Gainesboro Bicentennial Park development continues with a new entrance sign on the way. Chamber of Commerce Director Jordan Hunter said the 36 by 36 inch outdoor themed sign will be mounted in shrubbery at the park’s entry. “When you go there, you see the outdoor characters with the colors and the stump steppers that get up on the play system, ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech School of Nursing has started a grant initiative to fund art therapy for 100 nursing homes across the state. Nursing Professor Shelia Harris said the goal is to enhance the quality of life of the residents while conducting research on Alzheimer’s Disease. “This helps the individuals remain present and remain in touch with their personal identities and surroundings,” ... Read More »

The deadline for the Livingston mural application has been extended to Friday. Overton County Chamber of Commerce Director Shannon Cantrell said downtown businesses just did not have enough time to create mural proposals. “This is a busy time of year,” Cantrell said. “Everybody is gearing up for the holidays. I wanted to make sure everyone that wanted to be a ... Read More »

The Overton County Commission expected to appoint a new school board member Monday night. The county started accepting applications for the District 1 seat two weeks ago after board member Dr. Diane Sadler passed away. County Executive Ben Danner said he waited to fill the seat out of respect for the Sadler family. The commission will meet at 5:00 p.m. ... Read More »

Decorate your cars and join the parade to make Alzheimer’s a memory this Saturday in Algood. Alzheimers Tennessee typically hosts a walking event, but COVID made the organization rethink this year’s fundraiser. Regional Director Lynn Drew said a parade can help achieve the organization’s fund raising goal. “We are seeing a greater need for services and programs for those facing ... Read More »

The Bee Rock summary judgement has been appealed. Circuit Court Judge Jonathan Young ruled in Monterey’s favor last month for the use of the easement leading to the overlook. Monterey Attorney Danny Rader said Garden Inn Owners Michael and Mirtha Kopec went back to the court. “Kopec’s and the Garden Inn have appealed,” Rader said. “Everyone has the right to ... Read More »

The town of Gainesboro wants to add a turn signal to state route 56 at West Hull Avenue through a T-DOT grant. The Board of Alderman Thursday approved applying for the grant. Town Recorder Brenda Spivey said the current traffic light lacks a signal making afternoon traffic a problem “Yes, it is an issue,” Spivey said. “Especially, in the afternoon ... Read More »

Some Sparta employees will be receiving raises after a payroll study conducted by the city Sparta Mayor Jeff Young said office and electric line workers were being underpaid compared to the regional average. “We had an in-house payroll study and we found that we had six or seven positions that were actually deficient in their pay,” Young said. “So, we ... Read More »

UCHRA’s Transportation Service Director Rebecca Harris is retiring after 35 years. Harris called the local system one of the best rural transit systems in the state. “We have gone from 70 employees in transit to over 200 transit employees,” Harris said. “Our funding levels when I first started in transit were around $800,000 a year, and we are around 10 ... Read More »

Algood is kicking off its “First Friday’s Algood” event this Friday with a craft show and live music on Main Street. City Administrator Keith Morrison said each month, the city and Red Oak Roasters will bring residents a new community event every first Friday. “Crafter and artists and just an opportunity to stroll the street and get some food,” Morrison ... Read More »