Everyone wants to have fun this Halloween weekend, but remember the role safety plays. Overton County Sheriff John Garrett said there is a multitude of practices to keep families and trick-or-treaters safe. “Let’s just slow down and be a little bit more vigilant with our driving,” Garrett said. “No one would want to be out driving or on their way ... Read More »

Fire safety, another important conversation to have while preparing for the Halloween weekend. Jackson County Central Fire Chief Jeff Conn said jack-o’-lanterns on front porches present fire hazards if not properly displayed. “To me, it’s very important to make sure that we don’t have anything very close to those that could be flammable, especially if it is windy,” Conn said. ... Read More »

The Crossville Model Railroad Club celebrates its 20th anniversary this weekend. President Patrick Taylor said the club began with just six people at the Crossville Depot. Taylor said members started by restoring the caboose and displaying model railroads inside. “Besides providing a family friendly environment, we have a museum that has a lot of railroad memorabilia, and we have people ... Read More »

Longtime Livingston resident Millard Oakley will make the largest donation ever to Cumberland University. The former law school graduate and state official will gift $5 million. The donation will fund an enhancement project to the entrance of the university’s main building, Memorial Hall. Cumberland will also name the School of Humanities, Education and the Arts after the Oakley family. Millard ... Read More »

Highlands Residential Services feeling the effects of supply chain delays as its latest housing development delayed once again. The housing authority wanted residents to move in Oak Tree Towers this month. Director of Operations Chris Cassetty said that will not happen for at least another four weeks. “The applicants and what would soon be tenants, they are certainly anxious to ... Read More »

Cumberland County Habitat for Humanity says the need is high for more affordable housing in the county. UCDD is pursuing a USDA housing project that could bring up to 160 affordable homes to the area. Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Vanessa Petty said the opportunity could help close the gap. “We have a lot of people that come through here ... Read More »

The pump station at Wilson Sporting Goods in Sparta began service after some three months of manual pumping. City Administrator Brad Hennessee said the contractor visited the site Tuesday to make final inspections. “The expanded capacity and the improvements that pump station gives the Sparta sewer system long-term are… We’ll forget about having to pump it everyday pretty soon, but ... Read More »

The Genesis House and the Vol State Cookeville campus partnered Wednesday providing an interactive exhibit on the issues of domestic assault. Rural Outreach Advocate Tracie Davis said the simulation training is based on real life stories to empower students. “It’s important because it helps them gain an understanding of the different obstacles someone in their shoes would have to go ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech has addressed an audit finding that found deficiencies in enrollment reporting of the federal Direct Loan Program. A State Comptroller report released Tuesday said Tech did not have adequate procedures while reporting the enrollment status of some loan borrowers. Chief Communication Officer Karen Lykins said a fix has been made. “The section of the record and registration manual ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech has dropped its indoor mask requirement on campus. Chief Communication Officer Karen Lykins said the university still strongly encourages face coverings regardless of vaccination status. “Looking at our dashboard numbers, we’ve seen that our campus case numbers have remained consistently low, and we also know that the Tech health services team has worked tirelessly to protect the health ... Read More »