The city of Livingston is considering a change to automated meter readers for the water and gas departments. The AMR system was presented to the Board of Alderman Tuesday. Mayor Curtis Hayes said the presentation was very informative. “It is just time to look at an automated system,” Hayes said. “The pay off on it will be in about five ... Read More »

Results are in for an online survey highlighting local input on Crossville’s proposed indoor recreation center. Leisure Services Director Ethan Medley said the survey showed an overwhelming amount of support for the project. “My biggest take away was I was very excited there was so much positive backing for it,” Medley said. “I think this is something the city needs ... Read More »

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation and Warren County are partnering to preserve Rock Island’s Great Falls Cotton Mill. Rock Island Park Manager Damon Graham said the national registered mill is in danger of collapsing if nothing is done. “It is a very significant sight as far as history and cultural resource in the region, really,” Graham said. “With ... Read More »

Cumberland County Playhouse CEO Bryce McDonald said the organization has lost over one million dollars in revenue this year. McDonald said losing the spring and summer play season due to the pandemic was a critical financial hit. “The impact is still huge, and it is not over,” McDonald said. “Not until we are fully able to go back to capacity, ... Read More »

Monterey’s Standing Stone Care Rehab is asking for pen pals for its residents. The center is posting photos of residents online including their interests for personalized letters and packages. Administrator Casey Malone said the program is meant to fight loneliness and boredom with visitation being limited. “This pen pal program allows them to feel apart of the community that surrounds ... Read More »

Eco-Panels of Tennessee has opened a new facility in Clay County’s Hermitage Springs. Eco-Panels of Tennessee builds and distributes energy efficient wall units used in residential and commercial construction. President Josh Beasley said about eight employees currently work at the factory. “For a number of years, Clay County has been identified as a distressed county, as far as employment opportunities ... Read More »

Putnam County owned tennis courts are receiving upgrades to its lighting with new LED bulbs. The Cookeville, Baxter and Monterey court lights will all be replaced. Parks and Recreation Director John Ross Albertson said the county budgeted the $30,000 price tag with last year’s capitol projects. “We are going to be able to hopefully complete all of those within the ... Read More »

Parks and Recreation Director John Ross Albertson met Monday with Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation to review the Putnam Sports Complex expansion. He said the expansion consists of adding two new fields. One located at the old airport hanger off North Washington. The other north of the two existing fields. Along with the additions, a new main entrance will ... Read More »

The state has extended mental health benefits to uninsured children. Dale Hallow Mental Health Center Director Anne Stamps said the need has increased. “We are seeing some more anxiety and some more depression in our kids,” Stamps said. “Right now, probably about one in five of our kids have depressive symptoms.” The Behavioral Health Safety Net program offers essential mental ... Read More »

Gainesboro and Celina are creating resurfacing and striping plans through a state rural planning program. Both municipalities applied for the same grant worth up to $25,000. Dale Hollow Rural Planning Coordinator Mark Dudney said the funds will pay for a consultant to provide each municipality a plan to refurbish roads. “It is a planning document,” Dudney said. “It is not ... Read More »