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The Upper Cumberland Workforce Development is considering a tiny house community project for the needy. Executive Director Becky Hull said the Workforce Development has partnered with a similar program in Kentucky. “We do have homeless individuals here, we do have high recidivism rates. So we started thinking ‘why couldn’t that work here?’ We reached out to our county mayor, our ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech has begun taking steps to ensure student safety from the coronavirus. Chief Communications Officer Karen Lykins said officials are closely utilizing CDC guidelines to keep the community and students informed. “Due to the continued national and international concerns, we wanted to make sure our campus knows that we continue to talk with the Center of Disease Control, the ... Read More »

Two Cookeville businesses are coming together to build a home for Women Build Week. The Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity and Lowe’s are teaming up to build a house for a family in need. Habitat Executive Director Pam Ealey said over 200 women raised $85,000 to help fund construction. “It just gives them an opportunity to show that they can ... Read More »

The search for a new director of schools will begin in Cumberland County this week. The board of education voted last week to begin advertising the position on Wednesday. 6th District board member Tom Netherton said the search should not go nationwide. “We need to stay in state where people understand our school system,” Netherton said. “I do think we ... Read More »

Money allocated from Governor Bill Lee’s administration might be used to fund the second phase of Monterey’s flood mitigation project. Mayor Bill Wiggins said the $46,790 would place a new culvert and stormwater channel system under Railroad Avenue. “This will compliment our efforts to alleviate flooding in Whitaker Park and on the North side of the railroad tracks,” Wiggins said. ... Read More »

Warren County authorities have asked the public for help in solving a recent burglary at Tri-Green John Deere Equipment. The incident took place at approximately 7 p.m. February 13. The Warren County Sheriff’s Office released security footage on Friday showing the suspect vehicle and three suspects involved in the crime. The male subjects stole what appeared to be at least ... Read More »

A convicted felon from Memphis faces charges after Cookeville Police found him possessing guns and a variety of drugs Thursday. Officers came in contact with Patrick Smith after conducting a traffic stop for speeding on Interstate 40. According to an arrest warrant, officers searched the vehicle and found ecstasy, cocaine, Xanax, THC infused gummies, and two handguns. A records check ... Read More »

The Cookeville Planning Commission has voted to rename Foundation Drive to Jake Hoot Drive. Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity submitted the request to rename the street. Planning Director John Ward said the organization wanted to honor Hoot for winning the 17th season of NBC’s “The Voice.” “The procedure for street naming and renaming is provided in the municipal code for ... Read More »

A Cookeville non profit took in a Memphis puppy following an animal abuse case last week. Safe Haven Puppy Sanctuary Treasurer Janet Gregg said the puppy’s ears were cut off with scissors. “This man was being investigated for some drug charges,” Gregg said. “When the police went to his home, the gentleman said something about could he bring his puppy ... Read More »

The Cookeville Planning Commission has approved a report outlining planned activities for the coming year. Planning Director John Ward said one project will involve the implementation of Cookeville’s Pedestrian and Bicycle Circulation plan. “I hope we can accomplish some of the recommendations out of that plan,” Ward said. “I think those are amenities that really make our community desirable. People ... Read More »