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A new market with a focus on fresh, locally-grown produce has opened in Gainesboro. Miss Sallie’s Market is operating in a newly-renovated 100-year old building on the Gainesboro Square. Store Owner Natasha Deane said she was inspired to start the store when she discovered that many people in Jackson County shared her frustration over the lack of fresh, healthy foods ... Read More »

The Avalon Center wants to make sure the community understands the resources available to fight domestic violence, the purpose of a Candlelight Vigil and Resource Fair Tuesday. The Vigil commemorates those who have faced domestic violence as well as those in the community currently dealing with the issue. Event Organizer Tessa Williams said the Resource Fair is a way to ... Read More »

The Baxter Planning Commission beginning work on regulations that would require apartments built next to a road or other single family housing to erect fencing and/or landscaping. Codes Director and Building Inspector Bob Lane said the ordinance is about maintaining the privacy of single-family homes and the people who live in the apartments. Lane said they want to give developers ... Read More »

Putnam County Schools beginning the bid process over the next couple of weeks on the largest capital projects on the school year agenda. The school system plans on replacing chillers in both the White Plains and Cookeville High School air conditioning systems. Deputy Director Tim Martin said the White Plains chiller was scheduled to be replaced next year, but the ... Read More »

The Upper Cumberland’s fall foliage may look a little muted this year, due in part to the recent dry spell. Putnam Area Forrester Jeff Thompson said there have also been some especially warm days over the last several weeks. Thomson said good moisture with cooler fall days ranging in the 70s proves best for leaf color. “They’re trying to conserve ... Read More »

Cookeville City Manager James Mills said city crews hope to begin work on phase two of the Cedar Avenue renovations in the next week or so. Mills said the city completed phase one work earlier this year. The next phase will focus on the section from Broad Street to Second Street. It will include installing bike lanes, and removing on-street ... Read More »

TCAT Crossville welcomes potential students to campus Tuesday to explore its available programs. College Preview Day will showcase the 18 programs available on-site. Student Services and Marketing Coordinator Jena Demars said the event target anyone looking to advance their education. Demars said they are heavily looking to connect with graduating young people. “We hope to grab their attention by getting ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech officials working with new technology to better communicate with applicants and those interested in attending the university. The program is called Slate. It puts the application process, communication process, as well as event calendars and event sign up all in one place. Director of Admissions Frank Tittle said having everything in one program makes the process easier. “With ... Read More »

Algood City Council will discuss the board terms of members of the Rail Trail Authority this week. The Rail Trail Authority wants to make a change to allow members to serve more terms, so that good members can stay part of the group. Cookeville has already approved the change. In other business, the board will discuss a Partners Driver Safety ... Read More »

A juvenile suspect has been taken into custody by Cookeville Police after a Friday shooting at Cookeville’s West End Park. The name of the suspect is being withheld, according to Cookeville Police Spokesperson Anthony Leonard. 18-year-old Demarcus Hughes of Cookeville died as a result of the shooting Friday. Hughes was pronounced dead upon arrival at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. A ... Read More »