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The search for a new Clay County Chamber of Commerce director will start this Thursday. Kevin Donaldson will depart from the chamber to work with the Tennessee College of Applied Technology. Clay County Mayor Dale Reagan said Donaldson will still have an important role in the county under his new job. “I know he will be working with the local ... Read More »

Fentress County is considering a partnership with the University of Tennessee Medical Center to bring emergency services back to the county. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said the partnership will be a difference maker to the community. “It would be a tremendous help to Fentress County and our surrounding rural areas,” Johnson said. “If we could just have something here in ... Read More »

Lane closures on West 12th Street will begin tomorrow for utility work. Cookeville Sewer and Water Director Ronnie Kelly said water repairs and closures will stretch west from Willow Avenue to Franklin Avenue. “It is another TDOT repaving issue,” Kelly said. “There are some water services and sewer literals, sort of the same thing we did on Willow. We want ... Read More »

The town of Monterey has broken ground on its Project Diabetes walking trail. The trail will connect Burks Elementary and Monterey High School to the existing trail. Monterey Grant Administrator Dawn Kupferer said work will start at the high school first. “The initial work started,” Kupferer said. “That would include mapping it out, calling 8-1-1 and doing all the general ... Read More »

The City of Sparta YMCA will soon get relief from the heat. Board of Alderman approved a $12,700 bid for a new 5-ton HVAC unit. City Administrator Brad Hennessee said the old HVAC unit hasn’t been replaced for over 20 years. “What will be accomplished by adding this unit, we can direct the additional air flow to the weight room ... Read More »

The first step in Cookeville’s Cedar Avenue beautification project has been made. The City will make some $16,000 in updates to storm sewage structures. Cityscape Director Holly Freeman said this is a good step for the project. “I think that specific street is long overdue for some improvements and we’re excited to partner with the city and to see that ... Read More »

A New York woman has been jailed in Crossville for the July, 2018 death of a Cumberland County Woman. 59-year-old Diana Lynn Grosso of Otisville, NY charged with one count of Second Degree Murder. Authorities transported Grosso from New York to Crossville Sunday where she was booked into the Cumberland County jail. The victim, Julia Meade of Crossville, was found ... Read More »

The Under The Sun online journal is having its first summer writing contest with a $500 prize. Editor Martha Highers said writers have until July 31 to submit a 5,000 word or less creative non-fiction essay. “We invite anyone in the Upper Cumberland to check out our journal online, and if anyone writes things that they think would be like ... Read More »

As temperatures rise in the heart of summer, the struggle to keep grass green becomes real. Putnam County UT Extension Agent Wayne Key said the key to a healthy yard is protecting your grass’ root system by watering regularly. “It would be great to apply about a half to 1-inch of water within a 10 to 14-day period,” Key said. ... Read More »

Twenty-seven high school students across the state participated in Tennessee Tech’s Governors School for Business Innovation and Technology last month. Due to COVID-19 health concerns, students participated online for the first time. GSBIT Director Susan Wells said the virtual educational platform was a success. “I’m a firm believer in you get out of something what you’re willing to put into ... Read More »