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The Van Buren County School System has received its final state payment for the closure of Fall Creek Falls Inn. Director of Schools Cheryl Cole said it feels good to receive the $84,000 of recouped hotel/motel tax revenue. “It will help us fund our teaching positions that our BEP doesn’t cover,” Cole said. “We have about 11 positions right now ... Read More »

Fentress County broke ground on its new Agriculture Pavilion along South York Highway. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said the county is just waiting on the ground to dry to move in heavy equipment. Johnson said the excitement of dirt moving has him already looking towards the future. “Hopefully we’ll have enough footage that we can build on to it later ... Read More »

The State Comptroller’s Office has reservations on Clay County and Celina possibly using American Rescue Plan funding to purchase the Cumberland River Hospital. Celina Mayor Luke Collins said he spoke with Comptroller Jason Mumpower Thursday about the possibility. “Could the city, county afford to run it, so he had some concerns there,” Collins said. “He said there were some hospitals ... Read More »

White County will seek an expert opinion after residents asked for the removal of two stop signs. The stop signs are where Taft Church Road and Jerry Parker Road meet Judge Austin Road. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the commission’s decision to talk with T-DOT first was a wise decision. “I will see about getting the opinion first and ... Read More »

18 months into the COVID pandemic and professionals are seeing a major impact on the mental health of adolescents. The CDC recently reported a 24 percent increase in emergency room visits for kids ages 5 to 11 related to mental health emergencies. In kids aged 12-17, there was a 31 percent increase due to depression or anxiety. Local pediatric occupational ... Read More »

Children are one of the most important demographics to keep prepared in the event of a natural disaster. That is according to Jackson County EMA Public Information Officer Derek Woolbright. September is National Preparedness Month, and Woolbright said kids need to stay in the loop. “The big thing is educating them on what the likely disasters they may face are,” ... Read More »

The annual Seed Swap is making its return to Tennessee Tech’s Oakley Farms in Livingston on Saturday, October 2nd. Professor of Agricultural Economics Michael Best said that the swap is a chance for people to both trade and purchase heirloom seeds. He said that heirloom seeds are those which you can grow the same variety of plants each year. He ... Read More »

This week in the Upper Cumberland work on redistricting Overton County continues. The committee will meet at 3:00 p.m. Monday at the new municipal building. The Cookeville Planning Commission will have a public hearing at 5:30 Monday. The planning department has recommended reopening the connection of Salem Church Road and England Drive. Members will also consider multiple items up for ... Read More »

Watch the exhibits of the Cookeville Depot and History Museum come to life Saturday at its Night at the Museum event. Museum Manager Beth Thompson said historical figures of Cookeville escape the museum after dark and have seven stories to share. “Cookeville’s name sake, Richard Fielding Cooke, is going to be out on the street telling his story in front ... Read More »

Cumberland Homesteads Apple Festival keeps history alive by paying tribute to the original settlers of Crossville. Homestead Association President Brenda King said the organization started the festival in 2004. “They decided they were going to do a fundraising event on the grounds of the historic Homestead Tower,” King said. “They didn’t know what to call it yet but thinking back ... Read More »