Promoting the Cumberland Historic Scenic Byway a focus for UCDD Historic Preservation Planner Mark Dudney. The development district was recently awarded an annual grant to continue funding the position. With the roadway listed on the National Scenic Byway register, Dudney said preserving its history and promoting tourism will be a main project for the upcoming year. “There is a real ... Read More »

Clay County received a $26,000 state grant to purchase a new transfer trailer for used oil. Mayor Dale Reagan said the 550 gallon tank will be used to transport the material to the solid waste department to eventually be recycled. “We put that in a storage tank down there, and we can use it to heat the building and everything,” ... Read More »

The Jamestown Rotary Club selling its newest Christmas Ornament as a fundraiser for programs. Secretary Kara Brannon said the sixth ornament in the series features the Ye Ole Jail Museum. The building once served as a county jail in the 1900’s and now holds a museum and the Chamber of Commerce. “We just try to pick something historical in the ... Read More »

A TDOT bridge construction project on Highway 127 in Fentress County about a third of the way completed. TDOT Community Relations Officer Rae-Anne Bradley said a 1,425-foot bridge is being constructed over Clear Creek. “This project is scheduled to be completed on time or before June 30th of 2025,” Bradley said. “There is another project to widen state route 28, U.S. ... Read More »

If you’re interested in a live Christmas tree, you can purchase it this week. But, what do you look for? Lyna Pennycuff is one of the family founders of Sycamore Springs Farm in Jamestown. She said the needles are the first indication of a good tree. “For a live tree, they will last if you choose wisely,” Pennycuff said. “You ... Read More »

Sparta Fire Chief Kirk Young said if you want to avoid a kitchen fire this Thanksgiving, pay attention to your stove while cooking. Young said from his experience, an unattended oven is the main contributor to house fires this time of year. “Sometimes people get preoccupied with family members coming into their home and have something cooking on the stove,” ... Read More »

The Putnam County fire station on Gainesboro Grade will start serving the area next month. Fire Chief Tom Brown said exterior work of the unmanned station now complete so a vehicle can move into the bay. “That area Huntington Wood, Castlebrook, Brookwood are all currently an ISO 10, which is the same as no fire protection,” Brown said. “Not to ... Read More »

Cumberland County has found a temporary solution to the structural damage of its old courthouse. Mayor Allen Foster said engineers indicated that six columns can be installed to support the building while a permanent solution is studied. “That will disperse the weight, hold up the trusses and they’ll do some remedial work,” Foster said. “We’re going to have a specialist ... Read More »

House Speaker Cameron Sexton nominated by the state’s House Republican Caucus to continue serving as Speaker Tuesday. Sexton was unopposed and received the approval of all Republican members in attendance during the Caucus Leadership Election at Paris Landing State Park. “It means that they believe in the last three years under my privilege to be their speaker,” Sexton said. “That ... Read More »

The Warren County Commission unanimously approved an in lieu of taxes for the expansion of the Morrison Bridgestone Plant Monday night. County Executive Terry Bell said the company’s tax bill set at $650,000 from 2027 to 2047. “That is a general procedure to give companies a tax break for producing jobs,” Bell said. “They are investing $550 million dollars into ... Read More »