The Village Inn located on Crossville’s Burnett Street has been closed due to multiple code violations. Police Captain Brian Eckelson said what started with a warrant being served for a long-time narcotics investigation turned into building compliance checks by the codes and fire safety departments. “The overhead walkways that are concrete have deteriorated and some are missing and falling concrete ... Read More »

Clay County Budget Committee has sent its recommended budget to the full commission for approval. Mayor Dale Reagan said this year’s budget includes progressing on one major long-term project: the county’s jail. “The Fire Marshal has gone over the plans and there were a few things that needed to be done so that’s gone back to our architect and engineering ... Read More »

All 12 of Overton County’s Fire Departments are set to get new mini pumpers. Overton County Fire Chief’s Association Chair Scott Ray said the county was able to purchase them through a grant opportunity and aid from the Upper Cumberland Development District. He said the mini pumper has a fire engine pump and hose with the capability to pump 200 gallons ... Read More »

A White County Elementary School teacher has been named one of nine finalists for Tennessee’s Teacher of the Year. Aleta Apple is an Interventionist at Woodland Park Elementary School. The 2022-23 Tennessee Teacher of the Year, and winners for each grand division of the state, will be selected from this group and announced during an honorary banquet this fall. Read More »

Cookeville Regional Medical Center will consider purchasing some 40,000 square feet of land on North Cedar Avenue. The hospital board’s Finance Committee approved the purchase Tuesday night. CEO Paul Korth said the city of Cookeville offered the land back to the hospital after closing on it. “We will use this for parking, I think it will be extended parking for ... Read More »

Growth, growing pains, diversity, police and fire coverage, the future of Cookeville Regional, and the need to elect the mayor individually…some of the issues discussed by the 11 candidates for Cookeville City Council Tuesday night. The 11 candidates participated in a 90-minute forum where residents had the chance to ask questions of concern. Candidate Dee Prince said that when it ... Read More »

Jackson County Football League is asking for the county’s help to improve its operations. Vice President Cody Wright said that youth football has struggled with sharing facilities with Jackson County Middle School and High School. He said their biggest ask from the county is to find a piece of land that could house a new field. “The complications of multiple ... Read More »

Putnam Schools kicks off the school year with an abbreviated day Thursday, with schools set to dismiss at 10 a.m. Communications Supervisor Hannah Davis said the system has this in place to help students get introduced to their schools and teachers. She said it’s particularly helpful for those students who are at a new school or new to the Putnam ... Read More »

Cookeville Planning Commission has approved an amendment to the Planned Commerical Development screening requirements at Old Kentucky Commons. Planning Director Jon Ward said when the city council approved the PCD for Food City in 2019, they also set forth screening requirements that would protect the privacy of Bilbrey Park residents. “The area in question contains some existing, mature trees and ... Read More »

Putnam County School Board has called a special called meeting Wednesday evening. The board will discuss the next steps for the future Park View School project. Director of Schools Corby King said Monday night the project cannot move forward in the current financing plan. The meeting will be held at 5:15 p.m. at the Board of Education. Read More »