Van Buren County Fair Board Saturday will host its second annual, “Cruisin’ the Midway” Car and Bike Show. The show will begin at 9:00 a.m. with 16 different categories being judged. Fair Board President Lesa Bouldin said the board is trying to give the county a fun event after cancelling the fair. “We do not have any place where we ... Read More »

The high school football season kicks off Friday. York Institute will limit fans for its high schools football games beginning Friday night. Athletic Director Bruce Winningham said about 150 fans will be allowed for each game. When entering, masks, social distancing and temperature checks are required. “TSSAA recommended one third or one fourth,” Winningham said. “We thought it would be ... Read More »

Elected officials and Van Buren County residents gathered Friday morning for the ribbon cutting of Fall Creek Falls Visitors Center. The new building accommodates park guest with informational needs, 24/7 bathrooms and a gift shop. Park Ranger Jacob Young said the 4,800 square foot center will serve as a hub for incoming visitors. “Traditionally, finding where to go when you ... Read More »

Cookeville Police Department will participate in the state’s, “Booze It and Lose It” campaign starting Friday. Increased patrols and checkpoints focused on impaired drivers will run in targeted areas until September 7th. Cookeville Police Captain Bobby Anderson said the message of the campaign is simple. Do not drink and drive. “We partner with the Tennessee Highway Patrol in an effort ... Read More »

About 20 Livingston Academy football fans gathered for the third public hearing on the school’s new football field. The two final plans were laid out for the public to view. Overton Schools Building Committee Chairman Mike Hayes said the next step is to present the plans to the county commission. “For the bid process, what we would have to do ... Read More »

Overton County students will not be required to wear masks. The Overton County Board of Education voted 9-0 against the mandate Thursday night. Director of Schools Mark Winningham said the decision to wear a mask in school should be a personal decision. “Personally, I think it is the appropriate decision,” Winningham said. “I think that we should leave that up ... Read More »

Crest Lawn Funeral Home Owner David Sweetland has purchased Presley Funeral Home. Sweetland owns multiple funeral homes across Tennessee. Sweetland said the previous owner, Carriage Services, contacted him with a price he could not refuse. “We are extremely excited to be able to expand our abilities to serve the people of Putnam County and in Cookeville,” Sweetland said. “With this ... Read More »

Livingston Regional Hospital has enough beds to handle a COVID surge. Director of Physician Relations David Cox said the hospital manages the situation constantly. “We have a daily meeting where we review how many beds we have available for COVID positive patients,” Cox said. “We monitor that daily, and we do have beds available.” Livingston Regional keeps its COVID patients ... Read More »

The deadline to run for office in Cumberland County passed Thursday as the November ballot was set. The Crossville ballot will have four candidates competing for two of the city council seats. Incumbents, J. H. Graham III and Scott Shanks, filed for reelection. R. J. Crawford and Ralph Reagan, have both turned in papers to challenge. Crawford is a Chiropractor, and ... Read More »

The Upper Cumberland Airport has updated its airport zoning map. The zoning map sets height restrictions for infrastructures built around the airport. Manager Dean Selby said the airspace is reevaluated every 10 years to match the layout plan. “When that pilot is flying in, and we are talking about instrument conditions,” Selby said. “When the ceiling is at 200 hundred ... Read More »