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Fall Creek Falls is celebrating Appalachian culture through an Arts and Preservation day this Saturday. Park Curator Tommy Solomon said that the event will showcase blacksmithing, chair canning, log hewing, and bluegrass music. He said that the celebration will also feature classes from local craftsmen and artists. “Preserving culture is of the utmost importance,” Solomon said. “Culture and its heritage ... Read More »

The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office investigating human remains that were found near the Window Cliffs Natural Area. Public Information Officer Houston Hamblin said the remains were reported Thursday evening. Hamblin said an investigation began shortly after to identify the remains. Read More »

Cookeville Fire Department responded to a fire on Broadway Avenue started by an air fryer incident. Chief Benton Young said that an air fryer was sitting on top of a stove when the stove was accidentally turned on. He said that the fire was mostly put out by a fire extinguisher by the time the department arrived on the scene. ... Read More »

The Cumberland County Sheriff‘s Office has a suspect in custody after a reported Fairfield Glade shooting Friday. Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office along with multiple agencies responded to the shooting. According to the Sheriff’s Office, a SWAT team was called on scene and negotiators engaged in dialogue with the suspect. The scene was secured after a successful arrest. No other details ... Read More »

Cookeville City Council approved the financing for the expansion of the city’s water facility at its meeting Thursday night. City Council approved the tentative low bid Thursday at a cost of $25.4 million. Finance Director Brenda Imel said that money from TDEC, ARP money, or a combination of the two are on the table to make up the some $7 ... Read More »

The Sparta Board of Aldermen approved repurposing budgeted money to replace a dead HVAC unit at Fire Station 2 Thursday night. City Administrator Brad Hennessee said the fire department has the money for the replacement but was budgeted for Fire Station #1. “The unit is completely out,” Hennessee said. “It’s over 20 years old and there has been a significant ... Read More »

Cookeville City Council honored long-time Gas Department Director Jeff Mills Thursday night as he approaches his retirement. Mills started as a gas distribution servicer. He became director in 2013. “In 1980 I was hired as a temporary, part-time employee with the department,” Mills said. “42 years later I’m ending up with a great career and a great place to work. ... Read More »

White County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Raid will receive a new, custom-fitted bulletproof vest through community donations. Keeping K-9’s in Kevlar raised more than $2,500 to purchase the body armor. White County K-9 Supervisor Jake Simmons said the non-profit and community support goes a long way. “We had a ton of people in the community that reached out and wanted to ... Read More »

Highlands Residential Services anticipates its proposed Hickory Valley development to be about $2 million over budget. Higher prices on steel and wiring are the culprit. The firm LHP is working with the Tennessee Housing Development Agency to use tax credits to fund the difference. CEO Alvin Nance said they are pursuing a $200,000 credit for ten years. “They’ve indicated that they ... Read More »

The blooming of the first Bradford pear trees marks the return of spring to the Upper Cumberland. However, Overton Extension Agent Jason Garrett said that Bradford pears are not his first choice of tree to get a spring bloom. “A pear tree, one might have noticed, they’re a really soft bark,” Garrett said. “they contain a lot of water and ... Read More »