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Byrdstown tourism estimated to generate $100,000 in additional revenue by the end of the year, prompting the city to consider increasing its tourism budget. Mayor Sam Gibson told Aldermen Monday night the city has helped financially support many tourism efforts so far this year. Gibson said that has produced encouraging results for the local economy. Gibson said that after fulfilling ... Read More »

The Fentress County Commission approved a rebid to replace the roof of the health department building Monday night. Commissioners met during a special-called meeting. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said the roof was supposed be replaced last year due to old age, but the project was delayed and had to be rebid. “No it was just getting old, and you know ... Read More »

Warren County High School has given its gym floor a face-lift to keep athletes safe and represent the entire Warren County community. Assistant Principal Anthony Lippe said the new design features a map of Warren County. Lippe said peeling and cracking in the floor made the project a safety priority. “The kids are excited about it, the coaches love it, ... Read More »

Overton County will try again to move forward on new ambulances after the Commissioners’ Monday night vote. The county approved the purchase of two ambulances for the price of just over $472,000. County Executive Steven Barlow said the board has actually approved the purchase of these ambulances twice. The order was canceled because the price for an ambulance went up ... Read More »

Cookeville City Council will vote Thursday night to extend its natural gas contract, with the hope of saving the city and customers hundreds of thousands of dollars. The city first signed a 30-year contract with the Municipal Energy Acquisition Corporation and Southeast Gas Supply in 1998. Cookeville City Manager James Mills said the two companies work as a cooperative to ... Read More »

The Cookeville Regional Charitable Foundation will be doubling all donations they receive for patient-assistance funds or charitable programs all day Tuesday. Double Your Donation Day will match up to $30,000 by a group of 15 donors. Director John Bell said the funds will be completely restricted from use for overhead or staff expenses. “It’s really about local folks helping local ... Read More »

Dry weather may be causing issues in various parts of the Upper Cumberland, but not at the biggest bodies of water, Dale Hollow and Center Hill Lakes. Robert Dillingham is Civil Engineer for the Nashville District of the Corp of Engineers. He said both Dale Hollow and Center Hill were prepared for the lack of rain this season. “Having them ... Read More »

With Tech’s home football season over, do not expect to see immediate work begin on the remodeling of Tucker Stadium. The entire west end of Tucker Stadium is going to be demolished and replaced with a new grandstand. Construction may not be noticeable for awhile. But Athletic Director Mark Wilson said progress will start inside the bowels of the stadium. ... Read More »

Baxter Police Chief Danny Holmes said the department needs more officers and hopes to ask Aldermen for funding next spring. A concerned citizen brought up the lack of staffing at a recent town meeting, with particular concern about officers working alone on night shifts as well as 911 response time. Holmes said the department currently has a staff of seven. ... Read More »

Building costs have jumped but lease rates have remained consistent, leaving Cookeville’s commercial real estate imbalanced. That according to local real estate expert Craig Hughes. Hughes said that as the cost to build has nearly doubled since 2021, lease rates have not been able to keep up. Hughes said this leads to a lack of incentive for investors to build. ... Read More »