The Cumberland House of Hospice of Cumberland County is hosting a shopping fundraiser with Masquerade Fundraising at Fairfield Glade on Tuesday. Hospice volunteer Sherry Koch said visitors can expect to shop for everything from jewelry to children’s items, with everything for just five dollars. “All kinds of jewelry,” Koch said. “Necklaces, rings, watches, hats, scarves, purses, various-sized tote bags, wraps ... Read More »

Crossville City Council will discuss a host of topics at its retreat Tuesday morning. The points of discussion will range from the care of their ballfields to the potential for their indoor rec center. City Manager Greg Wood said that it’s an opportunity for council members to explore options in a less formal, more intimate setting. “You want to go ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech Associate Dean for the College of Education Dr. Julie Baker said new legislation could ease the process to get a teaching license for out-of-state teachers. The bill creates a pathway for qualified teachers to get into classrooms quicker. Baker said that while it takes away the initial barrier to entry, teachers would eventually have to undergo evaluations. “And ... Read More »

Drag racing is a growing issue in parts of the state, and local sheriffs say we see it in the Upper Cumberland as well. Overton County Sheriff John Garrett said when it comes to drag racing, people should stick to the tracks and not the roads. “If you want to drag race, there’s a drag strip up in Cumberland County,” ... Read More »

The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office will host its Citizens Police Academy once again this year. The program offers an in-depth look at how the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office operates. Sheriff Eddie Farris said participants will gain hands-on experience through demonstrations in certain areas of the Office. “Things that we’ll be doing is obviously talking about K-9,” Farris said. “Doing demonstrations, ... Read More »

The Cookeville Police Department will purchase four new hybrid vehicles for $36,000 each. Chief Randy Evans said it was a first for the department. The department will also purchase three standard SUVs at $33,000 each. Evans said they’ve been looking at studies, and motivations for the purchase came from nature of the car industry moving in this direction, and that ... Read More »

In planning for fun at campouts and making s’mores by the campfire, you should also plan for fire safety. Jackson County Fire Chief Jeff Conn said a common mistake among fire-users is not being cautious when starting fires, especially when using accelerants. “A lot of times when the people use a product like that, they’ll get really close to it ... Read More »

Cookeville will not be receiving a visit from the motorcyclist group Run the Wall this holiday weekend. Visitor’s Bureau Executive Director Molly Brown said the group typically stops in on their Memorial Day tour, which was cancelled. She said they had hoped to have them this Fourth of July weekend. “Unfortunately that was cancelled as well so we’re definitely going ... Read More »

The city of Cookeville is pleased with the county’s decision to authorize the sale of the Putnam County Fairgrounds. City Manager James Mills said that this presents an opportunity for commercial development for the city. “Well I mean anytime you have an opportunity to redevelop it’s a positive for the community,” Mills said. “And the other positive is that this ... Read More »

Red, White and Boom returns to the Putnam County Fairgrounds for its seventh annual Fourth of July celebrations this weekend. The weekend will kick off Saturday morning with a classic car show, and have events throughout Saturday and Sunday until the fireworks show at 9 p.m. Mayor Ricky Shelton said they’re excited to have this year’s show be bigger and ... Read More »