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You may be wondering, what happened to Summer Movie Nights at Livingston’s Central Park? Overton County Livingston Chamber of Commerce Director Shannon Cantrell said the event has been on pause while a new projector awaits shipment. “The old one needed replacement,” Cantrell said. “It stopped working during our ice skating rink at the park when we were showing all the ... Read More »

COVID vaccinations and testing will move from the Putnam County Fairgrounds back to the County Health Department Wednesday. County Health Director Lisa Bumbalough said the department administers about 32 vaccinations a day, which can be accommodated at the County Services Drive office. “Our goal has been to transition back to the health department when we could really absorb the additional ... Read More »

Crossville will consider increasing funding for the Palace Theater from $15,000 to $50,000 in next fiscal year’s budget. City Manager Greg Wood said the goal is to bring in more popular acts for the community. “Basically, that is going to come out a wash,” Wood said. “As we bring in some bigger performers, they demand a little bit more ticket ... Read More »

With warmer weather here, it may be time to start on that long-awaited yard project. But before you dig, the Cookeville Gas Department encourages a call to 8-1-1. Administrative & Compliance Superintendent Roger Phillips said customers received a bill stuffer about the service in their bills this month. “Basically it’s just a remainder for our customers to call 8-1-1 before ... Read More »

Celina Mayor Luke Collins said he is negotiating a land donation with a local nursing home for a possible new park. Collins said the Celina Health and Rehab Center has contacted the city, but the center has some requirements that need to be met first. “They need an appraisal for a certain amount for their taxes, and they want to ... Read More »

Several hundred motorcyclist participating in the veteran’s “Run for the Wall” event arrived in Cookeville Monday afternoon. The convoy was welcomed by flag-bearing residents lining Jefferson Avenue until they reached the Leslie Town Centre for dinner. Rider Dan Sifford said he began his ride in Colorado. “First year I did it, it was a bucket list item,” Sifford said. “What ... Read More »

Cookeville’s new Police Department Headquarters officially opened Monday. The community celebrated a ribbon cutting on the corner of Neal Street and Old Walton Road. Mayor Ricky Shelton said the city now has a gold standard headquarters that should last for many years to come. “This is a great day,” Shelton said. “For over 60 years, this department was in a ... Read More »

The Better Business Bureau of Middle Tennessee reports online baby formula scams are happening in the Upper Cumberland Region. President/CEO Robyn Householder said scammers are taking advantage of desperate families during a national shortage. “They’re getting targeted through pop-up ads, social media and fake websites that look like the real thing,” Householder said. “These scammers are extremely good at duplicating ... Read More »

A new livestock rescue non-profit has been established in Cookeville. L Bar L Livestock Rescue, Inc. has received its 501(c)(3) status. President Spring Vinson said the organization provides a safe home for animals surrendered by their owners. “I want people to be able to have a place to know that they can safely call and take their animals to and ... Read More »

Gainesboro has a scuba diving team coming to its water plant to clear the intake system. Mayor Lloyd Williams said the divers will need to go about 25 feet underwater to reach the clog. “There’s an auto-burst system where you can push a button and blow it off, but after looking at the prices of it, we decided we couldn’t ... Read More »