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Fire safety, another important conversation to have while preparing for the Halloween weekend. Jackson County Central Fire Chief Jeff Conn said jack-o’-lanterns on front porches present fire hazards if not properly displayed. “To me, it’s very important to make sure that we don’t have anything very close to those that could be flammable, especially if it is windy,” Conn said. ... Read More »

The Crossville Model Railroad Club celebrates its 20th anniversary this weekend. President Patrick Taylor said the club began with just six people at the Crossville Depot. Taylor said members started by restoring the caboose and displaying model railroads inside. “Besides providing a family friendly environment, we have a museum that has a lot of railroad memorabilia, and we have people ... Read More »

The Upper Cumberland United Soccer Club is postponing its 25th anniversary celebration. The event has been rescheduled for November 6 at the Putnam County Sportsplex. Club President Jason Gentry said with rain expected, they wanted to make sure the day was perfect to honor the club’s founders who made it all possible since 1995. “Coaches and referees and board members ... Read More »

Longtime Livingston resident Millard Oakley will make the largest donation ever to Cumberland University. The former law school graduate and state official will gift $5 million. The donation will fund an enhancement project to the entrance of the university’s main building, Memorial Hall. Cumberland will also name the School of Humanities, Education and the Arts after the Oakley family. Millard ... Read More »

The Algood Planning Commission will recommend two zoning ordinance amendments focusing on homes imported into the city. Planner Tommy Lee said the recommendations come from concerns about the relocation of non-site built structures, like double-wide manufactured homes. Lee said if the city approves, there will be multiple requirements for any new home coming into Algood. “It’s for protection for those ... Read More »

Cookeville High School has started a new tradition with its senior athletes. “My Jersey, Our Journey” is a new program started by Assistant Principal Michelle Bowman, Counselor Julie Smith, and Football Coach Jimmy Maynord. Bowman said that senior football players will give their jersey to a faculty or staff member who made a positive impact in their lives. “They feel ... Read More »

The Nashville Predators and Cookeville Leisure Services are joining forces to build hockey interest. Program Coordinator Chris Devore said they set a date for November 13 to get equipment in the hands of kids. Devore said with Cookeville exploring the possibility of an ice rink in the city, it was time to rally the hockey community. “Trying to get it ... Read More »

Highlands Residential Services feeling the effects of supply chain delays as its latest housing development delayed once again. The housing authority wanted residents to move in Oak Tree Towers this month. Director of Operations Chris Cassetty said that will not happen for at least another four weeks. “The applicants and what would soon be tenants, they are certainly anxious to ... Read More »

Jackson County Middle School and Jackson County High School will get their parking lots resurfaced. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said this work is possible through a $300,000 medical response grant. Brown said the caveat to the grant, is that in the future the schools could be used for a drive-thru to help with pandemic needs. However, Brown said that ... Read More »

The presence of COVID saw many people forgoing important medical needs over the past year and a half, including cancer screenings. Cookeville Regional Medical Center Imaging Medical Director Dr. Donnie Huff said that despite CRMC having the capability to provide such services, many people felt unsafe in a hospital environment. He said that early screenings, especially in light of Breast ... Read More »