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A Crossville man injured Monday morning when his tractor tractor blew a tire on Interstate 40 in Cumberland County. Josh Marshall traveling eastbound when the left tire blew off. Marshall lost control of the truck, which crossed the median and the westbound lanes. The truck came to rest after striking a tree, according to a preliminary Tennessee Highway Patrol report. ... Read More »

A new transportation software update allows White County School System buses to run routes more efficiently. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the software update allows for faster route scheduling and street level mapping. Dronebarger said the software has even allowed for the elimination of one bus route so far. “We did come across one route here recently, rather close ... Read More »

TWRA is recommending residents to take precaution as a unknown bird disease spreads in the eastern and midwestern parts of the country. Biodiversity Coordinator Chris Simpson said the sickness causes eye swelling, eye discharge and possibly neurological symptoms. “Stop feeding birds,” Simpson said. “Take down your bird feeders for right now, and wash them. Cover bird bathes. You can wash ... Read More »

Cookeville is in the process of designing a new turn lane for the intersection of South Willow Avenue and West Jackson Street. Public Works Director Greg Brown said the addition would lessen traffic by giving motorists two lanes going left onto Jackson. “That’s funded with some grant money, so there is a process that you need to go through before ... Read More »

If Putnam County builds a new K-8 school, it will likely mean the closure of Park View Elementary school. However, Director of Schools Corby King said the school system would evaluate Park View and its potential for other uses to extend the life of the building. “I personally would like to see us think about utilizing that as a Pre-K ... Read More »

The Millard Oakley Public Library has mutliple opportunities for improving services with federal funding. Director Cynthia Julian-Simmons said the library has applied for an up to $25,000 American Rescue Plan Tech grant. Julian-Simmons said new computers, eBooks, and furniture are all possibilities. Julian-Simmons said creating individual pods for patrons to have private meetings online tops the list of exciting opportunities. ... Read More »

Monterey is ready to begin phase three of its storm water mitigation project as soon as possible. Mayor JJ Reels said this phase will address culvert released water from East Railroad Drive to Industrial Drive. Reels said bank repairs will be the first step in the process. “Once you release that water it’s going to start taking the path of ... Read More »

An interactive art exhibit is coming to Spencer City Park on Monday to raise awareness about Human Trafficking. Van Buren County Schools Coordinated School Health Director Kelly Lewis said high school students participated in Tennessee’s first Red Sand Project, bringing it back to the county. Lewis said anyone who comes to participate will get red sand to spread in the ... Read More »

Cane Creek Recreation is bringing back its kids karate lessons this August. Recreational Programmer Sally Herren said that instructor Nikki Desch works with the children to enhance their skills, as well as provides them with a fun form of exercise. “And she has been teaching martial arts for 30 years,” Herren said. “And she’s really great with the children and ... Read More »

This week in the Upper Cumberland Putnam County will present its new fiscal budget for the first time Monday. The county budget committee has met multiple times over the past months to construct the spending plan. It includes some $98 million dollars worth of bonds. About $44 million for a new PreK-8 school, located off Lee Seminary Road and about ... Read More »