MyRide Upper Cumberland needs volunteer drivers to help seniors keep their independence. Volunteers are needed in Putnam, Cumberland and Warren County. Upper Cumberland Regional Coordinator Carey Davenport said volunteers help seniors get what they need like groceries, medicine. “It allows that volunteer to assist with them or it just might also be just the communication and spending that time with ... Read More »

The location for Fentress County’s stand-alone UT Medical Emergency Room is up for a vote on Monday night. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said that bids were opened Thursday and the building will be in Jamestown. Johnson said the Monday night decision is to either accept a purchase or long-term lease on the building. “If it passes the commission, the next ... Read More »

TCAT Livingston will be showing off its campus and programs for its Week of Welcome. That begins Monday, with an open house on Tuesday. TCAT Student Services Counselor Morgan Sims said the open house will have a scholarship drawing, and staff available to help with financial aid and applications. “It’s really a week for potential students to get to know ... Read More »

Cookeville is continuing to make trees available to the community to regrow what was lost in the March Tornado. 500 trees are available and all Putnam County residents can come and select as many trees as they need Saturday. Cookeville Urban Forester Jaime Nunan said these giveaways have given residents a chance to start fresh and create new memories. “I’ve ... Read More »

If you are in the group eligible for COVID vaccinations, you could sign up today and get vaccinated today. That is according to Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter. 1-C vaccinations continue at the Putnam County Fairgrounds. The number of those 65-70 who have received the vaccine has been lower than expected. “Only about 54 percent, so we’re concerned that there’s ... Read More »

Fentress County officials, Tennessee Tech students and locals all gathered for the unveiling of the county seal. Fentress County was founded in 1823 and has never had an official seal. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said from Polk Hollow to the Wolf River Valley, the new seal captures the county. “It will help promote us, it will answer the question do ... Read More »

A new 48 passenger bus bid was approved by the Clay County School Board Thursday night. The system used a grant for three larger buses, this bus will be paid for by the school system. Director of Schools Matt Eldridge said they received two bids, and selected the $83,000 bid. “This was a 48 passenger bus, we usually get a ... Read More »

Most Upper Cumberland property taxes have been paid despite the pandemic. Putnam, White and Overton County Trustees said they’ve met or exceeded their payment percentage from last year. Overton County Trustee Peggy Clark Smith said that with less than one percent unpaid, people are taking advantage of online payment options. “Our numbers have been better this year, I compared it ... Read More »

The Cookeville Fire Department responded to a commercial fire at East 20th Street on Thursday. Chief Daryl Blair said the call came in at 10:55 AM for a fire at ARRCO. Blair said a piece of equipment had caught fire inside the business. “We were able to get in and get the fire contained and out and everything was just ... Read More »

Cookeville fire crews spent two hours on scene Wednesday night fighting a structure fire on South Cedar Avenue. Chief Daryl Blair said the call came in just before 10:30 PM. Blair said there were no injuries but the structure took internal and external damage. “It had a lot of hot spots,” Blair said. “And the way it had been built ... Read More »