Tag Archives: Cumberland County

The Cumberland County Board of Education has accepted a bid to make improvements to Martin Elementary School. Kacee Harris is the board’s Chief Financial Officer. “To keep it simple, we have $850,000 dollars to spend,” Harris said. “We can do the base bid and the engineering fees, with the change door order included and come in $4,900 dollars under budget.” ... Read More »

Cumberland County reported its first COVID-19 death Tuesday with 70 positive cases. The Tennessee Department Of Health reports 10 deaths across the Upper Cumberland. The number of deaths statewide stands at 188 Tuesday. Across the Upper Cumberland, 307 positive cases have been reported. Some 7,031 tests across the region have been negative. Of the 307 positive cases, only 112 people ... Read More »

The number of Putnam County cases increased to 106 Saturday with Van Buren County reporting a second case. The Tennessee Department of Health reports 9.189 cases statewide. More than 141 thousand people have been tested. 178 people have died from COVID-19 in Tennessee. Better than 84 percent of those deaths have occurred among people 61 years of age or older. ... Read More »

An average of 1,200 residents have been tested in Putnam and Cumberland Counties for COVID-19. Putnam County reported 101 positive cases from 1,225 people tested in Friday’s report from the Tennessee Department of Health. Cumberland County has tested 1,178 with 67 positive tests. Friday Upper Cumberland COVID-19 Case Numbers Putnam (101) Cumberland (67) Macon (35) Smith (19) Dekalb (12) Cannon ... Read More »

The Cumberland County Board of Education decided Thursday night to begin the interview process to select a new Director of Schools. Board Member Jim Inman said despite concerns over a change of leadership during the COVID-19 crisis, now is the time to make a decision. “I believe we have good candidates to choose from,” Inman said. “I believe we need ... Read More »

Crossville-based Grinder House Coffee has found away to enjoy the old normal in the new normal. Known for bringing artists to its stage twice weekly, the shop is now hosting “stuck at home events” on their Facebook page. The shows feature singer-songwriters. Grinder House Coffee Co-Owner Asa Reese said the online showcase is an extension of the 150-plus live Tuesday ... Read More »

The Upper Cumberland needs more judges. That’s according to a state comptroller’s report showing a growing deficit in the 13th Judicial District. The report showed the 13th district has a deficit of 1.3 full-time equivalent judges based on 2019 statistics. Chancellor Ronald Thurman serves the district as presiding judge. “Our numbers keep gradually going up, and, of course, the population ... Read More »

The search for a location for the Upper Cumberland State Veterans Cemetery has resumed after a land deal in fell apart. Paul Overholser is the Strategic Development Director for the Tennessee Department of Veterans Services. The department had originally selected 93-acres adjacent to I-40 in Cumberland County for the cemetery. “We had an initial verbal agreement with the property owner,” ... Read More »

Expect delays on I-40 in Cumberland County this week as T-DOT crews conduct paving and milling around mile marker 326. The work will reduce interstate traffic down to one lane during the daytime through Thursday. Westbound lanes will be the Monday and Tuesday focus, where some temporary closures may be necessary. Work will switch to the eastbound lanes Wednesday and ... Read More »

Investors buoyed by indications the pandemic could be losing steam in some countries. Source Read More »