Those attending the Liberty Square Lester Flatt Celebration in Sparta Saturday may see a 7th grader educating the public about organ donations. Maylee Graham attends White County Middle School. She is 2022’s Miss Volunteer State with organ donor awareness as her platform. Graham saw first hand how a organ donor can impact a family. “My great aunt had a kidney ... Read More »

The Sparta Board of Aldermen approved a resolution Thursday night that gives priority to businesses when a new sewer connection becomes available. The city is currently under a moratorium issued by the state limiting new sewer taps. Mayor Jerry Lowery said if a tap is disconnected, a new connection can be issued. “With that one to one swap, there is ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech President Phil Oldham received a six percent raise and high praise from his latest performance evaluation. Vice-Chair Teresa Vanhooser told the Board of Trustees Thursday that Oldham ranked highly on achieving goals and leadership efforts. Trustee Tom Jones commented on Oldham’s leadership following the Board of Trustees’ approval Thursday. “I really think the president is doing a great ... Read More »

The Biz Foundry in partnership with the Highlands Economic Partnership will host its first-ever pitch competition. Vice-President Tiffany Anton said the Start Here Pitch Competition takes place November 17th giving startups a chance for a $10,000 investment into their business. “Sometimes people think that they can’t have a million dollar business without going to New York, California or even Nashville,” ... Read More »

The demolition of Tennessee Tech’s Crawford Hall has been added to the university’s master plan. The only residential hall on the main quad was to be renovated for classroom space. Planning and Finance Vice-President Claire Stinson said after discussion, it was found that the land would be better used for a new development. “The cost to renovate Crawford and the ... Read More »

The Crossville City Council will vote next week to buy a new camera system for the police department. Police Chief Jessie Brooks said the some $200,000 purchase includes 42 body cameras and in-car cameras for a fleet of 24 vehicles. “We decided that we want to go with both,” Brooks said. “Our old system is about 14-years-old and it still ... Read More »

The Cookeville Community Center getting a new look thanks to some capital projects. Putnam County Parks and Recreation Director John Ross Albertson said the classic red brick and green roof people know will soon be mostly gray after a roofing and painting project. “We were having quite a few leaks, and it had been something that’s been on our radar ... Read More »

Celebrate Recovery Rickman- a new group formed by local churches to give community to those struggling. I Am Worship Pastor Mark Ogletree said the organization focuses on more than just addiction. Ogletree said the meetings will help people find community on any vice that could prohibit your life. “There’s a need,” Ogletree said. “There are people that have hurts, habits ... Read More »

The time is now to get your flu shot. Overton County Health Department Nursing Supervisor Megan Reeder said the spread of influenza will soon increase. Reeder said as the weather gets colder, more people gather causing transmissions to rise. “We strongly recommend the flu vaccine to help prevent illness and the spread of influenza,” Reeder said. “So if someone is ... Read More »

The push for Virgin Falls to become a state park remains a priority for some state officials. Sparta White County Chamber of Commerce President Marvin Bullock said the effort may seem slow, but through his communications, the designation is still very much alive. “This is a pretty big undertaking to create a state park,” Bullock said. “Our’s is unique in ... Read More »