A Cookeville man has pled guilty to to arson on Monday, being sentenced to six years in state prison. The guilty party is Dusty S. Troglin who was determined to be a person of interest after a structure caught fire at 220 East 16th Street on June 7. Two people were inside the home at the time of the fire ... Read More »

Sparta’s Life Care Center is bringing back its cookbook to raise money for Alzheimer’s of Tennessee. Limited Memory Unit Clinical Coordinator Shelia Jared said the goal is to raise $10,000. Jared said the idea started in the facility with recipes saved from Alzheimer patients and cherished memories the dish brings back. “This year it’s about that also but it’s about ... Read More »

The Crossville City Council discussed the idea of adding an assistant city manager on Tuesday night. However, based on survey results Crossville was seen as too small to need the position. City Manager Greg Wood said the city’s current need is a public works director and a professional engineer. “My recommendation is looking at potentially upgrading and training to a ... Read More »

Crossville was announced Tuesday as the headquarters for technology startup Whisper Aero. Whisper Aero focuses on developing the next generation of electric thrusters for drones, aircraft and electric vertical takeoff and landing. The company focuses on reducing noise pollution as the technology is applied to consumer markets and development of electric propulsion devices. The new operations and headquarters are expected ... Read More »

The Cookeville High School FFA has been recognized as an outstanding chapter in Middle Tennessee. Greenhouse Instructor Jason Dossett said this recognition shows just how hard students worked over the last year. Dossett said that despite the pandemic, students found a way to make a community impact. “We actually got to do a reforestation project,” Dossett said. “We planted some ... Read More »

Livingston’s hazard mitigation grant application to buy at-risk homes in a flood plain is in FEMA’s hands. Administrative Assistant Rebecca Clayton said that five to six homeowners have said they want to be in this program. Clayton said the city has applied for roughly $830,000 to buy affected homes. “This is an estimate of what FEMA thinks that the properties ... Read More »

The South Fentress Park will be closed from August 4th until August 8. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said this is because of the 127 Yard sale. He said the park will reopen once the 690 mile yard sale is over. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Fentress County Executive’s Office at 879-7713. Read More »

Livingston approved the first reading of charter changes allowing the city mayor to hire and suspend employees without board approval. Department heads would be exempt from the change approved Monday night. The city also approved the first reading of changes to its nepotism policy. City Attorney John Meadows addressed changes the board requested last month. “This amended policy would read ... Read More »

Building material costs have finally slowed down Putnam County construction permits. Mayor Randy Porter said July saw 26 permits for $3.3 million in construction costs, nine being single family homes. Porter said that last July had 44 permits for $6.1 million. Porter said that in talking with contractors, the belief is that material costs have started decreasing and will continue ... Read More »

All unvaccinated Livingston city employees will be required to wear masks, effective immediately. Mayor Curtis Hayes said people entering city buildings will be temperature screened and asked to wear a mask when inside. Hayes said the only exception is the city hall lobby, because barriers are in place to prevent people from wandering. Hayes made the announcement Monday during a ... Read More »