Jackson County Schools will host a school safety day for teachers on December 12th. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said the administration underwent safety training over the summer and thought it was important information. She said teachers will work with Tennessee Highway Patrol will go over safety plans, do school walk-throughs, and do scenarios of emergency situations. “Just make a ... Read More »

Upper Cumberland Air Fair saw a successful weekend for the second year in a row. Airport Manager Dean Selby said the event was met with a lot of positive feedback. He said one particular challenge from this year’s event was less military activity. “Because of the hurricane that had just occurred in Florida we had several of them that had ... Read More »

Governor Bill Lee set to visit Spencer this week as part of this year’s Governor’s Rural Opportunity Summit. The Summit focuses on at-risk and distressed counties by engaging city and county mayors, education and economic leaders, and cabinet members. Lee will speak for about 15 minutes at the Fall Creek Falls Lodge about the continued commitment to rural Tennessee.   Read More »

The newest member of Cookeville Regional Medical Center’s urology team brings the capability of new and innovative procedures. Dr. Robert Parham has over 14 years of robotic experience, allowing the facility to re-introduce robotics as a treatment option. Parham said he also brings a new treatment option for female incontinence called bulkamid. “The reason I actually really like this opportunity ... Read More »

A Gainesboro nurse has been recognized as the Nashville Caregiver of the Year. Lindsey Woosley has been with Mabry Health for 14 years. She said she feels honored and humbled to have received the recognition. “The best part of the job for me is seeing the smiles on my little residents’ faces when we do certain activities,” Woosley said. “And ... Read More »

Fentress County Fire Department applying for a gear and training grant. Chief Larry Cooper said the State Fire Marshal’s Office can help provide funding to fire departments across the state to make needed purchases. He said the funding focuses on protective equipment for firefighters. “We’ve got a need for several sets of fire gear to be purchased for the firemen,” ... Read More »

Warren County will be the setting of a new streaming show that combines two unlikely aspects: real estate development and tap dancing. Star Atticus Ray said “Rhythm With Views” will follow him as he brings a new twist to fixer-upper television programs. Instead of teaching viewers how to flip their homes, Ray said he wants to showcase the possibility to ... Read More »

This weekend makes a good time to kick off holiday shopping not only with Black Friday, but with Small Business Saturday. That’s according to Melanie Graham, the Office Manager of the Crossville-Cumberland County Chamber of Commerce. Graham said that the idea behind Small Business Saturday is to drive more people to shop locally. “We have so many energetic and talented ... Read More »

Cordell Hull Birthplace State Park the recipient of a $3,900 Tennessee Arts Commission grant for the 5th year in a row. Park Manager Monique Johnson said the funding helps cover the cost of folk arts events that the park hosts throughout the year. She said those events include classes that teach people traditional crafts of the area from the 19th ... Read More »

Best Friends Animal Sanctuary seeking help with resources as the non-profit continue to care for animals in Fentress County. President Sharon Cravens said the County Commission recently approved $400 a month to help with electric bills. She said while they are grateful for the aid, it’s not enough. “I know they have their budget they have to go by and ... Read More »