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Cumberland County sheriff’s deputies responded to a residence on the 100 block of Fawn Loop Saturday evening for suspected drug activity. There they found 48-year-old Troy Alan Noll, who had in his possession five and a half Hydrocodone pills and a bag of marijuana. On the hood of a car in the garage were a dozen zip-top bags of pot ... Read More »
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Mustard Seed Ranch Remains Optimistic with House Project
Mustard Seed Ranch remains optimistic as they look to push forward with a project that would create two new children’s homes on their property. Mustard Seed Executive Director Tammy Depperschmidt said the fire marshal’s office requested slight revisions to the building plans and hopes to begin construction soon. “We’re praying that those revisions are sufficient enough and then we will ... Read More »
TDOT Tours Stratton Avenue For Traffic Study
TDOT has toured Monterey’s East Stratton Avenue as part of an effort to conduct a traffic study. Monterey Mayor Bill Wiggins said the organization will go back to Chattanooga to begin drawing up potential changes to the roadway. “They’ll be looking at things like re-aligning Stratton and the intersection by the Burger King,” Wiggins said. Wiggins said TDOT officials did ... Read More »
Today In The Upper Cumberland: Rising Above Ministries PT. 2
Rising Above Ministries works to help families with special needs children PT. 2 Based in Cookeville, Rising Above Ministries has worked to assist families since 2005. We continue our talk with co-founder Becky Davidson and Chris Pierce from that group about the role they play in helping autistic and special needs families. From their beginnings working to help parents with ... Read More »
UCHRA Looks to Move on From Collins Situation
The Upper Cumberland Human Resources Agency (UCHRA) has received no response from Former Director Luke Collins after voting to revoke a settlement plan with him. Current Executive Director Mark Farley said no response from Collins and his party indicates the situation is likely over. “The board of directors had elected not to make an offer to Luke or any type ... Read More »
Baxter Mayor Addresses Fiesta Cancun Rumors
Baxter Mayor John Martin wants residents to know Fiesta Cancun is in fact coming to town. Martin said he’s heard from several concerned citizens regarding speculation that the restaurant wasn’t going to be built. “There’s so many people that’s come to our meetings and say ‘Fiesta’s not coming, Fiesta’s not coming,'” Martin said. “I’ve had a lot of meetings with ... Read More »
Fentress County Looks to Recruit Businesses by Selling Old School
Fentress County Commission intends to bring in business by selling the old Tinch School building. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said the IOI building, formerly known as the old Tinch School, has the potential for a new business. “There was formerly a school building years ago. The board of education had it and they placed it in the hands of the ... Read More »
East 10th Street Rezoning Could Bring More Retail
A large commercial rezoning that was once a study item by the Cookeville Planning Commission will be considered later this month. The Commission will consider rezoning property along East 10th Street and Old Kentucky Road near Highway 111 for planned commercial development. The request was submitted to the Commission in September by Justin Cumby and Titan Development, LLC. Planning Director ... Read More »
Monterey Sets Hours for Meadow Creek Park
The Monterey Board of Mayor and Aldermen set the operating hours of Meadow Creek Park during the meeting on Monday. Visitors can enjoy the Meadow Creek Park between 6 AM and 10 PM. The Board of Mayor and Aldermen needed to designate hours for insurance purposes. Monterey may implement a pass system for those who wish to use the park after ... Read More »
Jackson County Abandons Amphitheater Project
Jackson County has decided to abandon the amphitheater project. Debbie Kinnard is a member of the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce. “When we began the excavation process, digging down, they ran into a footer from the adjoining building,” Kinnard said. “And to continue on it was going to render that building’s walls unstable. And because of the grade elevation in that ... Read More »
