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Byrdstown’s 12th Annual 5K for St. Jude hits the road Saturday morning. Byrdstown Mayor Sam Gibson said he hopes the town can surpass the 100 participant mark. Last year, sone 97 participated, the largest number ever. Gibson said the 5K is a certified run or walk, with the option to participate in an uncertified 3K as well. “We’re just looking ... Read More »

McMinnville will celebrate the life of Dottie West Saturday at The Park Theater with a show featuring award-winning musicians. The McMinnville native was a staple of country music through the 1960s and 1970s. Park Theater Assistant Manager Ashley Wright said that West’s legacy is still felt in the McMinnville community. “It means a lot to us to have her,” Wright ... Read More »

Fentress County has applied for two new grants offered by the Tennessee Department of Economic And Community Department to expand broadband access. Fentress County Executive Jimmy Johnson said the first grant would be used for schools, health clinics, and hospitals. Johnson said the Broadband Ready Communication grant is for connectivity in community work spaces. “We’re hoping we could get some ... Read More »

The Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency kicks off its Young Sportsman’s Deer Hunt Saturday, giving kids an opportunity to get a head start on deer season. The statewide event allows kids aged 6-16 to harvest one antlered deer or two does per day with rifles, muzzleloaders, or archery equipment. All youth hunters are required to be accompanied by a mentor over ... Read More »

A Native Plant Garden on the Tech Campus will need to be relocated due to renovations and you could benefit. Associate Professor of Biology Shawn Krosnick has created a Saturday event out of the challenge, inviting the public to come help put plants in pots before construction begins on Johnson Hall. The garden is located between Johnson and Pennebaker Hall. ... Read More »

Livingston Middle School celebrated the start of a new CTE program for children with disabilities during a ribbon-cutting Friday. The Practical Assessment Exploration System (PAES) emulates work situations to assess the work skills of students with disabilities. The $50,000 program was funded as part of a $3.2 million Innovative School Grant. Livingston Downtown Revitalization Advisory Board member April Stover worked ... Read More »

Spencer Alderman discussed increasing their focus on tourism Thursday night following Governor Bill Lee’s recent Conference on Tourism and Hospitality. Spencer Mayor Alisa Farmer said the governor recognized Van Buren County’s increase in tourism. Farmer said the county ranks 44th out of 95 counties in the state for tourism, and number four in the Upper Cumberland. Farmer said Spencer needs ... Read More »

The Jackson County School Board should have designs plans for a new career and technical education building in the coming days. Jackson County Director of Schools Jason Hardy told the school board on Thursday an architect will be getting plans to him for the new high school facility. The building will have four shops for classrooms. “There’s just two different ... Read More »

The Algood Planning Commission delayed a decision on the final site plan for a new instant oil change facility Thursday night. The proposed facility would be located at 584 West Main Street. City Administrator Keith Morrison said new details emerged Thursday about changes to the stormwater plan. The revised plan involves an underground stormwater detention and those changes must be ... Read More »

Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity is hosting its 27th annual Cooking on the Square event Friday to continue its building efforts for families in need. Habitat for Humanity hopes to raise $125,000 through Friday’s event. Director of Development Ashley Smith said residents can help deserving homeowners begin the process to home ownership. “We are super excited,” Smith said. “We hear ... Read More »