Byrdstown will receive some $209,000 in American Rescue Plan funding. Mayor Sam Gibson said the town has plenty of uses for the funds with the focus being water projects. “Especially down in the Eagle Cove area, which is in need for bigger water lines,” Gibson said. “And, we got some work to do on our water plant, which our clear ... Read More »

The Cookeville Industrial Board approved SAIC for an one year extension for its job compliance agreement with the city. Chairman Bob Bell said the company felt like they could not reach the 300 tech employee arrangement by June 2022. “Given the stage of federal government contracts and that’s mainly what they do here in town is federal government contracts and ... Read More »

Legendary Overton County Basketball Coach Larry Looper will be laid to rest Saturday. Looper passed away at the age of 80 this week. Livingston Academy Principal Richard Melton said Looper’s life showed a life long dedication to the school System. “We had a lot of good teams before that, but it was like when he got here Livingston girl’s just ... Read More »

Graduates of Monterey’s Head Start Program lined up in decorated vehicles Friday to parade through the town. Law enforcement lead the soon to be kindergartners from Commercial Avenue to Crawford Avenue. Four-year-old Emiliano Pena said a parade to end school was his favorite part of the year. “Because of all the cars have balloons,” Pena said. The celebration had a ... Read More »

The Tennessee Organization of School Superintendents has named Putnam County’s Corby King the 2022 Upper Cumberland Superintendent of the Year. King was one of the eight nominees for the award. Putnam County School Board Chair Lynn Mchenry said in a release that the board is thankful for his leadership while navigating the past year. “On behalf of the board, I ... Read More »

Start your toy engines drivers. It’s time for the fifth Down Hill Power Wheels Derby Race. Event Organizer Larry Mahan said he is anticipating over 100 participants Saturday for one of the most energetic events in the Upper Cumberland. “Basically, you take a kids power wheels jeep, four-wheeler, sports car, whatever and put it in neutral, and you have a ... Read More »

Pickett County plans to purchase a generator to make the Byrdstown community center into an emergency shelter. County Executive Carey Garner said the need for the equipment arose after many residents were left without electricity during the February ice storm. “We don’t have anywhere for a disaster for the people to come to for storms, ice storms or anything,” Garner ... Read More »

Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter is in discussions with possible buyers for the fairgrounds. Porter said it is hard to tell at this point, but an update of an offer could be brought up at Monday’s commission meeting. “I have some folks that I have been talking to about the sale of the fairgrounds that are interested,” Porter said. “We ... Read More »

Satish Mahajan has been awarded the 2021 Caplenor Faculty Research Award, the highest honor for Tennessee Tech faculty. Mahajan directs the Center for Energy Systems Research and instructs electrical and computer engineering. Mahajan’s current research is focused on electrical power systems and renewable energy. “It’s always good being recognized by my peers. It makes me more motivated. I am a ... Read More »

Meadow Creek Park and the man behind its master plan is a perfect match for the Town of Monterey. Trevor Lee of Olin Studio is contracted with the town to complete the long term outlook for the some 300 acres. Lee said his family history in Monterey is why he is passionate about the project. “I grew up coming to ... Read More »