Fentress County will become at least the fourth Upper Cumberland community to apply for a Tourism Enhancement Grant this year. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said the grant would allow the county to create a tourism hub near Sergeant York Park. “We first thought it would be good for a market but we didn’t want it to turn into like a ... Read More »
The Trial Court Vacancy Commission voted to recommend three individuals for the 13th Judicial Court Judge position Tuesday. Chair Bill Koch announced the recommendations of Rebecca Brady, Wesley Thomas Bray, and J. Michael Shipman. “I think all my colleagues and I were very impressed with the four individuals who applied for these jobs. We thought they answered the questions very ... Read More »
Cookeville High School Boys Basketball Coach Kevin Bray will step down from his position. Principal Dr. Linda Nash made the announcement Tuesday morning via a press release. Nash stated that Bray will remain on staff as a classroom teacher at CHS. Assistant Coach Matt Hill will serve as the interim head coach until a full-time replacement can be found. Newly-hired ... Read More »
A Clay County judge sentenced 30-year-old Jacob Stanley Snyder to life in prison Tuesday for first-degree murder. Snyder was indicted earlier this year in the shooting death of 11-year-old Harley Evans last October. Bryant Dunaway serves as the 13th Judicial District Attorney General. “We wanted to hold Snyder responsible. His actions can’t be described as anything other than pure evil, ... Read More »
Livingston city officials are working on a new website. Mayor Curtis Hayes said the newly-designed site adds several new features providing convenience to area residents. “The new website should be able to give the community a choice to watch city council meetings on demand, so we’re excited about it,” Hayes said. “Also, we have our online billing hooked up to ... Read More »
A Cumberland County man will spend the next 17 years behind bars for abusing a Rhea County infant in 2017. A Rhea County criminal judge sentenced 26-year-old Jesse Lynn Wyatt to prison earlier this week. Wyatt pleaded guilty to aggravated child abuse of a child less than eight years old. Rhea County grand jurors indicted Wyatt less than two months ... Read More »
With spring in the air and summer just around the corner, local beef producers have started planning out vaccination programs for their herds. Putnam County UT Extension Agent Wayne Key said it is wise to have a vaccination and health plan for cattle. “This is the time of the year when all our beef cattle producers will start getting and ... Read More »
The Cookeville Planning Commission declined the proposed rezoning of 1551 Bunker Hill Road during the meeting Monday. Planning Director James Mills said the zoning did not fit the surrounding properties. “Well, we were opposed to the RS-5 because we felt like it was a piece-meal zone. We did feel that RS-10 which was approved a few months ago on an ... Read More »
Motorcycle riders from across the country rode into Cookeville’s Leslie Town Centre Monday as part of their Run For The Wall journey. Les Williams serves as the president of the Run For The Wall organization. “We’re excited about Cookeville because it’s kind of a special place for everybody here in the way we’re treated,” Williams said. “You have a great ... Read More »
A special Putnam County committee will analyze a potential permit system for short-term rental properties. County Commission Chair Ben Rodgers spoke after Monday’s commission meeting about what the purpose of the new committee will be. “What they’re going to do is review the resolution that was originally drafted that came to the planning committee last week,” Rodgers said. “They’re going ... Read More »
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