Over 500 full-size American flags flying at Garrison Park in Crossville honoring veterans as a part of the inaugural Field of Honor event. Event Coordinator Jean Smith said she got the idea when she saw a similar memorial in Nashville. Smith said she and her husband wanted to bring the event to the veterans of Cumberland County. “When you look ... Read More »

More than 800 people voted early in Van Buren County, a turnout that Election Administrator Wayne Simmons said was good for November. Spencer saw 323 people vote early in a competitive city mayor race. Alisa Farmer, Duane Hodges and Incumbent Mickey Robinson all running for the seat. Simmons said the county overall had 821 voters. Simmons said he does not ... Read More »

The Tennessee Central Rail Trail Authority approved an engineering group to lead a possible expansion of the trail Monday. Chair Brian Payne said said the board received two proposals to extend the trail east from Algood to Parragon Road. Payne said after a subcommittee scored the firms, the board moved forward with RaganSmith Associates out of Nashville. “It was relatively ... Read More »

The new Patton House Doll Museum and Veterans facility in Putnam County should be completed by the end of the year. That is according to Mayor Randy Porter. Porter said painting and flooring are about to begin for the some 6,200 square foot building. “It’s going to be a nice facility, and I think the public will enjoy it, especially ... Read More »

The tragic accidental death of a three-year-old child in Algood Thursday reinforces the importance of gun safety. Police Chief Dale Armour said the incident served as “a wake up call.” Armour said any unattended firearm should be left unloaded and safely stored away. “I think sometimes people do become too comfortable that they think nothing is going to happen,” Armour ... Read More »

Overton County Executive Steven Barlow said he is exploring land options to hopefully recruit a grocery store to the Hanging Limb area. “It is as much as 14 miles to the closest grocery store up there,” Barlow said. “We are looking into trying to help the citizens there for them to be able to go and buy their own groceries.” ... Read More »

Crossville Mayor James Mayberry’s eight years of leading the city comes to an end as a new mayor will be elected Tuesday. Mayberry has reached his term limit. Mayberry said when he entered office, residents voiced concerns of drug use and a dying downtown. Mayberry said he believes he made a positive impact on the two issues. “Over these last ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech is in the process of a campus wide compensation study to target any gaps in pay among faculty and staff. President Phil Oldham said the university is trying to stay competitive with other markets. Oldham said finding talent for strategic positions such as research administration has been challenge. ‘We’re competing with a lot of other institutions for a ... Read More »

Drivers traveling on I-40 towards Cookeville Saturday night should expect some traffic. I-40 eastbound near mile marker 275 will be shut down “for an extended amount of time” according to a traffic alert. The last known closure time was approximately an hour. Read More »

This week in the Upper Cumberland White County will host three committee meetings Monday. The company Waste Management is set to present to the Solid Waste Committee. Commissioners will also discuss the future of the landfill including the diversion of residential trash. The county’s steering committees will discuss the reappointment of the Parks and Recreation Subcommittee and the application of ... Read More »