Cookeville’s Public Works Department is already prepping for winter storms by purchasing road de-icing salt. Director Greg Brown said that de-icing salt plays a key role in driving on icy roads. However, he said there can be a point where it becomes less effective. “The colder it is the less efficient the salt works,” Brown said. “So when it gets ... Read More »

Cookeville Performing Arts Center is hosting auditions for its Backstage Series production of “The Half-Life of Marie Curie,” by Lauren Gunderson. Cultural Arts Coordinator Kimberly Frick-Welker said that auditions on Monday are for the two roles in the show directed by Steve Gwilt. “It delves into the friendship of two extraordinary women, both scientists,” Frick-Welker said. “We had Marie Curie ... Read More »

Pickett County’s authentic log cabin, the Amonett House, aiming to finish rebuilding work by the first of the year. Byrdstown-Pickett County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Billy Robbins said the county has wanted to turn the 1830s cabin into an attraction for some time. He said it was a $25,000 ThreeStar grant and additional help from the Ammonett family that ... Read More »

Dale Holloween makes a return to the Byrdstown Activities Park. Mayor Sam Gibson said that the celebration will be held on October 30th, the Saturday night before Halloween. He said that there will be businesses and churches ready to go to hand out candy to trick-or-treaters who attend. “We try to invite as many people that would like to participate,” ... Read More »

Cookeville High School has started a new tradition with its senior athletes. “My Jersey, Our Journey” is a new program started by Assistant Principal Michelle Bowman, Counselor Julie Smith, and Football Coach Jimmy Maynord. Bowman said that senior football players will give their jersey to a faculty or staff member who made a positive impact in their lives. “They feel ... Read More »

The presence of COVID saw many people forgoing important medical needs over the past year and a half, including cancer screenings. Cookeville Regional Medical Center Imaging Medical Director Dr. Donnie Huff said that despite CRMC having the capability to provide such services, many people felt unsafe in a hospital environment. He said that early screenings, especially in light of Breast ... Read More »

The Friends of the Art Circle Public Library in Crossville are hosting another book clearance sale until Saturday, October 30th. Board Member Louise Nee said that the group has been hosting the event in one form or another for several years. She said that the friends host it to support the library. “This clearance sale is meant to get rid ... Read More »

Stone Memorial High School’s Theater II class is presenting a production of “Ghostchasers” by Tim Kelly. Theater Teacher and Director Eleni Fragopoulos said that the high school’s theater department teaches students from backstage skills in costumes and set-building to the history of theater. “”Kids are natural performers,” Fragopoulos said. “They don’t have the depth of the performance or where its ... Read More »

Cookeville Regional Medical Center project current COVID trends to remain steady over the next two to three months. CEO Paul Korth said that the hospital has seen a significant decrease in COVID patients that have been admitted to the facility. “Internally, we’re probably thinking that the numbers were currently at, which have hovered around 20 to 25 for a couple ... Read More »

An increase in deer activity for this time of year means motorists beware. Overton County Sheriff John Garrett said that hunting season and rutting season are driving deer from their normal routines. He said that motorists should take time to slow down and drive carefully. “The worst thing that they can do is panic,” Garrett said. “Slow down, stay on ... Read More »