Cookeville’s Third Thursday Concerts return this week at Dogwood Park. The Cookeville based band Kinfolk will kick off this summer with covers of classic hits and original songs. Cookeville Cultural Arts Superintendent Chad McDonald said he is excited to finally get live music in Dogwood Park, again. “Attending events in Dogwood Park is really nice,” McDonald said. “It is nice ... Read More »

Clay County’s recycling convenience centers have reopened. Interim Director of Solid Waste Ann Deckard said since the Covid shutdown ended, residents have been doing their part to help the environment. “Our county considers it very important,” Deckard said. “Due to the fact that we love recycling and try to promote it all we can. We try to keep everything that ... Read More »

The Putnam County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is hosting an online auction to raise funds. Casa Coordinator Darlene Jones said the funds from the auction will go towards recruiting and training advocates. These advocates volunteer to be the voice of children in court under DCS custody and find homes for abused and neglected children. “These are children who are in trauma situations ... Read More »

Renovations to McMinnville’s Civic Center should still be completed by September despite minor delays. McMinnville City Administrator Nolan Ming said with a project this size, you are going to run into problems you did not plan for. The combination of the smaller design problems caused the general contractor to ask for a 21 day extension. “We were surprised that we ... Read More »

Upper Cumberland Regional Airport has a new traffic control plan for the airport to reduce the risk of accidents. Manager Dean Selby said the airport has made agreements with several aircraft operators to not allow vehicles within 100 feet of an aircraft. Selby said an accident would occur eventually if traffic precautions were not implemented. “We are kinda modifying the ... Read More »

The Bufford Pusser exhibit at the Baxter Depot is now open for visitors to honor the police officers of Putnam County. Bufford Pusser was Sheriff of McNairy County, Tennessee, from 1964 to 1970. He has been the inspiration for many books, songs and movies for his efforts against crime. Baxter Police Department Chaplin Tim Sharp has collected Bufford Pusser memorabilia ... Read More »

A local OBGYN has seen pregnancies almost double during the Covid stay at home order. OBGYN Namaste of McMinnville reported 61 pregnancies from May to June this year. Last year, the healthcare provider saw only 33 pregnancies. OBGYN Namaste Medical Assistant Hannah Shay said this is a small sample size but point towards a Covid baby boom. “Back in the ... Read More »

I Love Lucy and The Andy Griffith Show crossover in Granville’s grand opening of the Mayberry I Love Lucy Museum. President of the Granville Museum Randall Clemons said the museum will open on June 13th and tell the story and connections of both TV shows. The museum includes recreations of multiple settings from each show and a 30 year collection ... Read More »

Jackson County High School will receive a new paint job this summer. The hallways, lockers and the concession building will be painted to match the theme of the remaining parts of the school. The project is currently out for bid. Jackson County Director of Schools Kristy Brown said taking pride in your school’s environment shows students the importance of the ... Read More »

Tennessee First Lady Maria Lee visited volunteers at Gainesboro’s New Hope Baptist Church Thursday morning. The First Lady helped load food and water into local residents vehicles. Lee said many people are in great need for food during these hard times. She hopes by volunteering and meeting the people of Jackson County that the community will feel encouraged. “We hope ... Read More »