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Removing or replacing the TVA tower at the intersection of Neal Street and South Jefferson Avenue would cost at least $800,000. Cookeville paid a $30,000 deposit in September to have TVA conduct a study to decide if the structure could be replaced by a one or two-pole structure. Cookeville Energy Department Director Carl Haney said removing the structure and adding ... Read More »

The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department has launched a program that will recognize staffers for their impactful work each quarter. Sheriff Michael Brock told the Van Buren County Commission that staffers can be nominated by supervisors, peers, or citizens. He said nominations will be brought to a three-person committee that will select officers for special recognition. Deputy Cameron Clendenon was ... Read More »

Johnny Crain resigned as Van Buren County Veterans Service Officer, effective at the end of the month. In a letter to County Commissioners, Crain informed leadership he planned to retire. His final day of service will be March 28. County Executive David Sullivan said Committee B of the commissioners will begin the process of replacing Crain. The Commission accepted the ... Read More »

The Overton County School Board approved a contract with Kids Putnam Incorporated for a Preschool Development Plan at its Tuesday night meeting. Director of Schools Donnie Holman said Overton County has run out of space for any more Pre-k students and has one more student in need of care. He said Kids Putnam will operate like a vendor, providing Overton ... Read More »

Eight candidates have been interviewed for Cookeville’s new Communications and Marketing Manager position. City Manager James Mills said he was impressed with the candidates and is prepared to make an offer to one of the eight. He said the Cookeville City Council has pushed for the addition of the position for several years and he is glad to see it ... Read More »

Cookeville High School senior Mallory Johnson is heading to the Junior Olympics after winning the Rifle Shooting State Championship. Johnson said her personal best 592 out of 600 score at the State Championships qualifies her to travel to Colorado Springs and compete with the nation’s best. She said a state title was always the goal but the excitement about competing ... Read More »

The Discovery Park of America has unveiled a new exhibit about waterfowl migration habits featuring research from a Tennessee Tech Professor. Wildlife Ecology and Management Associate Professor Bradley Cohen said the exhibit explores the science behind waterfowl management and the importance of the floodplain of the Mississippi River. Cohen said the exhibit, titled “Duck, Duck, Goose,” is a permanent display ... Read More »

The Warren County General Sessions Court now offers a conflict resolution program that allows parties to have their conflict mediated rather than going to trial. General Sessions Judge Ryan J. Moore said this offers an alternative to a lengthy trial for those taking a conflict to the Civil Docket or Small Claims Court. He said landlord and tenant disputes, and ... Read More »

Fentress County Schools applied for a grant with partners at Save the Children to provide educators and curriculum for students in aftercare. Allardt Elementary School and Pine Haven Elementary School are among some 100 applicants in the country. Save the Children State Advisor for School Aged Programs Shelby Eriksen said the program targets “bubble students,” those who may be behind ... Read More »

The White County Commission approved a new ten-year plan from the county’s Solid Waste Committee with three main goals. Commissioner T.K. Austin said the main elements of the plan include streamlining the operation of convenience centers, emphasizing recycling, and completing the sale of the county’s landfill. Austin said it is possible that the sale of the landfill will end up ... Read More »