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If you’re looking to shoot off fireworks in Gainesboro this 4th of July, you’re out of luck. The town’s board of Mayor and Aldermen adopted an ordinance in 1953 banning fireworks inside the city limits. Police Chief Rick Larnerd said his officers will be enforcing the ordinance over the 4th of July holiday. “It certainly is not our intent to ... Read More »

Fitzgerald Collision & Repair will expand in Rickman and White County, bringing 220 new jobs to the Upper Cumberland. Overton County Executive Ben Danner said FCR has steadily expanded in his county since it opened in 2015. “We sold them 35 acres and a 50,000 square foot spec building and they’ve added 20,000 square foot onto that building and then ... Read More »

Road construction won’t delay Tennessee travelers this weekend. TDOT spokesman Jennifer Flynn said the state will stop lane closures for road construction at noon Friday. Work will begin again at 6 a.m. Wednesday, July 5. Even though the lane closures will be stopped, workers may still be on site and lowered speed limits may still be in effect. Lane closures ... Read More »

Fireworks sales are booming across the state. Cookeville Police Major Carl Sells said fireworks can be set off from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. July 1 to July 5. On Independence Day, fireworks can be set off up to midnight, he said. There are some basic rules to follow. “They can’t ignite or explode fireworks within 600 feet of a ... Read More »

A Putnam County man has died after being struck by a train in Monterey today. Authorities have identified the victim as 37-year-old Jesse Harold Cooper. Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris said Cooper was struck by a train carrying cargo as he walked on Woodcliff Road near the intersection of Grant Lane. “Several attempts were made by law enforcement and medical ... Read More »

Overton County residents won’t see a tax increase this year. The Overton County Commission voted to keep the county’s tax rate at $2.25 per $100 of assessed value. That’s the same tax rate as last year. The vote came at Monday’s regular commission meeting. Read More »

Warren County’s Driver Testing Center will officially remain open for at least another year. The McMinnville Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved an ordinance last night that keeps the center open until June 30th of next year. Under the ordinance the city will pay $4,000 a month to keep the center open. Alderman Mike Neal voted against the measure and ... Read More »

Putnam County officials have confirmed that a train struck a pedestrian in Monterey this afternoon. According to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred on Grant Lane and Woodcliff Road. Authorities have not provided any additional details at this time. Sheriff’s office personnel and other emergency responders are currently on scene and investigating the incident. Read More »

A head on collision sent two people to Vanderbilt Medical Center this morning. The crash happened around 7:45 a.m. at Highway 136 and Fisk Road. The Tennessee Highway Patrol said 42-year-old Jason Norton was traveling North on 136 near Fisk Road when he left the right side of the roadway. A report states that Norton overcorrected, crossed the center line, ... Read More »

Four youths got in trouble with the law after taking “magic mushrooms” and losing their car. A written statement from the Fentress County Sheriff’s Department said one of the youths called 911 Tuesday afternoon for help finding the car. The youth said he and three friends had taken mushrooms and gotten lost in Wilder. Deputies located the youths, and took ... Read More »