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With the season for holiday shopping upon us, so comes the season for giving charitable donations. However, Better Business Bureau Middle Tennessee President and CEO Robyn Householder said that scammers tend to take advantage of people’s charitable natures. “Because you know we’re a very giving people here in Tennessee, and we like to help others,” Householder said. “So what scammers ... Read More »

The Spencer Community is looking to rally behind local kindergartner Charlee Sue Everett in her fight against Leukemia. Event Organizer Heather Scott said the Spencer Civic Center will host a turkey and dressing dinner, along with an auction on November 20. Scott said Charlee was diagnosed on October 20, and before Scott knew it the community was all Team Charlee. ... Read More »

The Putnam County Solid Waste Department looking for workers to operate the new West Jackson convenience center. Director Doug Ashburn said the facility could be open in about four to six weeks. “We’ve had several set backs with the COVID and the tornado,” Ashburn said. “So we’re looking forward to it. It is going to be an abbreviated site.” Ashburn ... Read More »

The Clay County Chamber of Commerce is ready to begin on renovations to Donaldson Park. Executive Director Doug Young said a bid has been received and accepted to resurface the athletic courts and repaint the park fence. Young said prices came within the $25,000 budget set. “If the weather doesn’t mess us up, we ought to have it ready to ... Read More »

Farms and businesses that purchase water through Celina will soon be able to utilize leak insurance. The Board of Aldermen approved coverage up to $1,000. Mayor Luke Collins said home owners already had the option, so the city wanted to expand the coverage. “Commercial leaks happen and leaks happen on the farm,” Collins said. “With this insurance, it will help ... Read More »

Cookeville High School is getting a large utility upgrade, replacing a faulty boiler. Deputy Director of Schools Tim Martin said the system is purchasing two smaller boilers to replace the one causing problems. Martin said the bids came in close to budget, with each boiler costing roughly $270,000. “Hopefully the students won’t notice,” Martin said. “It will be done during ... Read More »

The Fentress County Highway Road Supervisor is requesting a loan for the third time since July. Road Supervisor Joey Reagan said the request is for $15 million. The county compromised on an $800,000 loan in August after Reagan originally requested $1.5 million. Reagan said his idea is to get a capital outlay note and supplement payments with grant funding. “Yeah, ... Read More »

A one-time COVID payment of some $310,000 will be coming to Overton County Schools through its school board. The Board of Education approved a $100 per pupil allocation. School Board Member William Abston said the money will serve as a supplement for when COVID halted fundraisers. “It will allow the teachers to get more supplies to help with the students ... Read More »

I AM Worship Church is hoping the success of its auction will provide funds for a men’s addiction recovery center in the community. Operations Pastor Zach Gantt said that the idea for the center came from community member Jed Stevens. Gantt said Stevens went through his own struggles with addiction and finding a rehab center that could help him. “They ... Read More »

The Dale Hollow Fishing Tournament will return to Byrdstown on the weekend of April 23rd. Mayor Sam Gibson said the community is excited to welcome back the two-person, two-day tournament. “We usually have a real good turnout for the spring tournament,” Gibson said. “We had like 105, 110 boats last year. By far the biggest turnout we’ve ever had and ... Read More »