The Clay County Board of Education voted Thursday night to extend Director Diana Monroe’s contract by one year. Monroe’s new term continues through June 30, 2027. Chairman Benji Bailey said this was the maximum amount they could extend the agreement. “Keep in mind that we could not extend anything over, beyond four years,” Bailey said. “The state Tennessee Code Annotated ... Read More »

Baxter residents and business owners shared differing opinions for the plan to turn Broad Street into a one-way street during a public hearing on Thursday. Veterans Barber Shop Owner Jonathan Williams said the change would provide much-needed parking and make the street safer. Williams said the decision should be made based off of facts and data. “I know if you ... Read More »

Overton County’s annual farm safety day for the school district’s fourth graders takes place Friday at the county fairgrounds. District Conservationist Robert Halfacre said the goal of the event is to teach children how to be safe in various situations found on a farm. Halfacre said it is important to advocate for farm safety because the area has such a ... Read More »

The Tennessee Tech Athletics Department working hard to get Tucker Stadium ready to function without its western half this fall. Athletic Director Mark Wilson said there are still lots of logistics to figure out including the location of a new president’s box, where people can enter and exit the stadium, and how tickets will be sold. He said their goal ... Read More »

The Clay County Sanitation Department asking residents to pitch in during its annual spring cleanup event this week. Administrative Assistant Meghan Deckard said the team goes to a different district in the county each weekday and take requests from citizens to come pick up specific kinds of trash like glass, motor oil, and scrap metal. Deckard said there are many ... Read More »

The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport is working to increase their chances of receiving a grant for a new terminal. Airport Manager Dean Selby said they are getting input directly from the FAA to make sure their application for the grant is as strong as possible. Selby said they applied for the grant once in the past and were turned down. ... Read More »

Local Beekeeper Keith Ray said the hobby is increasing in popularity across the Upper Cumberland, especially with younger people. Ray said he thinks people are becoming interested in the hobby because of concerns about the environment and sustainability. He said the biggest mistake he sees people make when getting into beekeeping is not spending enough time in their hives during ... Read More »

Crossville City Council discussing options to ensure the city’s water and sewer utilities stay profitable in the coming years. MTAS Finance and Accounting Consultant Brad Harris said the city council has two possible solutions. Harris said they can either reduce the minimum utility bill from 2,000 gallons to 1,500 gallons. The other option, implement an annual rate increase around 3.5 ... Read More »

Crossville City Council will consider a memorandum of understanding for a potential Recreation Center during its meeting next week. City Attorney Randall York told the council during the Tuesday work session that the memorandum would outline the responsibilities of the city as well as the Putnam County YMCA, a possible partner for the prospective project. York said the document states ... Read More »

Showcasing energy savings at Rickman Elementary School netted the school a $10,000 grant from the TVA’s School Uplift program. Interim Principal Kelly Pendergrass said the school was able to reduce its energy usage through simple practices like turning off lights in empty rooms and replacing projectors with newer, more energy-efficient models. Pendergrass said it is important that the school and ... Read More »