The Jamestown Rotary Club is offering its locally themed Christmas ornaments, as the club celebrates its 75th anniversary. Jamestown Rotary Club President Debbie York said this is the fourth year they’ve sold ornaments. This year, the welcome to Jamestown sign the rotary club built over 8 years, has been selected. York said buying one of these ornaments helps the club, ... Read More »

A couple with a love for Upperman High School and Tennessee Tech have left $1.3 million dollars to TTU for scholarships exclusive to Upperman students. The new B.J. and Cleo Nash Dennis Scholarship will award up to $65,000 annually for Upperman students to continue their education at Tech. In order to be eligible for this scholarship opportunity, Upperman seniors need ... Read More »

Cookeville Regional Medical Center is bringing in Ricky Shelton as its new Chief Strategy Officer. Shelton has worked for AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals for 14 years, where he’s received recognition and awards for leadership and sales growth. Shelton said he’s covered a lot of ground in his time building relationships in the healthcare sector. “I’ve traveled about 600,000 miles over middle and ... Read More »

Monterey approved moving forward with negotiations to purchase seven acres of land to expand Meadow Creek Park, during Monday nights Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting. During the meeting Mayor JJ Reels said he thinks the town can get all the purchasing costs covered for around $46,000. Reels said moving quickly on this property will be in the best interest ... Read More »

A private investor has offered to put $250,000 towards finding a replacement for the retiring Dr. Charles Gray Smith in Monterey. Monterey Mayor JJ Reels said the investor would upgrade equipment and aesthetics in the office, also offering to pay the first year’s salary if the town does not charge rent for two years. Reels said the city and investor will ... Read More »

Putnam County Highway crews removed the barricades and debris to reopen City Lake Bridge on Monday. Road Supervisor Randy Jones said TDOT inspected the bridge last week and gave clearance to reopen Monday morning. Jones said the repairs and reinforcements make the bridge stronger than it was before after reinforcing rusted steel webbing. Jones said crews working on the bridge ... Read More »

The Cumberland Woodturners will turn their handmade Christmas ornaments into money for local kids throughout December. The organization brings together men and women who enjoy creating through the art of wood turning. Two trees covered with the group’s original designs for the holidays are now on display at Crossville’s Dogwood Exchange and the Village Green Mall. Cumberland Woodturner’s President Thomas ... Read More »

Algood has gained the final easement needed to for its $2.1 million sewer and waterline project. City Administrator Keith Morrison said the next step is sending paper work needed for the USDA’s approval and then putting the project out to bid. Morrison said it has been a long time coming getting everything together to try and begin work in the ... Read More »

Two Baxter townhouse subdivisions have been granted final site plans. UCDD Deputy Director Tommy Lee said this means developers can begin cutting roads and putting in infrastructure. Construction expected to begin next spring. The Baxter Flatts on Nashville Highway will include some 45 townhomes. A total of 80 homes will be built at The Baxter Pad on Buffalo Valley Road. ... Read More »

Livingston is in the process of negotiating fees with a design consultant for courthouse plaza renovations. Livingston Downtown Revitalization Chairman Ray Evans said he does not know if negotiations will be successful, but expects construction to begin in the Fall of 2021. Evans said once a design is selected for the nearly $670,000 project, it will renewed and noteworthy. “It’s ... Read More »