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March Early Voting Now Open Throughout The UC

Upper Cumberland residents can experience a quicker, easier voting process for the March 5 election by early voting this week. Cumberland County Administrator of Elections Jill Davis said there has been a low turnout at her office as well since early voting opened Wednesday. She said even if people are not worried about wait times, life circumstances can conflict with ... Read More »

Crossville Begins Search For New City Manager As Wood Set To Retire

Crossville has begun the search for a new city manager to replace Greg Wood, who is scheduled to retire in March. Crossville Human Resources Manager Leah Crockett said Wood has agreed to stay on until the city has his replacement in place. His current contract ends in March. Crockett said the city hopes to have someone in place before the ... Read More »

Putnam EMA Director Tyler Smith Honored For Tornado Leadership

Putnam County EMA Director Tyler Smith has received the state’s highest honor for leadership to the response of the 2020 March tornado. EMA of Tennessee and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency presented Smith the Bill Worth Award Tuesday at the Statewide emergency manager’s conference in Franklin. “It really shocked me,” Smith said. “We were here since Monday for our statewide ... Read More »

Burn Permits Required Until May 15th

Good weather and yard cleanup make for a good time for fires, but a burn permit is required by the state until May 15th. Tim Phelps is the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Cumberland District Communication Officer. Phelps said permits are used to protect against wildfires. “Burn permits are our way of communicating with residents when, where and how it is ... Read More »