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The Cookeville Division won first place in the Highway Patrol category at this year’s Tennessee Highway Safety Office’s Annual Law Enforcement Conference. The Crossville Police Department also placed first in its category based on the size of the department, with 26-45 Officers. McMinnville placed second in that category. The Cookeville, Fairfield Glade, and Jamestown Police Departments placed third in their ... Read More »

The state is kicking off back-to-school season with important messages about underage drinking, which is more of an issue in the Upper Cumberland than some might expect. Power of Putnam’s Makiah Prince said people tend to think that vaping and nicotine is a greater issue because it is more prevalent in school systems right now. Prince said teens typically perceive ... Read More »

The process to build a Speedway convenience store on Cookeville’s Jefferson Avenue ready to resume. Cookeville’s Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a variance request at its Thursday night meeting that will allow developers to continue work. Community Development Director Jon Ward said this is the second time they have submitted this request. “A variance request has a 12-month period, ... Read More »

Jackson County High School Principal Andrea Thaxton said she took on the role because she saw a need in the county. Thaxton takes over from Jason Hardy, who was recently named the new Director of Schools. She said her main goal will be to create a culture where students and faculty can thrive. “Making sure that we have those relationships ... Read More »

Warren County Schools had to delay the start of its new school year after Monday’s storms cause power outages and damages at some of its buildings. Director of Schools Grant Swallows said Centertown Elementary sustained the worst of the damages, with a pavilion on the playground collapsing and several HVAC units damaged by wind gusts. He said out of an ... Read More »

Storm damage delayed the first day of school in Van Buren County. School Director Jared Copeland said based on road reports around the county, the decision was made to delay school until Wednesday. “Our county still had some damage as far as trees in roads and power lines down and things like that,” Copeland said. “So we thought it best ... Read More »

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District holding a public meeting to review environmental impact of the revised Center Hill Dam and Reservoir Water Control Manual. Biologist Patrick Garner has prepared the environmental assessment for updates to the Center Hill Water Control Manual. Garner said the resulting data analysis and assessments have resulted in a finding of no significant ... Read More »

A Livingston firefighter addressed the Board of Aldermen Monday night over concerns about the city’s new pay scale. At the heart of the concerns expressed by Engineer Gavin Rodriquez, the city had not done enough to take care of its firefighters. Rodriquez said a new hire could make more than existing employees. “I feel the city has the best fire ... Read More »

White County Budget Committee tabled appropriating funds towards the Rowland Sawmill efforts. The committee discussed a desire to get more information before appropriating money from the general fund for the White County Heritage Museum work after Steering Committees asked the budget committee for consideration. County Finance Director Chad Marcum: “They just really want to understand what they’re getting before they ... Read More »

Cookeville Regional Medical Center receives national recognition for stroke care. Joint Commission Certification Coordinator Susan Ashburn said with evidence based training and guidelines, CRMC has attained American Heart Association Stroke Silver Plus status. Ashburn said CRMC sees some 700 potential stroke victims annually. Ashburn said of those patients some 500 receive a confirmed stroke diagnosis.  She said CRMC has been ... Read More »