Upper Cumberland lakes saw fewer accidents during the Labor Day Weekend than last year. TWRA Wildlife Officer Dustin Buttram said between the region’s four lakes, only two accidents occurred. Buttram said the accident with an injury was at Center Hill Lake, where water was powerful enough to break a leg. “Below those reservoirs where they’re generating the water through that ... Read More »

DeKalb County and Smithville are joining together Thursday to remember those fallen on September 11. Smithville Fire Chief Charlie Parker said 20 years later, many cannot remember the events of that day. Parker said that makes events like this meaningful, to recall a moment that rallied a nation to band together. “That brought the first responders to the forethought of ... Read More »

T-DOT is preparing for repaving projects on Highway 111 and Highway 52 in Overton County. T-DOT Spokesperson Rae-Anne Bradley said Highway 111 will also get new traffic loops and improved curb ramps. Bradley said that between September 19 through October 31 drivers will need to be cautious while travelling on Highway 111. “Drivers travelling this route at night should expect ... Read More »

The McMinnville Autumn Street Fair has been cancelled because of rising COVID numbers in Warren County. Local health officials were consulted and they advised cancelling because of the strain on the local health care system. The fair was set for October 2 and hopes to return in 2022. Vendors will be contacted, with refunds hopefully going out within 7-10 business ... Read More »

The 38th annual Cookeville Breakfast Rotary Golf Classic has tee time registrations open for Saturday’s event. Vice President Rachel Moses said this is the group’s biggest fundraiser. Moses said money goes towards youth oriented projects for kids in crisis and kids excelling. “If we are not supportive of them and supportive of their goals and their dreams and then help ... Read More »

Crossville discussed the possibility of creating an assistant city manager position during Tuesday night’s work session. City Council members talked about Manager Greg Wood’s eventual departure and how important learning Crossville operations from him could be. Wood said the city is in a better position to take on a new city manager because of department head competency. “Typically the lifespan ... Read More »

The COVID Delta Variant is impacting kids more this year, so what do parents need to know about notifying schools? Putnam County Coordinated School Health Supervisor Trey Upchurch said be systematic about making contact. Upchurch said a positive COVID test means contact the student’s school first and keep calls to nurses specifically about your child’s COVID results. “They’re experiencing a ... Read More »

Governor Bill Lee made a stop in Van Buren County on Tuesday to tour the newly renovated Ag Learning Center. Lee said growing up with agriculture, the facility represents exactly why he strives to enhance rural, distressed communities in Tennessee. Lee said the memories of kicking off his campaign came right back when he arrived in Van Buren County. “This ... Read More »

Cookeville Leisure Services is bringing back its painting workshop at the Cane Creek Recreation Center due to popular demand. The class is happening September 25 at 2:00 PM and registration is open. Recreation Programmer Sally Herren said COVID set these type of programs back. However, Herren said she got a chance program the class in and wanted to try painting ... Read More »

One local artist is working to open an art gallery and makerspace in Sparta by the end of the year. The Angry Ironsmith’s Jim Reilly is cleaning up a property on West Bockman Way for all types of artists. Reilly said the idea came from artists with no where to work if they cannot afford Tech’s Appalachian Center for Craft. ... Read More »