Overton County Fair Board hosting a meeting to get more community members involved with the fair. Fair Board Member Lacey Pennington said while there are only a limited number of spots to be a member of the fair board, there are ample volunteer opportunities. She said she thinks some people in the public just aren’t aware of all that’s available. ... Read More »
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White Co. Commission Rescinds Health And Safety Standards Resolution
The vote to rescind a White County health and safety resolution was met with applause after it passed at the county commission meeting Monday night. The resolution was enacted a few years ago as a way to help the county have leverage when residents needed help to get their properties cleaned up. Commission Chair Robert McCormick said he voted yes ... Read More »
Cookeville Considering Options For Sewer Extension To Highway 70 Annexed Area
City of Cookeville exploring options to extend sewer to residents on Highway 70 around I-40. Water Quality Control Department Director Barry Turner said the area was originally annexed into the city around 2000. He said in the proposed plan of service, water would be extended to the area within 15 years of annexation and sewer would be extended based on ... Read More »
Development Trends Likely To Continue In Western Putnam County
Development in Putnam County likely to continue in the western part of the county. That’s according to Planning Director Kevin Rush. Rush said there is more land available in the area and it is closer to cities like Nashville and Lebanon. “There are some large tracts out there that are still available, so I think that’s where we’re going to ... Read More »
Narcan Receives FDA Approval To Become Over The Counter
The United States Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday that NARCAN is now approved to be an over-the-county and prescription-free medication. NARCAN can be used to help an overdose victim start breathing again. Upper Cumberland Regional Overdose Prevention Specialist Suzanne Angel said the move could be a game-changer in preventing overdose deaths. “I think that’s wonderful news, it provides easier ... Read More »
Upper Cumberland Low Labor Force Participation Has Several Contributing Factors
Recent Upper Cumberland labor force participation numbers reported as the lowest since 1976. Highlands Economic Partnership Vice President Adam Poe said the labor force participation is based on the percentage of working-age individuals, ages 16 and older. Poe said contributing factors to low participation include a growing aging population, wage rates, and the types of job opportunities available. “There is ... Read More »
McMinnville’s Gilley Pool Slightly Increasing Rates
McMinnville’s Gilley Pool is changing their rates ahead of the upcoming summer season. Parks and Recreation Director Justin Scott said family pool passes have gone from $245 to $265. He said daily admissions went up $1 in each age group. “And we’ve looked at rates at other pools and saw how we compared,” Scott said. “So that’s just a slight ... Read More »
Tennessee Commission On Children And Youth UC Representative Concerned About New Bill
A new Tennessee senate bill removing any mention of the Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth has commissioners concerned about the future of Tennessee children. Upper Cumberland Commissioner Glenda Terry said she does not understand why this bill is being pushed through. “It makes me sad because I don’t know at this point what’s going to happen to all of ... Read More »
Thursday Fire Results In Loss Of Camper On Pippin Road
A Thursday evening fire on Pippin Road in Putnam County resulted in the total loss of a camper. Fire Chief Tom Brown said crews were called to the season around 4 p.m. to a camper that was being used as a residence. He said the started from a refrigerator malfunction. “The owner stated that the refrigerator made a noise and ... Read More »
Salvation Army Continuing Efforts To Create Livingston Transitional Housing Opportunity
Salvation Army hoping to start the process to create a transitional housing program in Livingston. Outreach Coordinator Luke Eldridge said the housing would serve individuals who are coming out of treatment facilities or short-term housing. Eldridge said in his experience, there is a large need in the Upper Cumberland to have this kind of facility available. “You’re somewhere in a ... Read More »