Churches in the Upper Cumberland prepare to meet in sanctuary in the coming weeks.   Cumberland Fellowship Church in Crossville will begin regular services starting May 17th. Administrative pastor Bob Tollich said their congregation started making plans last week to reopen at half capacity.   “I know folks are excited ,” Tollich. ” We are just excited to see them ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech is finding new ways to celebrate teachers after cancelling the the 6th Annual College of Education and Teacher Appreciation Awards Associate Dean of the College of Education Julie Baker said the traditional celebration includes over a hundred teachers being recognized. This year, they are asking students to express their gratitude for teachers through phone or social media. “This ... Read More »

The UT Ag. Extension of Overton County is encouraging people to increase physical activity by joining their May Marathon . Participants have all of May to walk a half marathon (13 miles) or a full marathon (26 miles.) in their own time. Extension Agent Christina Swallows said the objective is to walk daily to be healthier. “No matter where someone ... Read More »

Livingston will not open the city pool this summer and will instead use the next several months to repair the pool. Livingston Mayor Curtis Hayes said COVID-19 would keep the pool closed for several more weeks in order to limit social gathering. “We normal close it around August when school opens anyway,” Hayes said. “This is a great time to ... Read More »

Upper Cumberland United Methodist Churches will remain closed until May 31st. The First United Methodist Church of Cookeville Minister of Connection and Care Rob Wheeler said The Tennessee Conference of The United Methodist Church made the decision for the safety and health of the congregation. “We are trying to be as cautious as possible for the people in our church ... Read More »

Monterey’s Water and Sewer Committee will recommend and present a water rate increase to the Board of Mayor and Alderman at Monday night’s meeting. Water Treatment Plant Supervisor Duane Jarrett said the five percent water rate increase compensates for the increased cost of living. The last price adjustment for water in Monterey happened in 2017. “Every year it gets about ... Read More »

The Biz Foundry and the Tennessee Small Business Development Center will host a Zoom Up Your Revenue meeting on Monday. Biz Foundry Operations Manager Tiffany Anton said the meeting is designed for small business owners in the Upper Cumberland to explore new business ideas. “Even if you are not yet in business and you have an idea and you want ... Read More »

The Sparta White County YMCA will move its free essential child care to the Old Findlay Elementary School starting Monday. CEO Kyle Goff said the move comes as the YMCA reopens Monday to members. The state instituted the free child care two weeks ago for all essential workers. While the child care is not specific to healthcare workers, Goff said ... Read More »

Three suspects arrested Thursday night after a high-speed pursuit of a stolen vehicle ended on Monterey’s Highway 70 North. Monterey Police Chief Bill Randolph said the vehicle drove through two spike strips before being stopped. Randolph said Monterey Police ended the pursuit on foot near Holly Street and Stratton Avenue after the suspects abandoned the vehicle between two houses. The ... Read More »

Cumberland Caverns in McMinnville will reopen Friday with limited access. Cumberland Caverns General manager Travis Young said they are trying their best to follow Governor Lee’s recommendations of social distancing by limiting access to the caverns. “You can stand six feet apart and social distance on the tour with ten people no problem, and be able to enjoy, see and ... Read More »