Putnam County Fair Board Chair John Allen said he was not surprised commissioners might consider a one-three year hiatus in the fair. County Commissioners are considering the sale of the Veterans Drive fairgrounds. At a Monday work session, several commissioners said they wanted to sell the current facility before building the new Tennessee Avenue facility. Allen said the fair could ... Read More »

Ten percent of city of Sparta employees are currently quarantined from COVID exposures. City Administrator Brad Hennessee said having eight employees unavailable makes daily operations a challenge. “We have had to shift people around a little bit,” Hennessee said. “Have people that normally work day shifts work night shifts. That type of thing. So far, our city staff, the department ... Read More »

The Overton County Commissioners appointed Bruce Hudgens to fill the vacant district one Board of Education seat. The commission met Monday to review and nominate candidates. Hudgens will serve in place of his late wife Dr. Diane Sadler. Sadler passed away last month. Read More »

Pickett County Director of Schools Diane Elder said technology is at the forefront of the school system’s COVID problems. “Right now, we do not have enough technology,” Elder said. “We have close to 300 Chromebooks ordered. Our estimated delivery is anywhere from the end of November until the end of February.” Elder said the classrooms are the ones lacking the ... Read More »

State Representative Kelly Keisling stopped by the Byrdstown City Council and Pickett County Board of Education meetings Monday night to invite the members to the General Assembly. Keisling said every two years, he visits and extends the invitation along with a gift bag with the most recent copy of the Tennessee Blue Book. “I wish I could get y’all down ... Read More »

The Cumberland County Playhouse has been selling at capacity since returning to its indoor stages. CEO Bryce McDonald said while turnout has been encouraging, revenue continues to be affected from the limited capacities. “Our entire income is based on tickets sales,” McDonald said. “And when you are used to selling 500 seats, and you are only selling 115. That can ... Read More »

The Cookeville Regional Charitable Foundation is doubling your donations Tuesday to help low-income and under-insured patients. Director John Bell said financial requests from patients have grown while the organization’s funds have declined from lack of fundraising this year. “We have not had that typical fund raising revenue coming in for specific patient assistance funds or programs,” Bell said. “So, several ... Read More »

Clay County residents can pick up a free sesquicentennial mask at the Celina Chamber of Commerce during business hours. The mask distribution began Monday thanks to the Cares Act. Director Doug Young said the masks are meant to celebrate the county’s 150th year while promoting safety. “We had planned lots of events, and the virus came along and knocked most ... Read More »

Newly elected McMinnville Mayor Ryle Chastain will be sworn into office November 24th. Chastain said as mayor, he wants to focus on adding to the city’s tourism. “We have beautiful waterways and parks. We have companies here in town now that do river tours and kayaking and outdoor adventure sports,” Chastain said. “And, really pushing our new addition in the ... Read More »

Roof repairs for Sparta’s Senior Center are on the way after receiving storm damage last month. The Board of Alderman unanimously approved the $19,900 bid Thursday. Mayor Jeff Young said the building’s insurance will cover about half of that cost. “We did half of that building, which is actually two buildings up there,” Young said. “We did half of that ... Read More »