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Crossville Police Offering Women’s Gun Familiarity Class

Crossville Police giving women the chance to become more familiar with firearms during a Saturday Ladies Only class. Captain Brian Eckelson said the class allows women to get comfortable with using a firearm. He said firearm safety and familiarity are important for any person, but many women have never fired, cleaned, or loaded a gun. “One of the most important ... Read More »

New Gainesboro Business Collective To Unite Businesses

Gainesboro’s new Small Business Collective wants to unite local businesses and facilitate economic growth in Jackson County. Local Business Owner Kara Smith said the organization will operate parallel to the Gainesboro/Jackson County Chamber of Commerce. She said the collective will facilitate short-term tourist rentals, advertise for businesses, and build a cohesive network between all Gainesboro businesses. “It’s very, very important ... Read More »

Division II High School Tournament Tips Off Thursday

Athletes and spectators headed to Cookeville Thursday for the opening tip of the Division II high school basketball championships. Tech Athletic Director Mark Wilson said the university is exceptionally proud to host what he calls the greatest private high school basketball in Tennessee. He said the Upper Cumberland is known for great basketball, so more locals are piling into the ... Read More »

$1.2M Project To Upgrade North Overton System

The North Overton Utility District is upgrading some 18,000 feet of water lines to prevent widespread outages across its service area. North Overton Utility Office Manager Jane Ray said the district has been trying to get this project done for years. Ray said it will happen thanks to state American Rescue Plan grant. Ray said the project will make connections ... Read More »

Monterey Issues Water Boil Advisory For Parts Of Town

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Monterey officials have issued a Water Boil Advisory for parts of the Monterey community Wednesday due to a broken water line. The advisory includes customers from Evergreen Lane to the Monterey Water Plant on Highway 164. The advisory does not include the entire town, but rather areas around Appletree Lane, Ben Looper, Phillips Drive, Lake Hill Road, Lakeside Drive, and ... Read More »

Putnam Sheriff Offering Classes For Retired Officers

The Putnam County Sheriff’s Department will hold a firearm certification course for retired law enforcement at the Department’s training facility in Baxter. Sheriff Eddie Farris said 2004 legislation allows retired officers to carry a firearm anywhere in the United States by participating in annual training. He said the Department is proud to offer resources and opportunities like this one to ... Read More »

Downtown Traffic Study, 2030 Update Part Of Year’s Work

The Cookeville Planning Commission has its plan for the new year including a new study on downtown parking. The Commission’s Annual Report and Program Design for 2024 includes updating the city’s 2030 plan, conducting a study on the parking requirements in the city’s downtown, and studying stand-alone residential and mixed-use development within commercial zones in the city. Community Development Director ... Read More »

Knox Agency Launches New Mobile Health Care For Crossville

A new Healthcare on Wheels program took to the streets of Crossville Tuesday, offering free mammograms and flu vaccinations. Saint Mary’s Legacy Clinic Executive Director Martin Vargas said the organization is partnering with Saint Alphonsus Catholic Church to expand its service to Crossville. He said the organization is celebrating ten years of offering free healthcare to the uninsured of rural ... Read More »

Livingston Highway Slide Repaired, Roadway Reopened

T-DOT crews have completed repairs to Livingston Highway north of Monterey after a rockslide. T-DOT Community Relations Officer Rae Anne Bradley said the slide occurred due to terrain beneath the road failing after a long period of settling. She said T-DOT brought in an outside firm to complete the repairs using a soil nail wall. “That uses steel anchor nails ... Read More »

UC Regional Airport Receives Wildlife Assessment Grant

With wildlife causing issues at the Upper Cumberland Regional Airport, a new grant will help assess the extent of the issue and possible solutions. Airport Director Dean Selby said the facility received a $17,000 grant from USDA. He said USDA crews will spend a year devising a plan for how to keep wildlife, including deer and coyotes, off of airport ... Read More »