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Concern About Bank Struggles Should Not Create Concern About Individuals’ Finances

Concern about the collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank should not drive individuals to participate in bank runs. That’s according to Tennessee Tech Finance Associate Professor Alma Nunez. She said the concern about banks failing and withdrawing funds can actually lead to the failure of the banks themselves. “What we have now is called deposit insurance,” Nunez said. “So the ... Read More »

Overton Fair Hosting Open Volunteer Meeting Next Monday

Overton County Fair Board hosting a meeting to get more community members involved with the fair. Fair Board Member Lacey Pennington said while there are only a limited number of spots to be a member of the fair board, there are ample volunteer opportunities. She said she thinks some people in the public just aren’t aware of all that’s available. ... Read More »

White Co. Commission Rescinds Health And Safety Standards Resolution

The vote to rescind a White County health and safety resolution was met with applause after it passed at the county commission meeting Monday night. The resolution was enacted a few years ago as a way to help the county have leverage when residents needed help to get their properties cleaned up. Commission Chair Robert McCormick said he voted yes ... Read More »

Cookeville Considering Options For Sewer Extension To Highway 70 Annexed Area

City of Cookeville exploring options to extend sewer to residents on Highway 70 around I-40. Water Quality Control Department Director Barry Turner said the area was originally annexed into the city around 2000. He said in the proposed plan of service, water would be extended to the area within 15 years of annexation and sewer would be extended based on ... Read More »

Development Trends Likely To Continue In Western Putnam County

Development in Putnam County likely to continue in the western part of the county. That’s according to Planning Director Kevin Rush. Rush said there is more land available in the area and it is closer to cities like Nashville and Lebanon. “There are some large tracts out there that are still available, so I think that’s where we’re going to ... Read More »

Narcan Receives FDA Approval To Become Over The Counter

The United States Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday that NARCAN is now approved to be an over-the-county and prescription-free medication. NARCAN can be used to help an overdose victim start breathing again. Upper Cumberland Regional Overdose Prevention Specialist Suzanne Angel said the move could be a game-changer in preventing overdose deaths. “I think that’s wonderful news, it provides easier ... Read More »

Upper Cumberland Low Labor Force Participation Has Several Contributing Factors

Recent Upper Cumberland labor force participation numbers reported as the lowest since 1976. Highlands Economic Partnership Vice President Adam Poe said the labor force participation is based on the percentage of working-age individuals, ages 16 and older. Poe said contributing factors to low participation include a growing aging population, wage rates, and the types of job opportunities available. “There is ... Read More »

McMinnville’s Gilley Pool Slightly Increasing Rates

McMinnville’s Gilley Pool is changing their rates ahead of the upcoming summer season. Parks and Recreation Director Justin Scott said family pool passes have gone from $245 to $265. He said daily admissions went up $1 in each age group. “And we’ve looked at rates at other pools and saw how we compared,” Scott said. “So that’s just a slight ... Read More »