Cookeville Biz Foundry celebrated the expansion of its Cedar Avenue location at a Monday night event. Vice President Tiffany Anton said the process to expand has been some two years in the making. She said the expansion doubles the size of the facility, including eight more private offices, two small conference rooms, and two more workspaces. “COVID definitely offered us ... Read More »

Cookeville Planning Commission tabled an attempt Monday night to address an eyesore on one of Cookeville’s major entranceways. Billy Grogan, owner of Bob’s Body Shop on Highway 70, said he wants to improve the current zoning so he can build a structure for a customizable automotive paint business. Grogan said he already has removed some 2,700 cars since inheriting the ... Read More »

York Institute hoping to implement an 80-year forestry program for students to learn sustainable forestry and business practices. School Director John Bush said that CTE Director Sam Brown came up with the idea. Bush said that they want to be able to teach their students how to make the most of the land and use natural resources to their benefit. ... Read More »

Local law enforcement reporting stolen catalytic converters an issue across the Upper Cumberland. Overton County Sheriff Jason Garrett said that the issue was at its height during the pandemic. He said that it’s a crime that’s easy to commit and quick to accomplish. “The price that they were getting for the catalytic converter, and it was for the materials inside ... Read More »

Jackson County High School students are getting some real-world experience that has nothing to do with careers and jobs. Principal Jason Hardy said that the school has been partnering with UT Extension to send students through the “On My Own Simulation.” The program helps students understand more about the economics of being on their own. “As they find out once ... Read More »

Putnam County’s Veterans Service Officer said a new Putnam County Veterans building should be a positive for the veterans it will serve. Some local vets disagree. The county has started the process of replacing the facility at 90 Spring Street with a new building at the site of the former Doll House museum. Several veterans told county commissioners this week ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech’s International Friends Program hosting a banquet to celebrate students and their host families this Saturday from 5 p.m. to 8p.m. Chair Pamela Ethridge said that the banquet will feature food and music from all over the world. She said the program is a chance for students to connect with one another and feel support while attending an American ... Read More »

A four-vehicle collision slowed traffic on Interstate 40 near mile marker 297 on Friday afternoon. 75-year-old Edward Henneman of Maryland was traveling in a 2019 Nissan Rogue when he slowed due to stopped traffic ahead. 35-year-old Michael Leos of Tennessee then struck the rear of Henneman’s vehicle. 41-year-old Michael Spivey was unable to stop in time and then struck Leos. ... Read More »

Algood Planning Commission unanimously approved the final site plans for a new 64-unit property on Quinland Lake Road. UCDD Deputy Director Tommy Lee said that the plan includes one 10-unit building at the front of the property and two other 27-unit buildings at the back. He said that developers Bear Lake Partners were also responsible for the Greenwood Place complex, ... Read More »

Jackson County School Board will bid out for rubber mulch instead of wood at Dodson Branch School and Jackson County Middle School. Maintenance Supervisor Josh Morgan said that the cost will be more upfront, but will better serve the school in the long run both in finance and student safety. “That material cost is probably going to be around closer ... Read More »