Fentress County is looking to resolve a solid waste disagreement with Jamestown. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said a referendum has been in place where the county handles parts of solid waste services for the city. However, Johnson said that Jamestown wants to pull its funds out of the agreement for other uses. “I don’t believe that could hardly work according ... Read More »

The Overton County Fair returns on Thursday with expectations to be bigger and better than ever. Fair Board Treasurer Donita Wilson said there will be something for everyone over the 11 days. Wilson said the people of Overton County makes the fair so special. “We have a tremendous community support and volunteers,” Wilson said. “They come out and help us ... Read More »

A lease agreement for hangars could by voted on by the Upper Cumberland Regional Airport next month Airport Manager Dean Selby said the airport would serve as a base for two to six large jet aircrafts. “Businesses that do charter operations that before they would have to have brought aircraft in from other bases,” Selby said. “From Nashville and other ... Read More »

Live In Livingston is returning to Central Park this Saturday with Jake Hoot. Livingston-Overton County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Shannon Cantrell said anticipation was building for the event’s return. Cantrell said planning has gone on for weeks because of Jake Hoot’s popularity in the area. “We are so excited to bring Live In Livingston back to everyone,” Cantrell said. ... Read More »

All bids were rejected for phase one of Algood’s future 21-acre park during Tuesday night’s city council meeting. The lowest bid came in at $1,054,900. Mayor Lisa Chapman-Fowler said rejecting the bids might be an unpopular decision but the alternative is coming up with more money towards the park. “We’re trying to be conservative with our dollars,” Chapman-Fowler said. “We ... Read More »

Algood made changes Tuesday night to city ordinances to address flooding concerns. The city passed ordinances for drainage, storm water and driveways. City Administrator Keith Morrison said too often developers have been adding to the city’s storm water problems. “The biggest change in this policy is that it moved the drainage improvements to the beginning of the project, instead of ... Read More »

Jackson County fire crews responded to a fire at the Highway 56 motel early Tuesday morning. Assistant Fire Chief Jason Lynn said smoke was visible when they arrived to a fire in what was believed to be an unoccupied room. Lynn said it was fortunate the fire was able to be contained to a bathroom. “A lot of people had ... Read More »

Registration is open for the McMinnville Breakfast Rotary Club’s 14th annual river ride and cleanup at Pepper Branch Park on Saturday. Chairman Neal Cox said there’s 100 miles of river to clean and 300 tires and three tons of trash can come out during the effort. Cox said that 20 teams are tackling 20 locations from Pepper Branch to Riverfront ... Read More »

The Overton County Commission has filled the school board vacancy left by the late Larry Looper on Monday night. Two candidates spoke before the commission on why they should be appointed. Alice Reed was the selection and will be serving District 3 until August 2022. Reed said her 36 years in the school system, including being principal at Wilson Elementary ... Read More »

An Overton County Commission seat vacancy has been filled, however it left a new seat open in District Five. The District One seat, formerly held by Jean Moore will be filled by Commission Lee Richards. Richards served District Five, but has moved into District One. Richards submitted his resignation from District Five to the county, creating a new opening. He ... Read More »