Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said Cumberland Cove area receiving broadband access is a big step towards his goal of county wide coverage. Over 50 percent of the county will have access to high speed Internet by the end of the year. “I think it is amazing news,” Porter said. “We have been working on this for a long time. ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech students looking for work can job hunt at Wednesday’s part-time job fair. Sixteen companies will be looking for student employees starting at 11 a.m. on Centennial Plaza. Career Development Director Russ Coughenour said the event is meant for new students with gaps in their schedule. “Hopefully, this event will help make a difference in employing them and helping ... Read More »

The ground breaking for the Baxter Crossroads subdivision at the intersection of Highway 56 and Highway 70 took place Tuesday morning . Putnam County and Baxter elected officials gathered for the celebration of the new 80 lot neighborhood. D.R. Horton Nashville President Danny Clawson said the homes are affordable and designed for families. “It is going to be a good ... Read More »

The Pickett County Commission is trying to reach a fee agreement with TDS Disposal. Under their 10 year contract, TDS transfers county’s trash to its landfill and can negotiate trash pick up costs. Executive Carrie Gardner said the common ground is about $40 per ton. “I think they will be happy with that,” Gardner said. “He was wanting a little ... Read More »

Burgess Falls State Park has begun guided kayak tours. Once a week, a park ranger will lead 10 kayaks from Cane Hollow Boat Dock to the base of the water fall. Park Manager Bill Summers said the four hour round trips will last until October. “This is something that we have been thinking about for quite a while,” Summers said. ... Read More »

The owners of Cumberland County’s Autumn Acres have retired from operations. The Woods family operated the farm for almost 20 years. Owner Stephanie Woods said the original plan was to open this fall one last time. But, worries about COVID made the family rethink their decision. “We do get a lot of people who come in and out of the ... Read More »

Faster Internet is on the way for residents of Cumberland Cove near Monterey. The state awarded Volunteer Energy Cooperative a special COVID grant to move the project forward this year. Marketing Vice President David Murphy said the installation of over 81 miles of fiber optic cable will provide internet to about 600 homes. “We could not be more thrilled,” Murphy ... Read More »

Cookeville and Livingston Vol State campuses will return to classes Monday through mostly online formats. Cookeville Director Lori Richard said the only classes requiring hands on training or labs will meet in person. Students and staff will be required to wear masks and complete screenings when entering campus. “We are committed to their (students) success,” Richards said. “And we are ... Read More »

August is national eye exam month and the right time to check your vision. Dr. Jane Wheeler of Cookeville’s Eye Center of Tennessee said adults should have their eyes examined every two years. Children and adults older than 65 should be evaluated yearly. “We want you to be able to see good,” Wheeler said. “We want to correct people that ... Read More »

Van Buren Schools will purchase a new school bus from Mid-South Bus Center. Director of Schools Cheryl Cole said each year the system purchases a new bus through a state bus grant. Overall cost, just over $107,000. “We have about half of our buses now that have air conditioning,” Cole said. “The cameras. Those are the two main things, so ... Read More »