White County will seek an expert opinion after residents asked for the removal of two stop signs. The stop signs are where Taft Church Road and Jerry Parker Road meet Judge Austin Road. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the commission’s decision to talk with T-DOT first was a wise decision. “I will see about getting the opinion first and ... Read More »

Commercial flight consultants can begin presenting their qualifications to the Upper Cumberland Regional Airport. The Airport Board approved publishing the request Thursday night. Airport Manager Dean Selby said the airport can get answers to unknown questions, like airlines to partner with and the best destinations. Selby said there is already buzz about how this region is under served, needing an ... Read More »

It is Falls Prevention Week and there are multiple steps anyone can take to keep getting around safely. Sara Martin is the Family Caregiver and Evidence Based Assistant for the Area Agency on Aging and Disability. Martin said that falling is not actually a normal part of aging. “Some signs of being more aware of our fall prevention is unsteady ... Read More »

State Representative John Mark Windle said forest preservation at Skinner Mountain ensures the things local residents enjoy will stay intact. This Wednesday, some 11,000 acres were permanently protected along the Overton and Fentress County line. Windle said more than ever, Ohio and Kentucky residents want to develop recreation homes in the area. “Our plateau has more species of flora and ... Read More »

The Overton County Annex Building has sold for $301,000, exceeding expectations for what the building could bring in. County Executive Ben Danner said they got over 100 bids on the property. Danner said the bid winner has a track record of purchasing and renovating buildings in Livingston and Overton County. “A lot of people are really passionate about the building ... Read More »

The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport Board approved raising its portion of funding on the latest fuel farm phase. Airport Manager Dean Selby said that because bids for tank design and installation came in roughly $300,000 more than projected. The airport upped its share of the costs to 20 percent. Selby said now the airport needs T-DOT Aeronautics help combating rising ... Read More »

Over 11,000 acres of economically and ecologically important land at Skinner Mountain will be protected from development. The national non-profit organization The Conservation Fund purchased the land for permanent protection through conservation easements. Tennessee Division of Forestry Spokesperson Tim Phelps said this area in Overton and Fentress Counties were highly threatened by development. Phelps said that now, the natural resources ... Read More »

Fentress County has canceled its Thursday night town hall meeting at Allardt Elementary School. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said canceling was a mixture of poor attendance at the first two town halls, and a visitation service county officials will attend. Johnson said that only two county residents attended the first town hall, no one attended the second meeting. Johnson said ... Read More »

The Clay County School System has adopted its 2022-2023 school calendar. Supervisor of Instruction Misty Strong said schools will still start the first week of August, ending the school year on May 18. Strong said the only real difference between the calendars is Fall Break being five days next year instead of six. “We always try to consider what that ... Read More »

White County now has an EMA Director, answering the need to better coordinate when disaster strikes. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said this year’s ice storm was an example of why the county needed someone in the position. Robinson said there are people who want to help in an emergency but leadership is needed. “You don’t need six groups going ... Read More »