Tennessee’s Severe Weather Awareness Week got underway Sunday. Derek Woolbright is the public information officer for Jackson County Emergency Management Agency. He said the week provides an opportunity for the public to get prepared for the next major storm. “We are heading into tornado season and it’s always a major concern for us here in Middle Tennessee,” Woolbright said. “It’s ... Read More »

Jackson County officials will be monitoring the Cumberland River and some of the county’s smaller streams Sunday night. Rain stopped on Sunday, but the flood threat remained as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released water from Wolf Creek Dam. Derek Woolbright is the Public Information Officer for Jackson County Emergency Management Agency. “What we are seeing right now is ... Read More »

Sunshine has allowed the flooding situation to improve in Overton County. Overton EMA Assistant Director Eric Stevens said water from Dillon Pond began dropping at a rate of one inch per hour Sunday. “We are very thankful to have sunshine and we hope that continues for some time,” Stevens said. “Drainage is continually going down. We do have a new ... Read More »

Clay County has opened two emergency shelters as extensive flooding continues to cause issues in the area. Shelters have opened at Willow Grove Community Center and Cumberland River Hospital. EMA Director Natalie Boone said water levels will continue to rise with more rain and the recent release of the Wolf Creek Dam. Boone urges residents to be extremely cautious, especially ... Read More »

The Army Corps of Engineers has begun releasing water from the Wolf Creek Dam. Jackson County officials have urged residents living near the area to consider relocating or be prepared to evacuate within short notice. Jackson County EMA said the water release may push the Cumberland River into it’s action stage and potentially into flood stage in Jackson County. “This ... Read More »

State lawmakers have requested federal assistance due to extensive flooding in Overton County. State Senator Paul Bailey and House Representative John Mark Windle wrote a letter to Governor Bill Lee on Friday asking for his assistance in getting a federal disaster declaration for the county. “With more rain in the forecast over the next two days the situation will only ... Read More »

Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter reports revenue numbers look good through the first seven months of the year. Porter said Tuesday that the county should be on track to meet projected budget numbers. “On a good not, so far for the first seven months of the year, we’ve collected $1.1 million more than we collected last year,” Porter said. “That ... Read More »

Crossville City Council has approved a $32,00 budget amendment for the Inn of the Cumberlands demolition project. City Manager Greg Wood said the property will be put up for auction later this year. “If you haven’t been by the former Cumberland Inn, there’s maybe a dump truck or two loads left of it now,” Wood said. “The signs down and ... Read More »

Jackson County has received a $52,000 grant to help improve solid waste infrastructure. Mayor Randy Heady said around $18,000 will be used for engineering, designing and building a structure for recycling. “We want to recycle, but you have to have the infrastructure to handle your recycling. What I realized, upon being appointed into the mayor’s position, was that we didn’t ... Read More »