The Overton County Commission will elect and appoint a chairman Monday night. The commission will meet at 5:00 p.m. The donation of surplus police supplies and vehicles will also be up for approval. The Fentress County Board of Education will consider contracting an attorney for the school board when they meet Monday after a work session at 5:30. Byrdstown Board ... Read More »

If you are looking for employment, the American Job Center will hold a drive in job fair Monday Fourteen companies are looking to hire at the Putnam County location on England Drive. Employment Representative Jimmy Simpson said people genuinely wanting to work will likely walk away with a new job. “There is everything from manufacturing positions. There is distribution center ... Read More »

Overton County’s positive test rate has reached 15 percent over the last seven days. That’s double the state average. County Executive Ben Danner said the climbing number of cases is a concern. “Seems like all the counties around us are falling off,” Danner said. “Now, only Cumberland, Putnam and Warren County have more active cases than us. That is why ... Read More »

Gov. Bill Lee’s Law Enforcement Reform Partnership has recommended updates to the use-of-force policy and increased officer training. Cookeville Police Chief Randy Evans is a board member of the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police. That group is a part of the reform partnership. He said the recommendations are a step in the right direction. “You look at those changes, ... Read More »

Expect traffic delays in Sparta Friday afternoon as T-DOT repairs areas around the railroad crossing on State Route 111. Repairs will begin around 2:00 p.m. Highway 111 will be closed from Fred Hill Road to Mayberry street in both directions. T-DOT crews will be repairing issues around the train tracks. Detours will be marked. Law enforcement suggests local residents using ... Read More »

The city of Cookeville’s planning department is looking to update its 2030 land use plan. The 2030 land use plan is a comprehensive plan for future decisions of the growing city. Planning Director Jon Ward said the department adds data from past studies and evaluates land every 10 years. “This year, the planning department one of our big work goals,” ... Read More »

The city of Livingston has two valves in the water system that need emergency repairs. The valves are located by the Cumberland River at Butler’s Landing. Mayor Curtis Hayes said the valves control water intake from the river that travels 19 miles to Livingston. “If these valves do not open, they can be opened manually at times, but if the ... Read More »

White County School’s enrollment has decreased by 3 percent from last year. A total of 120 students either switched to home schooling or online courses. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the decline was expected. “No one knows what to really expect with COVID-19, but we certainly anticipated we would have a drop,” Dronbarger said. “I actually thought it might ... Read More »

The Pickett County Historical Society is searching for grant funding to make repairs to the Amonett House. The house was built in the 1830’s and is possibly the oldest free standing home in the county. Pickett County Historical Society Vice President Richard Pierce said the house remains closed to prevent further damage. “The floor in the house needs to be ... Read More »

The city of Spencer is in the works of creating plans for public bike and pedestrian trails. The city received a state grant for community transport planning in economically distressed communities. Center Hill Rural Planning Coordinator Virginia Alexander said proposal submissions from consultants are due this week. “They are going to be looking at a planning document that the end ... Read More »