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A 64-unit income based apartment complex could come to Overton County. The Industrial Development Board approved a lieu of taxes for the development for the full county commission to consider. Consultant Ray Evans said the developer is ready to build but needs final approval to start work. “On social media and just around town, a lack of housing is something ... Read More »

The White County Animal Shelter has reached capacity. Director Sara Lawson said on average, the shelter holds about 25 dogs. The facility currently has 38 animals without homes. “We are busting at the seams with how many dogs we have,” Lawson said. “We are consistently getting calls about more strays to pick up. People are calling every day to surrender ... Read More »

Consultant Ray Evans recommended that the new members of the Overton County Industrial Board consider purchasing land for an industrial park. During Tuesday’s meeting, Evans said Overton County is one of the few, if not the only county in the state, that does not have land for industrial prospects. “If you don’t have industrial property available, it doesn’t not matter ... Read More »

Cookeville Cityscape’s Wine on the Westside event will not happen this year. Board Chair Tiffany Davidson said it was a disappointing decision, but supply chain issues caused issues in securing materials needed to host the event. “We changed the date of Wine on the Westside from August to October in order to give our supplier a little more time to ... Read More »

Warren County General Sessions Judge Ryan Moore taking steps to form the county’s first mentor program for neglected children. It is called Court Appointed Special Advocates or CASA. Moore said starting the program was a goal of his after being elected as Judge in August. “I believe that every child deserves to grow up in a safe and loving home,” ... Read More »

The Cookeville Putnam County Senior Center has started a new program specifically for people with Parkinson’s disease. Director Maxine Frasier said it is though a group called Rock Steady Boxing that provides trained professionals to local affiliates. “That boxing helps create dopamine in their brain which is what is missing when you have Parkinson’s,” Frazier said. “Every single one of ... Read More »

Cookeville Planning approved the rezoning of a property that would allow developers to get rid of dilapidated buildings and build new ones. The rezoning includes properties on North Hickory Avenue and Montgomery Avenue. This was made possible with the help of a Redevelopment Area Overlay (RAO) zoning. Community Development Director Jon Ward said the zone was first established in Cookeville’s ... Read More »

Goodwill opens its first-ever store and Career Solutions Center in Crossville Wednesday. The 14,400-square-foot building is at 1106 North Main St. in the former Rite Aid Pharmacy building. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at 8:30 a.m., and the facility will open at 9 a.m. The store and donation center will employ about 20 team members. The center located inside ... Read More »

Livingston Academy taking the next step after hiring an officer for its incoming JROTC program. Director of Schools Donnie Holman said Lieutenant Colonel James Bryant will fill the position. Bryant is a retiring military science professor from Tennessee Tech. He said the school is on track to have the program begin with the next school year. “The next step is ... Read More »

Vertical Coffee Company’s expansion taking the next step after a Cookeville Planning Commission approved a rezoning. Developer Lauren Metts said the tenants were having difficulty getting the signage they desired due to restrictions at its current zoning. She said now that the rezoning takes away those requirements, she said the goal is to get Vertical Coffee Company moved into the ... Read More »