The White County Commission has elected Kyle Goff as the new commissioner for District Seven. Five nominations were brought to floor during Monday’s Board of Commissioners meeting. After a roll call vote, Goff earned majority by receiving seven of the 13 votes. Goff said the two reasons why he sought the position are to represent his district and help the ... Read More »

Another year will pass without the Jackson County Poke Sallet Festival. The American Legion Post 129 made the decision to cancel the May event. Post Commander Dale Smith said the reason is to prevent the spread of COVID. “We just try to protect our citizens in a small county in a small town,” Smith said. “Because, we would have people ... Read More »

Surveys for Putnam County students are going out this week to gauge interest for summer learning opportunities. The surveys are for two, four-week learning camps that begins June 1st for K-8 students. Communication Supervisor Hannah Davis said the results will be used to determine locations and staffing. “The Putnam County School System team is working together to really make this ... Read More »

Monterey is set to be the location of a new Dunkin’ franchise. Mayor JJ Reels said the coffee and donut shop will be located in the Shell station off interstate exit 301. “We don’t know the estimated time yet,” Reels said. “We are still waiting on the state for our variants. We know it is coming we are just waiting ... Read More »

The Cookeville Art Studio and Gallery is highlighting local high school artists with this month’s gallery. The “Reba Bacon Memorial High School Art Competition,” runs until March 27th. Board Secretary Terri Ritter said 103 pieces from six different schools are on display. “It started back in 1978,” Ritter said. “This is the 43rd competition, and Reba Bacon, who founded the ... Read More »

Day use passes for Center Hill Lake recreation areas are resuming Monday after being suspended last year. Park Ranger Ashley Webster said all facilities will be fully opened for the 2021 season. “You got boating and swimming opportunities and fishing,” Webster said. “Now if you do visit some of our developed recreation areas, we have picnic sites. We have developed ... Read More »

The rebuilding process for Crawdaddy’s could start as early as this week after Owner Drew Blalock signed a contract for work Friday. Blalock said the demolition of the left over infrastructure will be the first step. “There’s a lot that goes into rebuilding after a fire that I wasn’t aware of,” Blalock said. “But, there’s reasons why it has taken ... Read More »

The Baxter Fire Department is starting a door knocking smoke alarm campaign this week. Fire Chief Matthew White said the department is partnering with the State Fire Marshall’s Office and targeting the southeastern and northwestern portions of Baxter. “They’re going to help us provide some material,” White said. “Basically, what we are going to be doing is going out, and ... Read More »

A Cookeville assisted living facility is planned for an existing building at 570 State Street. Planning Director Jon Ward said the Cookeville Board of Zoning Appeals approved the special use of the property Thursday. “This house has previously been used as a hospice residence home,” Ward said. “It was an assisted living facility that was previously approved for that use. However, ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech Student Health Services is set to become a vaccination location. President Phil Oldham said the university should be receiving and administering vaccines in about two weeks. “They will follow the state of Tennessee’s phasing and criteria schedule,” Oldham said. “But it will allow a much more convenient location for the campus community to access vaccinations. So, we are ... Read More »