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Cookeville’s Electric Department taking the next step on its Cane Creek Substation project by approving a control building bid. Electric Department Director Carl Haney said the control building functions as the “brain,” housing the equipment and running the substation. “This is the building and all of the equipment,” Haney said. “All of its relays and breakers and things that is ... Read More »

Despite claims from multiple nurses inside Cookeville Regional Medical Center, CEO Paul Korth said there have not been major layoffs in the medical center’s nursing ranks. “We recognize that there are currently many inaccuracies circulating regarding our actions, and I can confirm that there have not been “major layoffs” in the nursing,” Korth said in an email response. Korth said ... Read More »

The Celina Clay County Chamber of Commerce hosting its first-ever fishing tournament. The MidWest Crappie Tournament happening November 10th through the 12th at Dale Hollow Lake. Chamber Director Doug Young said up to 130 boats are expected. “We’ve never done it, and we’re just playing on some new ground,” Young said. “Any time  we can get tourists to come to ... Read More »

Highlands Residential Services’ newest housing development is set to start construction this week. Director of Operations Chris Cassetty said Hickory Valley will be a seven building development with 48 total units. “We have been waiting for several months to get everything finalized to get our funding in place,” Cassetty said. “We got that done this past week. Got that done ... Read More »

Sparta will likely use its state infrastructure COVID money for sewer improvements instead of water line replacements. City Administrator Brad Hennessee said the state has recommended that Sparta’s uses its allotment to fix overflow from heavy rain events. ‘We were hoping to be be able to include it in our paving program, and our in-house needs are more water distribution ... Read More »

A bridge on Tommy Dodson Highway in Overton County expected to be closed until mid-November for improvements. TDOT Community Relations Officer Rae-Anne Bradley said the bridge over Danner Branch will have portions of the deck replaced and be repaved. ‘Traffic is being detoured via State Route 111,” Bradley said. “Drivers that are using State Route 293 should be cautious of workers ... Read More »

Sunday is carbon monoxide awareness day. Jackson County Central Fire Department Chief Jeff Conn said the gas is odorless, colorless and dangerous if you do not take the right precautions at your home. “It can be harmful in small doses over a long period of time or big doses in a short period of time,” Conn said. “It is common ... Read More »

This week in the Upper Cumberland the Putnam County Commission will fill several vacancies in committees Monday. Over 15 committees will see a new member appointed. The vacancies are due to some commissioners rolling of the commission after the August Election thus leaving open seats. The commission will also elect its chair. The meeting begins at 6:00 p.m. The White ... Read More »

Putnam County Election Commission accepted names for the November ballot at its monthly meeting Friday morning. These include individuals running for the vacant Putnam County Commission District 9 seat, Putnam County Register of Deeds and candidates at the state level. The Republican candidate for District 9 County Commission will be Robert Riddle. Barbara Meyers will be on the ballot for ... Read More »

A change in the Jackson County school bus schedule was due to a lack of bus drivers. Transportation and Attendance Director Phyllis Goad said one bus needed to be released early this week because there was not a driver available to cover that route. “They wouldn’t have gotten home until 6, 6:30, 7 p.m. because our buses are having to ... Read More »