The Appalachian Center for Craft returns for its 24th Celebration of Craft this Saturday. Programs Manager Gail Gentry said that the event originally began as a celebration that the craft center had been saved from closing its doors. She said that since then, it has evolved into a celebration of everything the craft center has become especially after the pandemic. ... Read More »

A team of White County emergency personnel returned from Sevier County today after they joined 72 fire departments across the state in answering the call for mutual aid from Sevier County. EMA Director Matt McBride said that he and his team of four took a brush truck and fire tanker to help contain some 3700 acres of wildfire. He said ... Read More »

City of Crossville has moved its Codes Department. City Manager Greg Wood said that the department will move from the basement up to the 4th floor of City Hall. “We have to cover so much area in the county and especially with the new racetrack going up in the east end of the county it’s going to take our folks ... Read More »

City of Algood wants residents to be aware of a system error on their paper water bills. City Administrator Keith Morrison said that residents who received their paper bill in the mail will see the wrong amount listed due to a system error. He said that an incorrect data file went to the billing company so a bill could be ... Read More »

Cookeville Fire Department responded to a two-hour call for a storage structure fire around midnight on Thursday on Stout Street. Battalion Chief Shawn Roberson said that Cookeville Police were the first on the scene. He said that once CFD members arrived, they were able to suppress the fire quickly with no injury and no spread. Roberson said that the fire ... Read More »

Jackson County residents will now have the opportunity to compete in the Putnam County Fairest of the Fair. Chair Shannon Hayes said that before the fair board’s vote, only Putnam County residents and students were allowed to compete. She said that for several years now, the Fairest of the Fair Board has fielded questions from Jackson County ladies who haven’t ... Read More »

Some Tennessee Tech faculty members calling a state bill about “divisive concepts” in colleges a “big concern” The bill would allow students to sue public colleges and universities if they feel they’ve been unfairly punished for not accepting certain ideas and concepts. History Professor Troy Smith said some “divisive concepts,” such as unconscious bias or structural racism, are fundamental concepts ... Read More »

Upperman High School to celebrate the long and successful career of Coach Dana McWilliams by renaming the basketball court in her honor. Athletic Director Ross Fanning said the administration decided it was about time for some well-deserved recognition. “She has 731 wins, three state championships, three state runner-ups, three additional final four seasons,” Fanning said. “She’s been Tennesseean Coach of ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech’s “I Heart Tech” initiative raised some $173,262 for student-focused causes. The initiative was originally started in 2019. This year, the dean of each college identified one or more areas that could benefit from private support, and causes ranged from scholarships and emergency grants to student travel funds. Gifts ranged from $5 to $29,000 and supported more than 103 ... Read More »

Fentress County working to improve signage at Big South Fork Park. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said that the county is working to get a grant reimbursement that could cover an estimated $2 million of work. He said that estimate includes engineering services, road upgrades, and signage upgrades. “This is a big thing in Fentress County for our tourism, Big South ... Read More »