Cookeville High School will auction off a house built by students in the Carpentry Program. The class builds a house every year and the money they receive from the sale is invested back into the program. Cookeville Instructor Randy Mansell said students get valuable building experience from the project. “I want them to be job-ready if this is what they ... Read More »

Baxter one step closer to state approval of its sewer rehabilitation project, with permits possible in the next 30 days. City of Baxter Engineer Tom Bennett told Aldermen the project will renovate the sewer system in 50 sections across the city. “We will need to have more discussions about where that’s going to be taking place, the impacts, the traffic ... Read More »

Baxter Aldermen said Thursday they wanted to spend more time on evaluating applicants, before deciding on a new Police Chief. Interviews began Tuesday from internal and external candidates selected by MTAS. Aldermen Greg Phillips said he needs more time to think about the choice. “We have a great bunch of guys that’s applying for the Police Chief job,” Phillips said. ... Read More »

Crossville City Council set to approve the bidding process for its new fire station on Interstate Drive next week. The council got its first look at the floor plans for an additional fire department facility. The facility is listed as a sum of 10,700 square feet. With concerns of what the cost of the project would be Crossville Fire Chief ... Read More »

Dekalb County’s Haven of Hope has launched a new program to help those struggling with addiction. The program is designed for addicts to receive help battling drug and alcohol addiction. Haven of Hope Licensed Mental Health Counselor Tena Cope said addiction runs rampant in the Upper Cumberland. Cope said the program provides a great opportunity for addicts to talk about ... Read More »

Sparta First Baptist Church will host a concert Friday night featuring Grammy Award Winner David Phelps. Phelps has topped the Billboard charts with gospel and secular music. Phelps was a member of the Gaither Vocal Band and during his tenure, he won a Grammy Award for Best Southern, Country or Bluegrass Gospel Album. Sparta First Baptist Church Pastor of Worship ... Read More »

Monterey Board of Aldermen adopted a budget for the upcoming fiscal year after its third reading. The budget includes a three percent property tax increase. The process began with a 17-cent increase. With effort and consideration, the board cut some of the tourism marketing and department purchases budget to compensate and prevent a more significant tax increase. The board unanimously ... Read More »

Monterey Board of Aldermen approved a bid to construct a Kayak Launch Dock Monday at Meadow Creek Park. The launching dock will be wheelchair accessible and consist of a walkway to the kayak ramp. Monterey Mayor Mark Farley said this is one of many steps in improving the park. “Well that’s just a little more draw to bring a little ... Read More »

A non-profit called the Moms of Van Buren County, looking for volunteers. The group hosts events for families to provide things to do. President and Founder Jessica Christenberry said they want to keep kids engaged in activities. “That’s what we strive for we want to help the kids and we want them to have something to do,” Christenberry.  “There’s so ... Read More »