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Two State Departments have allocated some one million dollars for Upper Cumberland child care. UCDD Executive Director Mark Farley said the two departments are working on a grant program to establish more licensed daycares. “Pickett and Van Buren have none,” Farley said. “Jackson and Clay have one each. So, those are areas we are going to initially look at and ... Read More »

A compromise was reached between Fentress County Commissioners and Highway Department on a road improvement loan. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said $800,000 was approved by the commission. Johnson said 44 roads will get improvements under the modified plan. “It’s going to be good to some folks who have lived on some rough roads so several years now,” Johnson said. “So ... Read More »

The Highway 127 widening project will be in the utility relocation phase for the next 12 months. T-DOT Spokesperson Rae-Anne Bradley said the widening will stretch 4.87 miles from North of I-40 to North of Potato Farm Road in Cumberland County. Bradley said motorists will need to watch their speeds and check for signage during utility relocation. “During the relocation ... Read More »

Just released census data may not paint the true picture of Upper Cumberland growth. UCDD Executive Director Mark Farley told the region’s mayors Wednesday counties and municipalities need to think about conducting their own special censuses to get a more accurate count. “When you look at the change from the 2010 census, it is only showing our region growing 22,000 ... Read More »

A free day of learning and outdoor gardening coming to Crossville’s UT AgResearch Center August 31st. Garden Coordinator Shalena Durkot said the Fall Gardeners’ Festival returns in-person this year ready for those with a green thumb. “We’re so excited to get to have a live event again this year,” Durkot said. “Last year would have marked our 12th annual Fall ... Read More »

The Van Buren County Commission has given Priority Waste Services until October 1 to close on the BDS property sale. County Mayor Greg Wilson was not in attendance but submitted a letter asking the commission to nullify the bid if the date is not met. Commissioner Henry Seamons responded to a citizen who asked why the company has extended this ... Read More »

WCTE is opening its station doors for Becky Magura’s community sendoff on Friday. Station Manager Avery Hutchins said this is a chance to share memories and well wishes with Magura before she joins Nashville Public Television. Hutchins said this would not be possible without community support over Magura’s 39 years at the station. “She has been in people’s homes on ... Read More »

Cumberland River Hospital Owner Johnny Presley has confirmed the price tag for the facility at $1.5 million. Presley said some $400,000 of a UCDD loan used to purchase the hospital in 2019 will not carry to a new owner. “I have spoken with several entities about acquiring the facility,” Presley said. “The hospital has been put out as far as ... Read More »

Security upgrades have been installed at Bee Rock, fulfilling most of the requests of the nearby Garden Inn Bed and Breakfast. Owners Mike and Mirtha Kopec voiced safety concerns of the parking area to town officials during a July law committee meeting. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said a new light and gate have since been added. “I spoke with Mike ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech has set a new fundraising record, with over $22 million being committed to the university. In the fiscal year ending June 30, $6 million alone in money towards student scholarships was raised. The total includes cash, pledges, stocks and gifts. Tech’s new engineering building continued to be attract donor support towards the university’s flagship college. $4.34 million was ... Read More »