Friday would have been the first day for the Sparta Green Market. The market will now return for the 2020 season June 19th. Co-Founder Steve Ware said the market will run from June until October from 4-7 p.m. every third Friday. “We decided to push it back because it is a gathering place of people,” Ware said “Even though it ... Read More »

The City of Cookeville will begin accepting bids next week for its new police station. Cookeville Police Major Scott Winfrey said the overall design of the building has now been completed. Winfrey said the department’s main goal and challenge while planning the new facility was making the building as efficient as possible. “We didn’t want a lot of wasted time, ... Read More »

Marinas across the Upper Cumberland are expecting a busier summer. Wildwood Marina and Resort Owner John Deane said the resort’s social media interactions and preseason bookings are higher than usual. Deane said he hopes the resort is able to accommodate guests while still practicing social distancing. “There’s a hunger for people to get out of the house and get some ... Read More »

Cookeville High School is adding a storefront glass wall to increase security measures to their main entrance by next school year. Director of Facilities John Magura said the wall will be installed to direct any person entering the building to the main office. Currently, visitors can access the main corridor straight from the entrance. “What we are trying to do ... Read More »

Cookeville Public Works is currently awaiting approval for a T-DOT Surface Transportation Block Grant to install sidewalks on Interstate Drive. Public Works Director Jeff Brown said the new sidewalk will stretch from Willow Avenue to the west side of Jefferson between Interstate Drive and Walnut Avenue. “There is a lot of pedestrian traffic through that area,” Brown said. “We are ... Read More »

The Cumberland County Playhouse is preparing to announce a new summer schedule next week with two outdoor performances. The Playhouse has been in close contact with local and state officials to discuss reopening options. CEO Bryce McDonald said at this time, their best option for social distancing is performing outdoors. “The sad truth of it is no one truly knows ... Read More »

Construction on Cookeville’s brand new Cane Creek Dog Park will begin this Fall. “We are still in the planning stages,” Cookeville Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said. “We are developing plans as we speak, and we hope to have our plans finalized this summer.” The city included the plan in a master plan for Cane Creek Park four years ago. ... Read More »

The Biz Foundry is moving their Made Here Market event to the virtual world on Saturday, May 16th. The Made Here Market was originally scheduled for April, but was postponed. Tiffany Anton of the Biz Foundry said artists and craftsmen will now have the opportunity to display and sell their wares to viewers online. “We’re hoping that it’s a combination ... Read More »

Overton’s Adult and Teen Challenge of the Upper Cumberland is expanding their campus this summer with a new multipurpose building.Executive Director Tim McLauchlin said the 5,700 sq. foot building will include a commercial kitchen, a two bedroom apartment and seat around 200 people. Currently, the organization feeds around 35 people out of a residential kitchen and can only seat around ... Read More »

Overton EMS Director Jim Morgan said two new ambulances are on the way and should be operating no later than September. “We will have to have an inspection performed by the state to make sure all the equipment is on there,” Morgan said. “We will receive a permit by the state of Tennessee then we will have to put all ... Read More »