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The 20-year blueprint to increase connectivity for cyclists and pedestrians in Spencer is nearing completion. Liesel Goethert with KCI Technologies has been surveying the community to see what can be improved for residents. Goethert said that roadway crossings, lighting and the distance to destinations were identified as issues. “Some of the major destinations that folks identified in this community was ... Read More »

Cookeville will refinance the $6.74 million remaining on the bond that built Tennessee Avenue. City Council voted unanimously Thursday night to refinance the 2015 bond issue. Cookeville Finance Director Brenda Imel said the city will save some $312,000 on the bonds. “Cumberland Securities is the municipal advisor, their estimated fee is about $20,655, and then bond counsel their engagement letter ... Read More »

Putnam County celebrates National EMS Week this Saturday. EMS Chief Tommy Copeland said emergency personnel are hosting a community fair to show people what it is like to work the job. “We’re going to have some demonstrations and some ambulances and the bus,” Copeland said. “Weather permitted, we’re going to have Erlanger’ aircraft. We’re also going to do some demonstration ... Read More »

UCHRA Executive Director Mark Farley said the Upper Cumberland Mayor Boot Camp was a great day. All 14 counties were invited to the workshop. Farley said the time was used to explain what services are available through the agency and development district. “Our role was to try and impart to them what all programs and how those programs work together,” ... Read More »

Warren County earned a spot on the Tennesee Music Pathways with the opening of their exhibit at the McMinnville Heritage Center and Museum. Pathways invites tourists to travel through Tennessee exploring the heritage of their favorite music genres, including jazz, rock, and country.  Technical Director Bruce Atnip said he hopes visitors to the exhibit will learn how music transcends time ... Read More »

Fentress County looks to honor a local World War II hero by requesting the state to name a bridge in his honor. This is the bridge located at the overpass of Highway 52 and Highway 127. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said the bridge would be named the Sergeant Willie E. Crabtree Memorial Bridge after the Stockton community native. Johnson said ... Read More »

The big day is almost here for Putnam County High School Seniors. High School Curriculum Supervisor Sharon Anderson said Upperman High School will kickoff the three graduations 6:00 p.m. Friday at Tucker Stadium. “Cookeville High School will graduate at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday morning May 22nd,” Anderson said. “And, Monterey High School will round out the ceremonies on Sunday May ... Read More »

A growing waiting list for Highlands Residential Services housing spawned conversation within its board Thursday on how to move forward. The housing authority has about 278 applicants waiting for a unit making for an estimated year wait time. Director of Operations Chris Cassetty said the numbers have lead to internal discussions on temporarily closing some waiting lists. “I have mixed ... Read More »

The Sparta Green Market opening its vendor registration Wednesday preparing for the upcoming spring season. Manager Amanda Dunsmore said every third Friday from May until October patrons can browse a mixture of home grown vendors. “All of our vendors are vendors that are making, producing or growing 80 percent or more of their own products,” Dunsmore said. “So, we do ... Read More »

Two men were arrested for aggravated robbery at the Cookeville Super 8 Motel Wednesday. According to the Cookeville Police Department, three males at approximately 4:00 p.m. robbed a guest at gunpoint. Drugs and money were taken before fleeing the scene. Officers located 20-year-old Javone N. Williams of McCalla, Alabama and 19-year-old Christopher H. Stevenson of Knoxville, Tennessee running east on ... Read More »