Adult and Teen Challenge Upper Cumberland returning this Saturday with its inaugural Rudolph Run/Walk 5k. Operations Director Cassandra Kite said the program helps women and girls deal with “life-controlling” issues, such as drug addiction, in a 12-month discipleship program. She said the proceeds for this year’s 5k will go to program scholarships. “Sometimes they can’t afford it but it doesn’t ... Read More »

The head of the Tennessee Department of Transportation said he understands congestion continues to increase on Upper Cumberland stretches of Interstate 40. Commissioner Butch Eley joined other T-DOT leaders at a press conference Thursday to address the state’s new “Build With Us” plan. Eley said Monterey mountain and the Baxter interchange examples of where the state needs to get to ... Read More »

Gainesboro Board of Aldermen approved upgrades to the Elk Mountain Pump House at its Thursday night meeting. Mayor Lloyd Williams said the city received two quotes. He said the approved low bid came in at some $14,000. “We have some residents that live up on a hill pretty steep and there’s a pump house halfway through it,” Williams said. “And ... Read More »

Some Clay County residents expressed disappointment with the lack of community investment at Thursday night’s Cumberland River Hospital meeting. Just 20 individuals attended the community meeting at the facility to discuss the possibilities for the hospital. This included three county commissioners and one city official, Mayor Luke Collins. Tom Rohyans said with a decision that affects the whole community, there ... Read More »

City of Smithville received more than $900,000 in a T-DOT multimodal access grant for work on Highway 70 in the city limits.. Mayor Josh Miller said they have applied for the multimodal grant for several years, and this was the first time the scope of the project was approved. He said the funding will be put towards the construction of ... Read More »

A grading project at the Clarkrange Regional Business Park is celebrating completion. UCDD Economic Development Planner Aaron Lay said the work involved basic site management and leveling out topographical challenges. “This really helps mitigate risks for potential businesses when they’re looking at sites,” Lay said. “We’ve already done some geotechnical work, the site is graded, and there’s an access drive. ... Read More »

An Overton County non-profit is working to help get animals off the streets and properly cared for. Overton County residents say Treasured Souls Animal Rescue is in need of more resources to provide food, housing, and healthcare for the animals. Owner Maureen Schaffer she has been working with city and county officials to hopefully find additional aid. “Maybe if there’s ... Read More »

A Putnam County man involved in a bank robbery apprehended by the US Marshal’s Services and Putnam County Sheriff’s Office early Thursday. Howard Bohannon was in federal violation for a previous bank robbery conviction in which he was on supervised release. According to the Sheriff’s Office, Bohannon has a lengthy criminal history. In a statement, Sheriff Eddie Farris said, “The ... Read More »

Fentress County working to make its Solid Waste Department more attractive to potential truck drivers. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said the commission recently approved a $2 per hour raise for licensed commercial drivers. “And when that goes into effect we’re hopeful that will help us get that all fixed up,” Johnson said. “We’re looking to make sure we can get ... Read More »

Cumberland River Hospital Owner Johnny Presley said Boa Vida remains interested in reopening Celina’s hospital–but a county commission vote left them shaken. Presley said there is concern that the county’s decision on funding could jeopardize efforts. He said they are hopeful that with a majority of the community in favor of the hospital reopening, they can get the county to ... Read More »