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The Baxter Planning Commission approved a preliminary plat for a new subdivision at the corner of Highway 56 and Highway 70. A total of 88 lots are included in the 36.7 acres. Baxter Planning Director Tommy Lee said the lots would range in size from 0.19 acres to 10.09 acres. Three streets will be built as part of the new ... Read More »

Fentress County’s Census response rate remains under 50 percent. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said the county could miss out on much needed grant money if numbers do not increase. “You got 18,000. Right there is 1.8 million dollars,” Johnson said. “So, if this continues, we might not be eligible for a million dollars in grant aids to come to the ... Read More »

Returning to school this year is full of uncertainties, and children are just as concerned as adults. Although children are known to be resilient, too many unknowns can cause fear. Crossville Counseling Center Social Worker Dr. Denise Weaver said typically, children with fear are already being treated for anxiety disorders. “One of the things that we know about anxiety is ... Read More »

The Highway 127 Yard Sale is going through the City of Crossville Thursday and will wind through Cumberland and Fentress Counties. Can social distancing be achieved between out of town visitors and locals? Mayor James Mayberry said he believes it can. “I think that there’s been enough publicity that people have been bombarded with that they will be taking precautions ... Read More »

The Motlow State McMinnville Campus and Sparta Site will move to mostly online classes this fall. Classes will begin August 24th. External Affairs Vice President Terri Bryson said the college will provide two different online types. A set schedule or classes that do not meet at specific times. “There are some online classes that are very self directed. They are ... Read More »

Clay County is one of three counties in the Upper Cumberland with a census response rate below 50 percent. County Executive Dale Reagan said it is critically important for residents to complete the census. “Everyone that we fail to count that’s over a period of ten years (the census is done every ten years), on an average that’s about $1,000 ... Read More »

After nearly three years of construction, part of Tennessee Tech’s science building will open for students and faculty in time for classes later this month. The new facility will bring together different sciences like chemistry, microbiology, and botany under one roof. Department of Chemistry Chairman Jeff Boles said there is a lot to be excited about. “There’s additional laboratories for ... Read More »

In the next few weeks, the Cookeville City Hall’s outside will have a fresh look. Cookeville City Manager James Mills said the city hall painting project is moving along. He said the first layer of topcoat is being painted Tuesday. “We’ve tried to update the building some, we’re also going to look at replacing the hand rails that are out ... Read More »

Livingston Mayor Curtis Hayes and Fire Chief Rocky Dial will work together to create a plan to hire two new firefighters. MTAS Fire Consultant Dennis Wolfe recommended to the board that more full time fire fighters should be added to the payroll. Hayes said the city can no longer rely alone on volunteers. “It was just time to review the ... Read More »

Fall Creek Fall’s annual celebration of Upper Cumberland heritage and culture will not take place this year. The 42nd annual Mountaineer Folk Festival is cancelled. Fall Creek Falls Park Manager Jacob Young said after reviewing large group gathering safety guidelines, he and the park board were afraid they could not keep everyone safe. “With the amount of staff that we ... Read More »