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Today In Upper Cumberland: Livingston’s Central Park

It’s been a game changer for Overton County and the city of Livingston. The opening of Central Park has given the community a gathering place to recreate – and a place to host events of all sizes. It can be the first step toward more efforts to change the downtown area. Mayor Curtis Hayes and local realtor Shannon Cantrell talk about the park and how it ... Read More »

TDOT: I-40 Bridge Repair In Monterey Nearing Completion

TDOT’s bridge repair on I-40 near Monterey is nearly complete. Spokesman Jennifer Flynn said the paving will begin Sunday night. Rolling roadblocks and the assistance of the THP will help keep traffic moving and out of the work area. Workers will pave the eastbound lanes, then the westbound. TDOT has been repairing the bridge over State Route 24 at mile ... Read More »

Schaller Is New Putnam County Library Director

There’s a new person in charge at the Putnam County Library. Interim Director Phil Schaller’s first day on the job will be Monday. Friday was Stacie Netherton’s last day as director. Schaller said he’s excited about the position and looking forward to all the activities the library hosts. “I think the more activities we have, the better, we’re basically just ... Read More »

Van Buren 911 Has Critical Audit This Year

The state Emergency Communications Board will watch Van Buren County’s 911 system closely this year. Executive Director Curtis Sutton said the last two year’s audit showed a negative change in net position. Basically, the Van Buren 911 system spent more than it brought in. “If we get a third year of negative change in net assets for van buren county ... Read More »

Van Buren Mayor Looking To Help 911

Van Buren County Mayor Greg Wilson said county officials are looking for creative ways to help the county’s 911 center. Regional media have reported the Van Buren 911 has run into financial problems. “As far as they’re going broke, no, they’re a ways away from that, but they’re actually having to get into the reserves by the end of the ... Read More »

Donating Blood Easy, Free Way To Help Hurricane Victims

Blood Assurance Donor Recruiter Trudy Cody said donating blood is a easy and free way to help hurricane victims. “You can donate, you can give money, certainly and that helps, but the only way to give blood is to be a donor. We appreciate everyone who helps, everybody helps,” Cody said. Blood Assurance began sending blood to two centers in ... Read More »

Clay County Has 100% Graduation Rate

One hundred percent of Clay County High School seniors received their high school diploma last spring. Clay County High School Principal Derek Upchurch said he was proud of his school. “Well honestly it was a team effort, we have a lot of assist, not only our high school here, but we have a partnership, we actually have the local adult ... Read More »

Vandalism Serious, Can Be Felony Charge

Areas all over the Upper Cumberland are dealing with a rash of vandalism. Cookeville Police Major Carl Sells said vandalism charges scale with the amount of damage done, and can escalate from misdemeanor to felony quickly. “You know a lot of folks want to have the attitude ‘oh it’s just a harmless prank’ but that’s not true, if I’m throwing ... Read More »