Governor Bill Lee announced Tuesday that Tennessee would end all federally funded pandemic unemployment compensation programs, and Upper Cumberland workforce agencies are expecting to see an increase in activity. Becky Hull, Executive Director for the Upper Cumberland Local Workforce Development Board, said they have been trying to fill a large number of job openings since businesses started opening back up. ... Read More »

Grab a cold one at your favorite local brewery in celebration of American Craft Beer Week. The Brewers Association invites beer-lovers to support local businesses this week who work hard to provide their communities with delicious craft beer. Red Silo Brewing Company CEO Mark Van der Bleek said he thinks the Upper Cumberland has grown into a hot spot for ... Read More »

The Highway 52 Yard Sale will make a return for its twenty-first year this weekend. Macon County Chamber of Commerce Director Brenda Hiett said she expects a bigger turnout than previous years due to missing last year because of COVID. Typically visitors can expect roughly 500 vendors from all over that bring antiques, crafts, food and other treasures. “We’re getting ... Read More »

Cookeville’s Leisure Services Department will unveil the first draft of its 10-year recreation master plan at a Monday public meeting. The draft is the result of research, surveys, and comparisons done by consulting group Kimley-Horn in partnership with the Leisure Services Department. Director Rick Woods said the master plan will as a road map for how Cookeville can improve its ... Read More »

Andy Gross is bringing his comedy, magic and ventriloquism to the people of Crossville at the Palace Theatre on May 14th. Gross is nationally-known entertainer that has been featured on The Ellen Show, CNN, ABC, FOX, and has millions of views on the internet. Palace Theatre supervisor Todd Olson said Gross’ talents are fascinating form of entertainment suitable for all ... Read More »

Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation reports scammers posing as company employees in Jackson County. UCEMC CEO and General Manager Jennifer Brogdon said that people in a black suburban would approach residents saying they were company employees who wanted to check on things in the home, but then would later return and break into their cars and steal things “I think ... Read More »

Cookeville City Council Member Eric Walker wants money in the new budget under consideration set aside for Cookeville’s entranceways. Walker said TDOT is allowing cities to have a bigger role in improving entranceways to make them more appealing to both visitors and residents. “So when you enter the city of Cookeville, you know where you’re at and it’s more than ... Read More »

Starting Wednesday, May 12th, the federal government will subsidize up to $50 of internet cost for some households through the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program. Ben Lomand Connect Marketing and Public Relations Manager Bryan Kell said the program will aid families who qualify by providing more affordable costs for internet use. “I think any time you can receive help on any ... Read More »

Two Algood police officers diffused a potential suicide attempt involving a young man on Tuesday. Officers Matthew Tyree and Kyle Meyer were observing traffic around 5:30 Tuesday morning when a young man bloody with self-inflicted cuts approached them with two large pocket knives. Algood Police Chief Dale Armour said the officers were able to disorient the young man by circling ... Read More »

Prescott South Middle School invites the community to see their 55-person cast in its production of “Matilda Jr.,” a musical adaptation of the Roald Dahl book featuring a magical little girl with a big heart. The students have been rehearsing since December, and are ready and excited to showcase their talents to the community. Director and teacher at Prescott Middle ... Read More »