Nick’s Restaurant and Banquet Facilities celebrates 50 years of business in Cookeville Thursday. Nick Philson opened the restaurant in 1971 and let his children carry on the family tradition. Co-Owner Nicole Wilson said her brother and business partner, Nick Philson Jr., operate the Jefferson Avenue location today. “We say a big thank you and especially after COVID,” Wilson said. “We ... Read More »

Monterey has launched a new tourism website promoting what the town has to offer. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said learn where to eat, stay and play by visiting exploremontereytn.com. “I just thought it was time that Monterey focused on Monterey, and so, what we’re trying to do is really figure out what we have to offer, why folks are interested ... Read More »

Cookeville Regional has began a 12-month process to update its branding and signage. Chief Strategy Officer Ricky Shelton said through analytics and research, the hospital has found a new color scheme of orange, light blue and dark blue. “What we’re trying to do is provide a consistent brand image for the medical center,” Shelton said. “We’re starting with the existing ... Read More »

The Tennessee School Board Association will not remain a member of the National School Board Association. That is according to Upper Cumberland District Director and White County School Board Chair Jayson McDonald. McDonald said the state board voted unanimously to not renew membership. “They were really focused on contentious efforts as far as critical race and different things that are ... Read More »

A craft fair tradition happening since the early 1980’s returns for another year in Van Buren County. The Beautiful Christmas Craft Fair opens this Friday and Saturday through the local UT ag extension office. Agent Paula May said the event will have 19 local vendors. “Several of them are new vendors that have not been here before,” May said. “We ... Read More »

The Crossville City Council discussed the next steps for designing its planned indoor recreation center during a Tuesday work session. City Manager Greg Wood said he recommends council members move forward by requesting for qualifications on the project. “I would like it to be designed in such a fashion that it could be a phased construction,” Wood said. “Number 1 ... Read More »

The late Tammy “Pistol” Wilhite has been nominated to enter the White County High School Hall of Fame. Athletic Director Terry Crain said the Hall of Fame committee will consider Wilhite during its yearly meeting. “We do some research on the person,” Crain said. “Their contributions, not only to the school but to the community, and we consider a lot ... Read More »

Smithville will be getting a new splash pad after the Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved a budget amendment for the project Monday. City Administrator Hunter Hendrixson said $173,000 has been allocated for the Green Brook Park project. “There’s always been requests for something to do for the kids and what can the city do and what not. We’re limited ... Read More »

Putnam County’s private acts will not allow for a seven district school board- So what is a private act? County Attorney Jeff Jones said most counties have them. “Private Act in Tennessee is like a state law,” Jones said. “It is an action by the Tennessee State Legislator that really has applicability to a particular county.” Jones said Putnam County ... Read More »

Those looking for an on-stage drama this week can come out to Cookeville High School’s depiction of the drama 12 Angry Jurors. The updated version of the Reginald Rose play 12 Angry Men will have showtimes Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Theater Director Shane Cunningham said the mixed cast will decide if a nineteen-year-old man on trail is guilty or not. ... Read More »