Cookeville Faith Fellowship has built a new home of worship at the corner of Carr Avenue and Maxwell Street. Pastor Sterl Paramore said the congregation wanted a building of its own after renting a West Jackson Street sanctuary for several years. “Between three to four times as large, and so we’re able to have a more comfortable facility not only ... Read More »

If you have been on the roads the last 24 hours, you’ve noticed potholes developing seemingly right under your wheels. Clay County Road Supervisor Jason Browning said this time of year it is inevitable. This week’s rain after periodic salting causes potholes to form more quickly. “The water gets down under there and kind of loosens everything up,” Browning said. ... Read More »

Livingston’s frustrations with TEMA and FEMA continue as the agencies leaves the city in a wait and see situation on its hazard mitigation grant application. Mayor Curtis Hayes said the agencies mentioned another pot of money may be available but have not shared specifics. “We’re in the hurry up and wait mode,” Hayes said. “The ball is completely took away ... Read More »

A new leadership team set to take the Highlands Economic Partnership forward. CEO and President Amy New said three new faces join the group: Economic Development Director Rod Kirk, Investor and Community Relations Director Adam Poe and Existing Industry and Workforce Development Director Ryan Barnhart. “This is obviously a big change in leadership, but I feel like with change comes ... Read More »

Warren County Highway Department reporting several impassable roads due to flooding Wednesday. Road Superintendent Levie Glenn said water covers county roads in the southeast portion of the county. Those communities include Irving College, Centertown and Viola. Glenn said crews will survey the areas throughout the day as waterways are expected to rise. Glenn said no road wash outs have been ... Read More »

Cumberland County students attending Tennessee Tech to study agriculture can apply for the Holder-Bush scholarship. The Cumberland County Soil Conservation funds the program. Office Manager Lynn Carey said eligible students can earn up to $300. “Our district does different functions throughout the year, and we use that money,” Carey said. “Our main fundraiser that we do is a plant and tree ... Read More »

The Putnam County Commission approved a multi-party partnership Tuesday night that would bring public water to Martin Creek Road. Commissioners gave Mayor Randy Porter the go-ahead to hire an engineer for the project. Porter said the next step would be finalizing the project scope. “What were looking at is a six-inch line that would run up and down Martin Creek ... Read More »

Putnam County has partnered with Baxter to seek funding for a wastewater rehabilitation project. Baxter Mayor John Martin and Engineer Tom Bennett presented the proposal to the county commission Tuesday night. Bennett said the city needs to rehab 50 percent of its sewer system to keep up with growth. “I think we can say two main topics,” Bennett said. “Baxter ... Read More »

Fall Creek Falls Woodland Trail has been repaired after flood waters washed away an existing bridge last year. Assistant Park Manager Robert Becker said visitors can now safely cross Cane Creek on the park’s most popular trail. “Our maintenance team is really the heart of this project,” Becker said. “What they did was they built these huge concrete abutments and ... Read More »

Flood advisories were issued for the majority of the Upper Cumberland Tuesday, but emergency agencies report minor flooding. Clay, Jackson, Pickett and Putnam Counties experiencing puddling in low lying areas. Majority of roads remain unaffected. Heavy rainfall earlier on Tuesday did cause some flash flooding. Putnam County EMA Director Tyler Smith said some flood prone roads were covered, but quickly ... Read More »