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A missing hiker in White County located Wednesday morning after being lost overnight near Virgin Falls. Sheriff Steve Page said a group of four under prepared hikers were separated near White Cave. Page said three hikers made it out safe while one female was left behind. “People don’t realize the dangers of hiking Virgin Falls unequipped and that seems to ... Read More »

Fentress County Commission will consider options to control noise and potential other factors at festivals and events. That after a recent festival at the Catoose Event Center this month brought forth several complaints. Concerns about noise, nudity, drug, and alcohol use were discussed by county commissioners. County Commissioner Benny Hughes: “This is something we can’t fix in one night,” Hughes ... Read More »

Livingston Academy’s new football stadium means a chapter of Livingston Academy has come to a close. Tom Davis Memorial Stadium has been home to the Wildcats since it was constructed in 1975. Former Football Head Coach from 1996-2005 and previous Director of Schools Matt Eldridge said the stadium was home to many great accomplishments. “One of the things, I think ... Read More »

Aquatic facilities, walking trails and river access highlighted the finalized White County Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Consultant Kevin Guenther presented the plan to county commissioners Monday night. He said over 790 online surveys and several public meetings resulted in the findings. “Every county and every city I have worked with that has adopted a plan has been able to ... Read More »

An early proposal for Cookeville’s rail trail expansion explores following the West Broad Corridor. City Council Members heard from engineering group KCI Technologies about what options were available and what work would need to be done to connect the rail trail from the depot to West End. City Manager James Mills: “It’s definitely what they’ve selected is the best route ... Read More »

Sparta Mayor Jeff Young said he will recommend the Board of Aldermen to begin an internal pay study Thursday night. The conversation began last week after a few street department workers left for retail jobs. Young said companies are now paying more than entry level city positions. “The city of Sparta has been very competitive with the wages that we ... Read More »

A silver alert issued in June has been resolved after the remains of a missing Cumberland County woman identified. Remains found earlier this month in Anderson County were confirmed Tuesday as 71-year-old Sue Ellen Corley. Corley had a medical condition that may have impaired her ability to return home, according to the TBI. She was reported missing on June 30th. Read More »

DeKalb County Chamber of Commerce has unveiled the new amenities available at the county’s Agricultural Center. Director Suzanne Williams said that in receiving a $50,000 grant through TDEC, the facility was able to get a new commercial kitchen, new meeting and training space, and new bathrooms. “The economic impact of this project is going to be significant,” Williams said. “It’s ... Read More »

The Director of Warren County Schools wants to reassure parents that the system is being proactive in keeping school buildings safe. After recent events like in Uvalde, Grant Swallows said that he knows school safety is at the forefront of everyone’s minds. He said while they cannot share everything, he wants parents to know they have safety measures in place ... Read More »

Monterey and surrounding areas could gain access to Twin Lakes internet services if a new company proposal gains funding. General Manager and CEO Jonathan West said the company is focusing more on rural areas where it is costly to build, not necessarily within city limits. “The reality is this grant really changes things,” West said. “It takes the entire eastern ... Read More »