Cumberland River Hospital Owner Johnny Presley has dropped his lawsuit against Celina, Clay County and EMS leaders at the time of the facility’s closure. Attorney Jimmy White reported the development to the Celina Board of Alderman Tuesday night. Mayor Luke Collins said Presley plans to reconsider selling the facility. “I think he is working towards getting that thing, so he ... Read More »

Byrdstown Mayor Sam Gibson pursuing a property purchase to add storage and parking for city use. The Board of Aldermen voted Monday for Gibson to move forward on the deal pending an appraisal. Gibson said the property is the old builder supply building on Olympus Drive. “It’ll be a great asset to the city if we can purchase that,” Gibson ... Read More »

Cookeville’s Cityscape Board Chair Eric Walker said he is not concerned about the recent turnover with the downtown revitalization’s Executive Director position. The non-profit has had three different directors since 2019. Walker said he sees the turnover as a natural part of the profession. “In the non-profit world, I think you do see some transition and some change,” Walker said. ... Read More »

White County Schools mid-year benchmark testing showing dips in language arts and math for students. School systems take three tests each year to judge where students stand leading up to state standardized exams. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said there were a lot of good scores, but data such as 4th grade math caused concern. “What we were particularly interested ... Read More »

Sparta in the design stage of replacing two water pumps at its Story Mountain station. Public Works Director Dillard Quick said the city has $115,000 budgeted to upgrade equipment that serves about 20 homes. “These pumps are probably 30 to 35-years-old, and it’s the only pumps that supply the water for Story Mountain,” Quick said. “The shafts are worn and ... Read More »

The Baxter Friends of the Depot wants the Central Rail Trail to connect to its community. The group met with the Rail Trail Authority to discuss options to make the project happen. Members Charles Womack said the possibility of creating its own rail trail friends group could possibly help with the expansion. “It’s more of a hypothetical, but my goal ... Read More »

The Cookeville Industrial Development Board wants to take a further look at the board’s bylaws. Chair Bob Bell said members will review the possibility of allowing electronic attendance. Bell-1                   (:17)                     Q. Look At That Bell said the board saw good attendance when the ... Read More »

With a break from the cold and warmer weather around the corner, you may be thinking about starting that long-awaited yard project. But before you dig, the Cookeville Gas Department encourages a call to 8-1-1. Administrative & Compliance Superintendent Roger Phillips said customers have received a bill stuffer about the service in their bills this month. “You put yourself at ... Read More »

This week in the Upper Cumberland the Crossville City Council will meet with Upland Design Group to review options for its indoor recreation facility project. The meeting starts at 10:00 a.m. at city hall. The Overton County Commission will consider approving a bid for a jail roof project Monday. The county received four bids in total. Commissioners will vote on ... Read More »

State Representative Ryan Williams carrying legislation that would add state funding incentives to recruit more respite care workers. It is a follow-up bill to a passed law last year that funds four hours of care to about 300 families across the state. After its first year of implementation, Williams said the money has yet to be used because a lack ... Read More »