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School is around the corner, however there is still an opportunity for up and coming fourth graders to get outdoors at Center Hill Lake. Park Ranger Ashley Webster said the Junior Ranger Program will take up to 10 kids on trail walks. There they can learn more about nature and even take an inside tour of the Center Hill Dam. ... Read More »

A candlelight vigil will be held on Saturday evening in honor of Representative John Lewis on the first anniversary of his passing. Supporter Anne Austin said the event is put on not by a specific organization, but a coalition of people wanting to come together to celebrate Lewis’ life and legacy. “John Lewis marched for voting rights over and over ... Read More »

Anyone with questions about ESSER funding and how it can be spent can get their questions answered by the Putnam County School System. The system is offering virtual office hours where parents and community members can participate. ESSER Coordinator Jason Stickler said the system wants to get as much information out as it can before the August 27 deadline. “What ... Read More »

The Tennessee Highway Patrol received a ballistic vest as a donation for their K-9 Officer Draco. K-9 Training Director Devery Moses said that the donation could help the community understand how seriously they handle their K-9 Officers’ safety. “They do go home with the handlers and become sort of a family pet once they go home,” Moses said. “But Trooper ... Read More »

The Sparta Green Market is expecting lots of veggies and local produce to sell this Friday evening. Manager Amanda Dunsmore said that among the crop available for customers, blueberries are the biggest hit. “The crop is looking awesome especially for berries,” Dunsmore said. “So we have a farm especially bringing blueberries this year and they are huge. They’ve got a ... Read More »

An $8.5 million loan to keep railroad tracks in place and usable in Putnam County will be paid off by TDOT. Mayor Randy Porter said the decision came Friday. Putnam, Smith and Wilson Counties took out the loan several years ago. Porter said when diesel taxation methods changed, the railroads brought lawsuits against the state. Porter said during this time, ... Read More »

A Pikeville 16-year-old died in a one car accident in Van Buren County late Thursday night. The vehicle was traveling west on Highway 258 near Spencer when it veered right off the roadway. The driver over corrected back onto the roadway, and then, went off road to the left side striking a tree. The driver was unresponsive and trapped when ... Read More »

A center for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault that provides new beginnings celebrated Friday. Local officials and residents gathered in Livingston at South Church Street for the new location of Overton County’s Family Justice Center. Site Coordinator Brittany Shaw said the day would not have been possible without the strength of survivors. “When I first started this project, ... Read More »

Crossville’s Hilltoppers Incorporated is hosting a job fair Saturday at its newly-opened facility. Hilltoppers is non-profit organization that provides services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Executive Director Jeanene Houston said she believes the organization has made a difference in the community. “We’ve taken people from very tough, sad situations,” Houston said. “Not only with their family, but non-family ... Read More »

Stories of Cookeville’s musical history will be on display at the Cookeville History Museum starting Saturday. Museums Manager Beth Thompson said new music to the city’s musical roots will be highlighted until September. Thompson said music is growing into one more point of pride for the area. “Of all the great things that we have that come out of Cookeville, ... Read More »