Ghosts, haunts, and local folklore are some of the spooky themes at the fifth annual Cookeville History Museum haunted hike. The Boogers, Haunts, and Haints History Hike takes place Saturday. Museum Education Specialist Ashley McKee said at least four of the ghost stories in the program are in Putnam County. “There’s one about Crazy George’s Bridge and there’s another story ... Read More »

“What makes this campus unique is it’s the heart of the community. It’s the heart of Fentress County.” That’s Roane State Community College Fentress Site Director Tinisha Key. Ket and President Chris Whaley joined county officials for a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house Friday at the new Clarkrange facility. Key said the main benefit to the new center is ... Read More »

A Livingston pet store suffered minimal damage from a warehouse fire Friday. Fire Chief Rocky Dial said dispatch received a call at 7 a.m. from a Value Pet Supply employee after detecting smoke in the building. “Upon arrival we found that a sprinkler system had been activated,” Dial said. “Once the personnel made sure the interior was intact, they found ... Read More »

This week is National 4-H week. 4-H gives young people the opportunity to learn valuable skills and form new friendships in their county and surrounding areas. Pickett County Ag Extension Director Billy Garrett. The 4-H program is especially important in rural counties. “In small communities like we have, the relationships that the kids can build, the goals that they can ... Read More »

The Clay County Jail project is nearing completion of its engineering and architecture phase. Sheriff Brandon Boone said the final plans should be presented before the county commission and sheriff’s department near Thanksgiving. “There’s nothing we can do to speed it up at this point or slow it down,” Boone said. “Its got its own course of action at this ... Read More »

Putnam County’s Pre-K enrollment for the fall is nearly 350. Normally this time of year it is over 400. Curriculum Supervisor Jill Ramsey said she believes parents are hesitant to send their four-year-olds to school because of the pandemic. “It’s lower than normal but, however, a lot of times we will pick up kids after fall break,” Ramsey said. “With ... Read More »

A drive thru flu shot clinic in Cookeville will be ready for patients Tuesday. Putnam County Health Department Director Lisa Bumbalough said flu shots are free and appointments are not necessary. “This year we are changing our location for the drive thru clinic,” Bumbalough said. “We’ll be offering it every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at the Cookeville Community Center on ... Read More »

If you are not registered to vote for the November election, Monday is the deadline. White County Election Administrator Dorcas Marcum said registration forms will not be processed after Monday. “You have to be a United States citizen, you cannot have a felony-you have to answer all of those questions,” Marcum said. “[You must be a] resident of the state ... Read More »

Van Buren County veterans may not have to travel as far for medical care thanks to a new telehealth facility. The Virtual Living Room Telehealth Access Portal provides virtual health care access for veterans in rural communities. American Legion Department Commander Luther Holsonback said this is the first of its kind in Tennessee. “I think that the veteran will not ... Read More »

Senior citizens and senior center staff feel ready to reopen after being unable to meet together since March. This comes from McMinnville-Warren County Senior Center Executive Director Lana Whitlock. She said the center could open as early as next week. “They’re very active here in Warren County, so I know that they’re excited to get back,” Whitlock said. “And it’s ... Read More »