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A Hendersonville man is facing felony charges following an incident on Highway 70 Tuesday afternoon. 34-year-old Samuel Quinnton Edwards is charged with felony evading arrest by motor vehicle, felon in possession of a handgun, felony possession of methamphetamine and marijuana, felony possession of a handgun during the commission of a felony, leaving a scene of an accident with injury. According ... Read More »

Livingston’s American Legion Post 4 and Auxiliary Unit 4 gathered at the Overton County Courthouse Tuesday night in celebration of Flag Day. Auxiliary Secretary Treasurer Romanna Schnitcke said the day was meant to show the community how to properly handle, present and retire a flag. “We had a flag that was flown in Afghanistan at one of the posts,” Schnitcke ... Read More »

The Overton County Budget Committee reviewed its proposed general fund budget line by line Tuesday night. Increased starting wages, more money for schools, and a new EMS assistant director position highlight the proposal. “We worked hard on this budget this year,” Committee Chair Darwin Clark said. “We cut it about as low as it could go. We’ve also been able ... Read More »

The Algood City Council approved a $5.1 million general fund budget Tuesday night that included city employee raises. City Administrator Keith Morrison said the budget includes a 7 percent pay raise for city employees. The new pay will take effect July 1st at the beginning of the new fiscal year. “We don’t try to overestimate, we want to be comfortable ... Read More »

Sparta adding some new aesthetics downtown to beautify the square for the summer season. Mayor Jeff Young said city workers have installed accent lighting on trees and new banners for decorative light poles in the downtown area. “Our downtown square is something that we are very very proud of,” Young said. “We’ve been revamping the downtown square this spring already. ... Read More »

The month of June is Dairy Month as local 4-H’ers showcase the industry to the community. Jackson County Student Savannah Agee serving a second year as the county’s chairperson. Agee said from school visits to senior centers, she spends this month promoting the industry. “Dairy Month is not only to educate our community about the dairy industry and how dairy ... Read More »

Employees of local public works departments are feeling the heat as temperatures remain in the 90’s throughout the week. Sparta Public Works Director Dillard Quick said he has 38 employees that work outdoors about 90 percent of the time. “It’s bad when you are in a ditch,” Quick said. “It’s even worse when your pouring concrete and in a ditch. ... Read More »

Two Crossville women are working to create a new chapter of Women on Wheels in Cumberland County. The not for profit organization unites female motorcycle enthusiasts while promoting a positive image of the lifestyle. Organizer Pam Rusk said she has been working with Edith Lesh to gauge interest. “Women on Wheels participation is a little low in Tennessee,” Rusk said. ... Read More »

After four bid attempts and months of advertising, Van Buren County has received one bid to repair a leak on the courthouse steeple. Mayor Greg Wilson said the county’s budget committee approved a $5,000 bid for the commission to consider. However, there are liability concerns about the project. “We did find a way to get up through by removing some ... Read More »

Cookeville City Council getting ready to undertake architectural designs for the Entranceway Project Planning Director Jon Ward said that the city has engaged with Upland Design Group to provide architectural services for two gateway monument signs. “This contract would include all of the design and necessary construction documents to move the project forward,” Ward said. “The total costs for the ... Read More »