The city of Baxter approved modeling its food truck policy off of Cookeville’s fee and rate structure Thursday night. City Attorney Shawn Fry said Cookeville’s mobile food unit policy could carry over to how Baxter allows food trucks to operate. Baxter Mayor John Martin said he talked to the board and they feel comfortable having food trucks for two occasions. ... Read More »

The 35th annual Roller Coaster Yard Sale got underway Thursday and will continue through Sunday. This will be 150 miles of yard sales creating a loop from Cave City, Kentucky to Celina. Clay County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Doug Young said he expects more yard sales than usual after a hot and slowed down Summer. “People are looking to ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech STEM Center Director Darek Potter said his center has experienced budget cuts because of the pandemic. Potter said the center is doing some “belt tightening” but expects to be able to keep going and serving the community. Potter said community events have been cancelled since the pandemic hit, and affected programs with local schools. “Before COVID hit, typically ... Read More »

The Tennessee State Museum is celebrating 75 years of the United Nations with the help of the Friends of Cordell Hull. The Pickett County Group is lending Hull’s Nobel Peace Prize medal to the museum, as well as the first charter of the United Nations signed by Hull. Friends of Cordell Hull Treasurer Lana Rossi said Hull’s post-civil war, reconstruction ... Read More »

An all Donald Trump store is doing business on Jefferson Avenue in Cookeville. Store Manager Greg Tipton said the idea for the store popped up when the county fair season ended. The store is operated by East Coast Concessions and Tipton said the operators wanted a temporary location so memorabilia can keep selling. “We’re also very big Trump supporters so ... Read More »

The Putnam County School System is still looking for substitute teachers after early school year shortages. Putnam County School’s HR Director Angie Knight said using a temp agency has helped tremendously in stabilizing substitute numbers. Knight said most days the pool is at 98 percent to 100 percent but the system is still reviewing who they have available. “We’ve been ... Read More »

September is National Recovery Awareness Month, which is about increasing awareness of substance abuse disorders and celebrating those in recovery. Regional Overdose Prevention Specialist Colby Lane said being vocal about his own recovery is about showing addicts there is a way out. Lane said addiction can happen to anyone and should be seen like all diseases. “It’s important for people ... Read More »

Cookeville’s water rehab project is complete on Willow Avenue. Cookeville Water and Sewer Director Ronnie Kelly said the next step is getting Willow milled and paved. Kelly said he is pleased with how the project went and expects the work to have a long lifespan. “What we did, you know, typically a lot of the pipes and so forth will ... Read More »

Crossville Memorial Airport is getting $30,000 dollars through the CARES Act to offset losses from COVID. City Manager Greg Wood said he has multiple ideas for improving the airport, but hopes he can use the extra money to bolster the city’s reputation. “My pet project and hopefully we’ll get that to happen in conjunction with Fairfield Glade, is since we ... Read More »

Roane State Community College is set to host an open house for its new complex in Clarkrange. Fentress County Mayor Jimmy Johnson said the campus will help cut down on student’s commute time, compared to driving to Harriman. Johnson said having a location for student’s to learn close to home should bolster the counties workforce. “Well, anytime you further your ... Read More »