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Tennessee Entering Dry Season, Initiating State Burn Permit Season

Tennessee has entered its dry season, meaning debris burning will require state permits starting Friday. Tennessee Division of Forestry Spokesperson Tim Phelps said even with the year’s rainfall, the region is expected to stay dry through November. Phelps said burning requires tools, water nearby and even a second set of hands. “If you need somebody to run and catch an ... Read More »

UCDD Assisting Life Church Program For Virtual Medical Access

UCDD and Life Church’s Do Unto Others program have partnered to expand access to virtual doctor visits. DUO Mobile Mission Director Samuel LeFave said tablets can now get assigned to seniors or adults with disabilities who need medical access. LeFave said the program is just starting, but he has connected with one family looking for help. “She’s now actually able ... Read More »

Overton Ag Office Needs Public Input For Future Planning

The Overton County Ag Extension Office needs the community’s help planning events by next week. Director Christina Swallows said their online survey helps gather ideas from outside their typical client base. She said that as the county continues growing, new people with new needs want programs that interest them. “To get ideas of what programs they would like to see ... Read More »

Cookeville Mayor Calls For Patience On E 10th Street Widening

Cookeville Mayor Ricky Shelton said the city beginning phase one of the East 10th Street widening project is a foot in the right direction. Shelton said progress has been a long time coming, saying that widening has been needed for literally 20 years. “If we could get it at least to the Fisk Road area sooner than later,” Shelton said. ... Read More »

UCRA Air Fair Show Ticket Sales Increase, Expecting To Cover Costs

The planning and financials of the Upper Cumberland Regional Airport’s Air Fair were discussed on Tuesday night. Airport Manager Dean Selby said it has been a big project to plan, but that is what he asked for. Selby said that luckily, as the Air Fair approaches the October 22 and 23 date, the event’s finances are lining up with what ... Read More »

Adult and Teen Challenge of the UC Keeps Growing For Over A Decade

The Adult and Teen Challenge of The Upper Cumberland has worked for 12 years this week to help with life controlling addictions. Executive Director Tim McLauchlin said it all started in a rented facility in Gainesboro with only six students. McLauchlin said the faith based program kept growing and led them to Livingston. “When we moved over here with those ... Read More »

Fentress Chamber Expands Scarecrow Contest Across County

It is time to enter the newly expanded Fentress County Scarecrow Contest. Chamber of Commerce Tourism and Membership Director Seth Vaughn said with businesses growing outside of downtown Jamestown, anyone can enter across the county. However, Vaughn said Jamestown has already taken the lead and got its scarecrow up. “There are a couple of scarecrows already up,” Vaughn said. “One ... Read More »

State Review of BEP Raises Questions About Future Funding

Warren County Director of Schools Grant Swallows said that after 30 years with the BEP model, it is time for a closer look. Governor Bill Lee called for a review of the state’s funding model for schools on Friday. Swallows said after the announcement Friday, he and other school directors were left with questions. Swallows said that talk about making ... Read More »

UC Ag Extension Offices Holding Webinar Covering Booming Timber Market

Selling timber in a booming market, you can get free advice on Tuesday. Overton Extension Agent Jason Garrett said that Walnut, Oak and Hard Maple all have a high demand and can be found in the region. “Know what you have, get someone to let you know what its worth, maybe take bids on it,” Garrett said. “There’s certain ways ... Read More »

Crossville Gauging What Changes Needed For City Noise Ordinance

Crossville is reevaluating its noise ordinance to come up with a policy that fits across the city. Police Department Administrative Captain Brian Eckelson said there is not a root cause to changing noise rules. However, he said it was time to make sure policy was in line with other cities. Eckelson said the decibel levels allowed would vary based on ... Read More »