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The Dale Hollow Spring Bass Classic takes over Byrdstown this weekend, delicious bait to hook visitors. Byrdstown Mayor Sam Gibson said the lake is the most important tourism asset in town. Gibson said this weekend’s tournament along with the recent Major League Fishing tournament event showcase the area. “We want heads in beds,” Gibson said. “We want people to come ... Read More »

The annual spring Drug Take Back program happens Saturday across the Upper Cumberland, giving residents the chance to dispose of prescription medications. More than 300 tons of medications were collected nationwide at last fall’s event. Organizers say the event gets medications off the street, cutting down on potential crimes. The collection also protects the environment by keeping the medications out ... Read More »

A specialty veterans license plate program designed to fund transitional housing for homeless veterans is falling short of its goal and running out of time. Cookeville native and U.S. Marine Veteran Patrick McClellan said the program requires 1,000 plates be preordered by June 20 for production and distribution of the plates to begin. He said with six weeks to go ... Read More »

Cookeville’s Cinderella Park will be closed Saturday for needed maintenance. The playground, swing set, and picnic shelter at the facility located off Mitchell Avenue will be unavailable. The basketball court and access to the Rail Trail will remain open. The facility should reopen Monday. Read More »

The Jackson County Schools accepting bids for a pair of painting projects at Jackson County Middle School and Gainesboro Elementary School. Director of Schools Jason Hardy said Jackson County Middle School is set to receive an entirely new paint job throughout the school’s interior. He said at the elementary school, a portion of the exterior that faces the road will ... Read More »

Algood Planning Commission accepted for study the final site plan for a new multi-purpose pet facility on Highway 111, near Mirandy Road. The Board of Zoning Appeals must still rule on a 20-foot setback variance request from the owner. After that variance is heard, the Planning Commission would rule on the site plan. The facility would include pet daycare and ... Read More »

The Putnam County Master Gardeners will hold their 11th annual plant sale Saturday at the Putnam County Fairgrounds . Gardener Cathy Bressler said the group has harvested a slew of vegetables, flowers, and herbs that will be up for sale. She said perennial flowers make up the bulk of the plants in stock. The money raised by the sale will ... Read More »

Clay County’s unemployment rate ranked highest in the state during March at 4.6 percent. Most economists believe rates between three and five percent rank as low unemployment. 31 of the state’s 95 counties reported March unemployment rates below three percent. No Upper Cumberland counties reached those numbers, but Fentress, Putnam and White Counties all finished March with three percent rates. ... Read More »

Algood Planning Commission gave final approval Thursday night for a new Baskin Robbins, set to be built at 652 Main Street. A Checker’s Restaurant had previously been planned for the site, but the developers chose not to follow through on that project. Staff Planner Tommy Lee said the 1,055-square foot facility will be drive-thru only with outdoor seating. “This is ... Read More »

The Jackson County School System will expand dual enrollment programming through a partnership with Vol State. Director of Schools Jason Hardy told the schools board Thursday night that he hopes the program would allow students to receive an associates degree before even graduating high school. He said the system already has a great relationship with Vol State through the variety ... Read More »