed away. Warner, a Tennessee Tech graduate, served as judge for the county’s General Sessions Court and Juvenile Court since 2006. Warner was re-elected in 2014 for a term that expires in August of this year. Read More »

Accumulating snow on the way despite Friday temperatures reaching the 60’s. Putnam County Road Supervisor Randy Jones said the warm spell before the snowfall means roadways may not be as impacted. “Temperatures being up in the 60’s like it is today and tomorrow the asphalt and the ground temperatures are still warm,” Jones said. “It will take a little while ... Read More »