Damage assessments from the tornado in Cumberland County will begin Friday. Any residents in Cumberland County who suffered damage to their home or property is being asked to contact the Crossville-Cumberland County EMA Office. That number to call is (931) 484-7016. If residents do not get an answer, they are being asked to leave a voicemail or send a direct ... Read More »

There will be night time lane closures in Cumberland County on I-40 for bridge repair. This is for bridges over Highway 70 at mile marker 328.5. The work is scheduled to cause lane closures Sunday through Wednesday for milling and paving on both eastbound and westbound lanes. At this time there is a lane shift on eastbound I-40 near mile ... Read More »

Overton County will look to expand its ambulance services building to add sleeping quarters for its growing staff. The county was considering a property swap, but the prospective location on Highway 111 was valued $365,000 higher than the current ambulance services property. County Executive Ben Danner said the county can pay for the expansion with $350,000 left over from the ... Read More »

Jason Lawson has been appointed by the Governor as the District Attorney General for the 15th Judicial District. The 15th Judicial District includes Jackson, Macon, Trousdale, Smith and Wilson Counties. Lawson had been serving as the Pro Tem District Attorney General following the retirement of Tommy Thompson. Lawson said he is excited for the chance to fill the shoes of ... Read More »

Cookeville’s Pioneer Day will have a new look on Saturday to keep the event COVID safe. Cookeville Museums Education Specialist Ashley McKee said that usually pioneer demonstrations would be set up but this year will feature take home activities. McKee said she always enjoys an opportunity to help people learn, when they think they’re just having fun. “Wood whittling or ... Read More »

A stroke of luck in Cumberland County leaves one Powerball player $250,000 richer. The Powerball player matched four out of five white numbers and the red Powerball. The player had their $50,000 prize quintupled because they chose the Power Play feature, and the number five was drawn. The winning ticket was sold at D&R Convenience Store in Crossville. The current ... Read More »

A portion of Highway 135 in White County partially reopened due to a portion of roadway washing out. This is two miles west of Highway 111, near Milk Plant Road. T-DOT Spokesperson Jennifer Flynn said the Bridge Inspection Team determined the concrete box culvert was having issues due to heavy rains. However, Flynn said that a temporary solution is on ... Read More »

Federal Assistance for Putnam County farmers is available in the aftermath of the February ice storm. Chad Huddleston is County Executive Director for the USDA Farm Service Agency. Huddleston said the Emergency Conservation Program makes Putnam farmers with at least $1,000 in debris or permanent fencing damage eligible. Huddleston said 75 percent of costs will be covered. “You don’t have ... Read More »

Help for affordable health care is available in the Upper Cumberland through the Tennessee Healthcare Campaign. Campaign Organizer Thomas Savage said 44 percent of people in Putnam, Overton, Clay and Cumberland Counties have no insurance or use the Affordable Care Act. Savage said that open enrollment has been extended until August 15. “This new Tennessee Healthcare Campaign under the Rescue ... Read More »

An update on Crossville’s Indoor Recreation Center plan was provided to the City Council on Tuesday night during a work session. City Manager Greg Wood said one possible future location is behind the ice center. Wood said based on a six figure asking price per acre, the city needs to gather more info before negotiating a sale. “I think it ... Read More »