Several stores within the new Shoppes at Eagle Point have announced grand opening dates later this month. Carter’s, a retail store centered around children’s apparel, will open next Thursday on Nov. 8 with Shoe Carnival and Torrid opening that Saturday Nov. 10. The first restaurants at the new Shoppes location are set to open later this month as well. Panda ... Read More »
The City of Algood will change their Christmas Parade theme after Cookeville’s parade was forced to change for copyright issues. Algood City Manager Keith Morrison said the city will use ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas’ in place of their original Grinch theme. “There was an issue of using no Grinch and Whoville from the Dr. Seuss group,” Morrison said. “We’ve ... Read More »
The Baxter Board of Aldermen and Mayor voiced their opinions on TDOT saying a traffic light at their busiest intersection will have to wait until 2020. City and state officials met Wednesday to discuss a corridor study that would include adding a signal at the Highway 70N and 56 intersection. Mayor John Martin said although it wasn’t the news he ... Read More »
Cookeville’s Department of Leisure Services is partnering with the Upper Cumberland Association of Realtors to present the 2018 Holiday Home Challenge and Tour of Lights. Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said the contest allows residents to show off their Christmas decorations to the community. “Folks who really get into decorating for Christmas can enter their homes, and we put the ... Read More »
Cumberland County deputies are investigating a burglary that took place at a home on Smith Mountain Road Thursday morning. The homeowners, who were not home at the time of the burglary, reported someone had removed a screen from an unlocked window to enter the house. The report states the suspect stole a .22-caliber rifle and a prescription bottle containing approximately ... Read More »
The Tennessee State Veterinarian reports six cases of horses being sickened by the West Nile Virus with at least one in Cumberland County. Dr. Charles Hatcher said West Nile cases in horses typically indicate the likelihood of the virus being transmitted to people as well. “That’s important because we try to monitor those so we can let horse owners know ... Read More »
The 2018 Cookeville-Putnam County Christmas Parade has changed its theme due to copyright issues. County Executive Randy Porter said the parade will no longer be using ‘A Whoville Christmas’ after Dr. Seuss Enterprises “politely refused” to grant use of their trademarks. “When you start looking at all the media that we do, it’s going to be live streamed on Facebook, ... Read More »
Faculty and students at Hermitage Springs Elementary School in Clay County are mourning the loss of 11-year-old Harley Evans. Evans was fatally shot at her home Monday by 29-year-old Jacob Snyder while her father, Justin Evans, and her father’s girlfriend suffered injuries. Hermitage Springs Principal John Denton said he was shocked when he was informed about the shooting. “My bus driver ... Read More »
Over 11,700 people have cast their votes for the 2018 midterm elections in Putnam County as early voting draws to a close. Election Commission Administrator Debbie Steidl said that number is slightly higher than the 2014 midterm election. “We just hope people will come out today, or tomorrow, or on election day,” Steidl said. “We give people plenty of time ... Read More »
One of the new restaurants at the Shoppes at Eagle Point in Cookeville has announced an opening date. Five Guys Burgers and Fires is set to open Monday, Nov. 19. The owner of the location said the company is hiring. Anyone interested in applying can visit the store location along Interstate Drive in Suite 211 between 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 ... Read More »
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