Latest News

Over 500 full-size American flags flying at Garrison Park in Crossville honoring veterans as a part of the inaugural Field of Honor event. Event Coordinator Jean Smith said she got the idea when she saw a similar memorial in Nashville. Smith said she and her husband wanted to bring the event to the veterans of Cumberland County. “When you look ... Read More »

More than 800 people voted early in Van Buren County, a turnout that Election Administrator Wayne Simmons said was good for November. Spencer saw 323 people vote early in a competitive city mayor race. Alisa Farmer, Duane Hodges and Incumbent Mickey Robinson all running for the seat. Simmons said the county overall had 821 voters. Simmons said he does not ... Read More »

The Tennessee Central Rail Trail Authority approved an engineering group to lead a possible expansion of the trail Monday. Chair Brian Payne said said the board received two proposals to extend the trail east from Algood to Parragon Road. Payne said after a subcommittee scored the firms, the board moved forward with RaganSmith Associates out of Nashville. “It was relatively ... Read More »

Cookeville Regional Medical Center seeing an increase in respiratory syncytial virus cases, or RSV. Infection Prevention Manager Stephanie Etter said the virus typically cycles every fall and winter. She said it affects small children and infants the most, and often causes hospitalization. “Children have more viruses as far as respiratory viruses in general in their body,” Etter said. “It can ... Read More »

Four people were injured in a two-vehicle accident in DeKalb County Sunday evening. According to Tennessee Highway Patrol 30-year-old Victoria Loudermilk of Cookeville was traveling on State Route 56 when her vehicle crossed the center line and into the vehicle of 70-year-old Michael Schaefer of Munford, Tennessee. Loudermilk and Schaefer sustained what are believed to be serious injuries and were ... Read More »

Health Departments across the state will begin offering free flu vaccines Wednesday as part of a statewide initiative to “Fight Flu ’22.” Overton County Nursing Supervisor Megan Reeder said they hope it serves as an incentive for more people to get their shots. “We know that time and often insurance or money can be a barrier for people getting the ... Read More »

The new Patton House Doll Museum and Veterans facility in Putnam County should be completed by the end of the year. That is according to Mayor Randy Porter. Porter said painting and flooring are about to begin for the some 6,200 square foot building. “It’s going to be a nice facility, and I think the public will enjoy it, especially ... Read More »

A two-year-old boy was ejected from a vehicle after an accident Monday morning. According to reports from Cookeville Police, 28-year-old Heather Phillips of Cookeville was traveling westbound on West Jackson Street near Maxwell Street when the vehicle left the roadway while negotiating a left curve and struck a utility pole. The two-year-old was not secured in a child safety seat ... Read More »

Bathroom exhaust fans can be a fire hazard when not properly taken care of. Isaac Davis is the Gainesboro Fire Department Assistant Chief. He said the biggest issue comes from the fans not being cleaned enough. “They collect a bunch of dust when you leave them on,” Davis said.  “And when it pulls the air up through it, it stirs ... Read More »

Gainesboro’s second-ever American Made Music Fest deemed a success. Chamber of Commerce Director Hope Vargas said despite the weather being a little chilly, everything went very smoothly. She said one of the biggest learning lessons after last year was the need for more volunteers. “The community and even people from out of state who were just coming in for the ... Read More »